The Nurse Manager Decides to Initiate a Mentoring Program for New

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Multiple Choice

The nurse manager decides to initiate a mentoring program for new graduate nurses on a medical unit.The nurse manager should consider asking which nurse(s) to serve as mentors? Select all that apply.

• A)A nurse who excels in nursing knowledge and skills and has a positive attitude.
• B)A nurse who has excellent communication skills and a positive outlook.
• C)A nurse who is certified in psychiatric care and works in a mental health setting.
• D)A nurse who excels as a manager and has an advanced degree in administration.
• E)A nurse who is warm,empathetic,and has a passion for nursing and helping others.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapist

A mental health specialist who focuses on identifying and changing negative or inaccurate thought patterns to treat psychological disorders.

Evidence

Information, facts, or data that are used to support a conclusion, argument, or belief.

Automatic Thoughts

Spontaneous, often unintentional thoughts that can influence emotions and behavior.

Cognitive Therapists

Mental health professionals who specialize in helping patients identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.