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ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the Novice to Expert theory and their distinguishing features.
Dr. Patricia Benner created the Novice to Expert theory. Nurses develop skills and an
understanding of patient care through time as a result of a mix of a strong educational
foundation and personal experiences, according to the notion. She claimed that a nurse
may acquire information and abilities without having to study a theory. She described it
as a nurse who "knows how" but "doesn't know that." She goes on to say that in
disciplines like nursing, knowledge is developed by the extension of knowledge through
study and comprehension through practical practice. There are five degrees of nursing
experience identified by the theory: novice, advanced beginning, competent, proficient,
and expert.
2. In nursing profession, site some importance of determining the level of expertise of

nurses,
Determining one's level of knowledge is critical, especially in the field of nursing. It is Dr.
Benner's goal in her Novice to Expert Theory. Through experience and exposure to a
range of settings, this idea aids in the development of skilled nursing practice. Nurses
get more knowledge and skills in providing efficient, competent, and quality care to
patients as a result of their exposure and experience in the clinical context.
3. Enumerate the Novice to Expert levels.
There are five degrees of nursing experience identified by the theory: novice, advanced
beginning, competent, proficient, and expert.
1. Novice- A novice is someone who has never done anything before. They are taught
general principles to assist them in completing tasks, but their rule-governed conduct is
restricted and rigid. To put it another way, they are taught what to do and are expected
to simply do it.
2. Advanced beginner - The advanced beginner performs well and has obtained past
experience in real-life nursing scenarios. This assists the nurse in recognizing repeating
significant elements so that principles based on those experiences can begin to evolve
in order to guide actions.
3. Competent- A competent nurse often has two or three years of experience in the
same profession on the job. Two or three years in critical care, for example. Day-to-day
situations could also be a part of the experience. These nurses are more conscious of
long-term goals, and planning their own actions gives them perspective, allowing them
to be more efficient and organized.
4. Proficient - A proficient nurse sees and understands problems as a whole. He or she

has a more comprehensive understanding of nursing, which helps them make better
decisions. These nurses learn what to expect in different situations and how to adjust
plans as needed as a result of their experiences.
5. Expert - In order to connect circumstances and choose actions, expert nurses no

longer rely on principles, rules, or recommendations. They have a broader range of
experience and a better intuitive understanding of clinical issues. Their performances
are fluid, adaptable, and accomplished. Nursing abilities gained via experience are a
precondition for being an excellent nurse, according to Benner's writings.
4. DIKW Exercise:
Situation: A 48-year-old male patient of average height who is slightly overweight. The
patient's recent blood test indicates that he has impaired glucose tolerance and slightly
high cholesterol.
The nurse discusses the results of the blood test with the patient, and invites him to
return for a follow-up visit. The second blood test indicates higher glucose levels and
the same high cholesterol.
The nurse then takes this information, refers to the patient's electronic health record and
discovers that the patient has a family history of diabetes. This data, added to the
information from the blood tests, allows the nurse to determine that the patient has type
2 diabetes.
Finally, the nurse determines the most appropriate strategy for addressing this patient's
diabetes. Because the patient does not have a personal history with diabetes and is
relatively young, the nurse discusses lifestyle interventions to manage his glucose level.
If after six months, the patient’s glucose is not within the normal range, the nurse and
the physician will consider medications and other treatment options.
From the situation above, identify the paragraph belonging to DATA, INFORMATION,
KNOWLEDGE, and WISDOM by filling up the needed information on the table below:
DATA
The patient is slightly overweight, and has impaired glucose

tolerance and slightly high cholesterol.
INFORMATION  Slightly overweight

 Impaired glucose tolerance
 Slightly high cholesterol
KNOWLEDGE  Overweight is a leading cause of diabetes and high

cholesterol levels.
 Blood testing will give the result of the patient’s blood
sugar and cholesterol level. That will allow the nurse
and physician to diagnose the patient’s condition.
 Referring to patient health record, will help on proper
diagnosis.
 From the gathered data, the patient is diagnosed with
Type II diabetes.
WISDOM  The nurse gives the patient health teachings about

diabetes.
 Teaching the patient’s proper lifestyle to elevate the
chances of sever type II diabetes.
 Providing the patient with proper guidelines on how to
take care of the self. Also the medications given by the
physician.
 The nurse can also recommend the patient to check his
glucose levels everyday by the use of glucometer.

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1. Describe the Novice to Expert theory and their distinguishing features.

2. In nursing profession, site some importance of determining the level of expertise of

3. Enumerate the Novice to Expert levels.

4. Proficient - A proficient nurse sees and understands problems as a whole. He or she

5. Expert - In order to connect circumstances and choose actions, expert nurses no

The patient is slightly overweight, and has impaired glucose

INFORMATION  Slightly overweight

KNOWLEDGE  Overweight is a leading cause of diabetes and high

WISDOM  The nurse gives the patient health teachings about

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