A nursing student would like to do an observation on one of the inpatient units at a hospital.In assisting the student to meet this desire,the educator would look for which type of nurse?
A)Mentor
B)Manager
C)Team leader
D)Preceptor

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A preceptor is a nurse who is responsible for guiding and supervising new nursing staff or nursing students. They are commonly used in clinical settings to help promote clinical competence and safe patient care for new nursing staff. They can help the nursing student to identify areas of strength and weaknesses in their clinical practice and help to develop a plan for improvement.

A Nursing Student Would Like to Do an Observation on One