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My Mentor: My Conversation With A New Nurse
One thing i always notice with mentors is that when they are conversing with a new nurse they always listen for signs of apprehension or fear, and take the time to help them be more comfortable with unfamiliar processes and procedures. My mentor always provided a lot of practice opportunities and she always participated with me, which made me more comfortable and allowed me to gain the confidence to do it on my own. I also always appreciated feedback. I believe providing feedback before, during and after an event is always helpful to not only learn from mistakes but to also gain confidence.
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