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cookcarl

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A nurse who functions proficiently in her area of specialization is considered to be in which stage of the Colorado Differentiated Practice Model clinical ladder?
 
  a. Stage I c. Stage III
  b. Stage II d. Stage IV

Question 2

How many career ladder stages are included in the Colorado Differentiated Practice Model?
 
  a. 4 c. 5
  b. 3 d. 8



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A nurse who functions proficiently is considered to be in Stage III of the Colorado Differentiated Practice Model clinical ladder. A nurse in Stage IV is considered to be an expert. A nurse in Stage I is considered to be at the entry or learning level, and a nurse who is at Stage II is considered to be competent and demonstrates acceptable performance.

Answer to Question 2

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The Colorado Differentiated Practice Model is based on the work by Benner (1984) and includes four stages. Stage I is considered to be the entry or learning stage. Stage II is represented by individuals who competently demonstrate acceptable performance adapting to constraints of time and resource. Stage III consists of proficient individuals, and Stage IV is defined by individuals who are considered to be experts.



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