1. As a nurse educator, which of the following best captures the tripartite faculty role? a. Focusing solely on teaching responsibilities b. Balancing teaching, service, and scholarship roles c. Prioritizing service and scholarship over teaching d. Ignoring scholarship activities in favor of service obligations Answer: b. Balancing teaching, service, and scholarship roles Rationale: Nurse educators are expected to fulfill all three components of the tripartite faculty role, encompassing teaching, service, and scholarship. 2. Which of the following activities falls under the service component of the tripartite faculty role for nurse educators? a. Presenting at a national nursing conference b. Mentoring students in clinical practice c. Conducting research on innovative teaching strategies d. Publishing a book chapter on nursing education