A nurse manager in one hospital values a colleague who is a few ...

[Chelseaamend]

A nurse manager in one hospital values a colleague who is a few years older and has more experience in nursing management. The colleague works in another hospital, but they meet for lunch once a month.
 
  In these meetings, they share their feelings about nursing management and their lives. The function of a mentor that is missing in the relationship is:
 
  a. Sponsorship.
  b. Role modeling.
  c. Social interaction.
  d. Mutual positive regard.

Question 2

Ali, an RN on your unit, is consistently late to work and makes remarks such as Do you really want me to do that? when patients and care are assigned to her. You have spoken with her frequently about her:
 
  a. Ability.
  b. Skills.
  c. Attitude.
  d. Personal issues.

[olderstudent]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Sponsorship involves building the competency of the mentee through exposure or by creating opportunities for achievement in order for the mentee to develop a reputation of competence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hersey and Blanchard explained followership in terms of ability and willingness. Attitude refers to willingness or reluctance to perform work.