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stock · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse is considering graduate school. The nurse is interested in becoming a nurse practitioner. This nurse has worked as a medical surgical nurse for the past 10 years. Which of the following opportunities would benefit this nurses career?

1. Taking a position as an assistant nurse manager
2. Applying for a nurse manager position on a renal unit
3. Transferring to the ICU unit
4. Transferring to the oncology unit

Question 2

A nurse is trying to find a mentor. When discussing the matter with a colleague, the colleague makes a recommendation. Which of the following would be a beneficial mentor to this nurse?

1. A person with similar past experiences
2. A person in which the nurse has sought and obtained credible advice
3. A person who is in senior management
4. A colleague with similar long-term goals

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The nurse has decided to obtain his nurse practitioner license. Furthering his education by
focusing on critical care pathophysiology will assist the nurse when enrolled in graduate
school.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. A mentor relationship usually happens because you find yourself seeking advice from this
person and they may single you out for various opportunities. A person becomes a mentor
when positive experiences accumulate, bringing satisfaction to you both.