Deck 29: Developing Leadership Skills for the Advance Practice Nurse Through Mentorship

Question 1

According to the Barker-Sullivan model of mentor partnerships, which occurs during the cultivation stage?

A) The mentee works on personal and professional goals.
B) Expectations of the mentor are determined.
C) Mentee grows in confidence, seeking independence.
D) Mentee moves on from the mentor.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In _____________, the advanced practice nurse (APN) is placed with a paid individual with organizational expertise providing expert tailored advice.

A) Collaboration
B) Preceptorship
C) Coaching
D) Networking

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Benefits of a mentorship include all of the following except_________.

A) Higher salaries
B) Enhanced self-esteem
C) Increased job satisfaction
D) Reduced role socialization

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which process is designed to best socialize the APN into their new role within the organization?

A) Networking
B) Collaboration
C) Coaching
D) Orientation

Question 5

In the fourth stage of the Barker-Sullivan model of mentor partnerships, the mentee grows in confidence and gains the knowledge to be an effective APN. At this point the mentee begins to seek independence.

Question 6

Networking is connecting with many influential individuals within and outside the organization to share ideas, to keep current, and to give and get advice.

Question 7

The best choice for a mentor is a direct supervisor because the mentee would feel more comfortable sharing weaknesses with this individual.

Question 8

Describe some qualities one would expect to find in a good mentor.

Question 9

Describe the benefits of the APN that has a mentor.

Question 10

Which questions might a mentee ask themselves when selecting a mentor?