Benner
Theory
Application
Practice
Relevance
100

What year did Patricia Benner get her Bachelors of nursing?

1964

100

At what stage of this theory does the nurse have no professional experience?

Novice

100

Is this theory generalizable?

Yes, it does not matter the age, gender, or the health status of the individual progressing through.

100

What stage of the novice to expert theory would a Registered Nurse working on a cardiac unit for 3 years be? 

Proficient

100

Does each stage build from the previous one?

Yes

200

What year did Benner complete her doctorate?

1982


200

What is the level of proficiency in which the nurse has an intuitive grasp of nursing practice? 

Expert 

200

How is this theory Parsimonious?

The stages are clear and simply defined

200

Name one way that this theory be applied to practice.

Continuing education

Skill improvement

Gained experience

Creates change

200

What can Benner's theory be good for? 

Career Development 

Furthering Education 

300

Does Benner have a masters in medical-surgical nursing?

Yes
300

What kind of theory is novice to expert?

Middle Range

300

Which stage of proficiency would be a beginner without previous experience struggle to decide which tasks are most relevant to accomplish?

Novice

300

What stage of the novice to expert theory would a Third or Fourth year nursing student be? 

Advanced


300

Will everyone get to expert level? 

No

400

What is Patricia Benners Birthday?

August 31st, 1945

400

What is this theory criticized for?

It is to simple, expert is not clearly defined 
400

Which area of practical knowledge involves shared background knowledge and can help communication between a healthcare team. (Ex: saying Morphine PRN)

Common meanings 

400

What was one strength identified by the nurse in the case study? 

Signs of empathy, made the mother feel supported, built a therapeutic relationship 

400

Benner's theory is based on both theoretical and ____ knowledge.

Practical 

500

What was the model by the Drefyus' called?

Model of skill acquisition