Nurse's Touch: Becoming a Professional Nurse Socialization into Professional Nursing

A nurse is engaged as a mentor for a new graduate nurse. Which of the following actions by the mentor is characteristics of a role of a coach? A. provides support on personal issues B. expands the proteges network of contacts C. shares ideas and provides feedback

C. shares ideas and provides feedback

A nurse is working as a member of an inter-professional team. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. plan client care based on nursing perspective B. separate client goals by discipline C. use assertive communication

C. use assertive communication

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with Kramer's honeymoon phase of reality? A. complacency B. excitement C. fear

B. excitement

A mentor is assisting a new graduate nurse Develop strategies to transition successfully from Student to professional nurse. The mentor should intervene if the new nurse incorporates which of the following strategies? A. evaluates growth by comparing progress with peers B. actively participates in professional nursing association activities C. utilizes resources available through the employing facility

A. evaluates growth by comparing progress with peers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mentor? A. formally assigned by the nurse manager B. Assists protege in professional development C. orients new graduates to a specific work environment

B. Assists protege in professional development

Which of the following is a component of biculturalism? A. following a single value system B. evaluation of personal values C. development of professional identity

B. evaluation of personal values

Which of the following is an evidence-based documentation tool for effective communication between health care professionals? A. core measures B. charting by exception C. clinical pathway

C. clinical pathway

According to Patricia Benner, a novice nurse demonstrates which of the following behavior? A. intuition B. improved decision making C. inflexibility

C. inflexibility

According to Patricia Benner, which of the following is a characteristic of the advanced beginner nurse? A. anticipates outcome based on experience B. provides efficient and organized care C. performs at an acceptable level D. exhibits a high level of proficiency E. bases actions on principals and experience

C. performs at an acceptable level E. bases actions on principals and experience

Which of the following will assist the new graduate nurse with the development of knowledge & skills necessary for the nursing role? A. mentor B. collaborator C. preceptor

C. preceptor