12.7 Learning Activites
Learning Activities
- Describe the characteristics and behaviors of a nurse in the novice stage of Benner’s theory. How do novices typically approach patient care?
- What challenges might novice nurses face as they transition from the educational setting to clinical practice, according to Benner’s framework?
- Discuss the concept of “advanced beginner” in Benner’s theory. What distinguishes an advanced beginner nurse from a novice, and what skills might they have developed at this stage?
- How does Benner define competency in nursing practice? What skills and abilities does a competent nurse possess, and how do they differ from those of an advanced beginner?
- Explain the proficient stage of nursing expertise according to Benner. What characterizes a proficient nurse, and how do they approach patient care differently from nurses in earlier stages?
