The nurse is caring for her patients and is focused on managing ...

[jparksx]

The nurse is caring for her patients and is focused on managing their care as opposed to managing and performing skills. This nurse demonstrates which level of proficiency according to Benner?
 
  a. Novice
  b. Competent
  c. Proficient
  d. Expert

Question 2

The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice nurse and has earned her master's degree as a family nurse practitioner. However, she seems unfulfilled and has a strong desire to do research.
 
  To fulfill her desire, the nurse most likely would apply to attend a program that would lead to a a. Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc).
  b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD).
  c. Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP).
  d. Doctor in the Science of Nursing degree (DSN).

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

C
The proficient nurse focuses on managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills. The novice nurse deals with a specific set of rules or procedures, which are usually stepwise and linear. The competent nurse understands the organization and the specific care required by specific types of patients and has experience with psychomotor skills. The expert nurse identifies patient-centered problems, as well as problems related to the health care system.

Answer to Question 2

B
PhD programs emphasize basic research and theory and are research oriented. Professional doctoral programs in nursing (DSN or DNSc) prepare graduates to apply research findings to clinical nursing. The DNP is a practice doctorate that prepares advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners.

[jparksx]

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[annierak]

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