Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert Theory in Nursing Quiz

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What motivated Patricia Benner to develop the novice to expert theory?

  • Increased learning for nurses (correct)
  • Advancement in medical technology
  • Patient needs increasing
  • Need for more specialized nursing

According to Benner's model, what characterizes a nurse in the 'competent' stage?

  • 2-3 years of experience in the same field
  • Perceives situations as a whole
  • Increased learning for nurses
  • Focuses on time management and nurses organizations (correct)

What distinguishes a nurse in the 'proficient' stage according to Benner's model?

  • Improves decision making (correct)
  • Perceives situations as a whole
  • There are no longer rely on principles, rules or guidelines to connect situations and determine actions
  • 2-3 years of experience in the same field

In Benner's novice to expert theory, what do nurses in the 'expert' stage no longer rely on?

<p>Principles, rules, or guidelines to connect situations and determine actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the source from which the novice to expert theory was derived?

<p>Dreyfuss model of skill acquisition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Benner's Motivation

To enhance and accelerate nurses' learning and development in clinical practice.

The 'Competent' Stage

A nurse who is developing efficiency through planning and goal-setting, typically with 2-3 years experience.

The 'Proficient' Stage

Demonstrates holistic understanding, improved decision-making, and learns from experience.

The 'Expert' Stage

Intuitive grasp of situations based on deep tacit understanding; actions are fluid and flexible.

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Theory Origin

Dreyfus model of skill acquisition.

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Study Notes

Novice to Expert Theory

  • Patricia Benner developed the novice to expert theory, but the motivation behind it is not specified.

Characterization of Nurses in Different Stages

  • A nurse in the 'competent' stage is characterized by a sense of mastery and a feeling of being able to cope with the demands of the job.
  • A nurse in the 'proficient' stage is distinguished by a sense of intuition and holistic understanding, and the ability to recognize patterns and make decisions quickly.

Expert Stage

  • Nurses in the 'expert' stage no longer rely on rules and principles to guide their actions, instead, they rely on their intuition and experience.

Source of the Novice to Expert Theory

  • The novice to expert theory was derived from the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition.

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