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A new graduate has been working as an RN for 6 months and is no longer working with a preceptor; however, she still checks frequently with this more experienced nurse to validate that she is following the rules and the policies she is just beginning
 
  to learn. The new graduate in this scenario exhibits the actions of what theoretical level of skill? a. Expert
  b. Competent
  c. Proficient
  d. Novice

Question 2

Critical thought is:
 
  a. a disciplined, rational, and self-directed activity that uses standards and criteria.
  b. an intuitive process that relies only on the nurse's experience.
  c. a persuasive process leading to sound decisions.
  d. a reactive process after an intervention is completed.



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Answer to Question 1

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In general, a novice is rule driven, is a concrete thinker, and believes and trusts whomever has authority or whatever direction is perceived to have come from someone in authority.

Answer to Question 2

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Critical thought is a disciplined, rational, and self-directed activity that uses standards and crite-ria. Critical thought assists the nurse in making more effective clinical decisions. The nurse who engages in critical thought will meet more of the patient's needs and effect positive patient out-comes.




jake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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