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Where was Patricia Benner born?
Where was Patricia Benner born?
- San Francisco, California
- University of Virginia
- Pasadena, California
- Hampton, Virginia (correct)
From which university did Patricia Benner earn her Master's degree in Nursing with a major emphasis in medical-surgical nursing?
From which university did Patricia Benner earn her Master's degree in Nursing with a major emphasis in medical-surgical nursing?
- University of California, San Francisco (correct)
- University of Virginia
- Pasadena College
- Hampton University
According to Patricia Benner, what is nursing?
According to Patricia Benner, what is nursing?
- A uniform set of responsibilities and duties in patient care
- An abstract set of principles to be followed in all clinical situations
- A caring relationship and practice that studies patients' lived experiences of health, illness and disease (correct)
- A detached, professionalized blueprint for the nurse-patient relationship
How does Patricia Benner characterize the nurse-patient relationship?
How does Patricia Benner characterize the nurse-patient relationship?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five levels of skill acquisition and development described in the Dreyfus Model?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five levels of skill acquisition and development described in the Dreyfus Model?
According to the Dreyfus Model, at which stage does intuition begin to play a role in skill performance?
According to the Dreyfus Model, at which stage does intuition begin to play a role in skill performance?
What change occurs in the learner's perception of a situation as they improve in skill level, according to the Dreyfus Model?
What change occurs in the learner's perception of a situation as they improve in skill level, according to the Dreyfus Model?
At the Novice stage, what should be given to guide performance?
At the Novice stage, what should be given to guide performance?
What characterizes a person at the Novice stage of skill acquisition?
What characterizes a person at the Novice stage of skill acquisition?
When does a novice advance to the skill level of an advanced beginner?
When does a novice advance to the skill level of an advanced beginner?
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Patricia Benner
- Born in Hampton, Virginia, emphasized the importance of combining caring with clinical wisdom and ethics in nursing.
- Received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pasadena College in 1964 and a Master's in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco.
- Has extensive clinical experience in acute medical-surgical settings, critical care, and home health care.
- Advocates that acquiring skills through experience is more effective when rooted in a solid educational foundation.
- Defines nursing as a caring relationship that encompasses understanding patients' lived experiences related to health, illness, and disease.
The Nurse-Patient Relationship
- Described as a dynamic interaction characterized by varying degrees of intimacy and distance during significant life moments.
- Emphasizes that the nurse-patient relationship is not standardized but rather unique to each situation.
The Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition
- A framework describing five levels of nursing skill development:
- Novice: Lacks experience; relies on rules and frameworks.
- Advanced Beginner: Gains some experience; begins to recognize patterns.
- Competent: Develops a sense of organization and plans actions.
- Proficient: Develops intuitive responses; understands holistic context.
- Expert: Has extensive experience, able to see nuances and complexities in clinical situations.
Key Developments in Skill Acquisition
- Progression from reliance on abstract principles to using concrete experiences for informed decision-making.
- Transition from analytical thinking to intuitive reasoning as skills advance.
- Enhanced perception from viewing situations as fragmented to recognizing their complex interrelations.
- Movement from observing to actively engaging in clinical situations, promoting deeper understanding and expertise.
- Skills represent nursing interventions and clinical judgment applied in real-life contexts.
Novice Stage
- Defined by lack of practical experience; depends heavily on guidance through simple rules and objectives.
- Faces challenges in distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information in unfamiliar situations.
- Example includes nursing students or those assigned to new areas, who advance to Advanced Beginner status as they begin to cope with real situations.
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