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A model to describe the relationship between knowledge, skill, and judgment in nursing practice.
Robin J Evans1, Glenn W Donnelly
1University of Saskatchewan, Canada. robin.evans@usask.ca
Nursing Forum
|November 2, 2006
Summary
This study presents a model illustrating how knowledge, skill, and judgment interact and evolve in nursing practice, building on novice-to-expert theory. Understanding these components enhances comprehension of the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Professional Development
- Clinical Reasoning
Background:
- Understanding the core components of nursing practice is crucial.
- Existing models may not fully capture the dynamic interplay of knowledge, skill, and judgment.
- The novice-to-expert paradigm offers a foundation for analyzing professional growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between knowledge, skill, and judgment in nursing.
- To propose a model that illustrates these interrelationships.
- To enhance the understanding of the nature of nursing work.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of knowledge, skill, and judgment.
- Development of a theoretical model.
- Integration with Benner's novice-to-expert theory.
Main Results:
- A model demonstrating the interconnectedness of knowledge, skill, and judgment is proposed.
- The model illustrates how these elements evolve throughout a nurse's career.
- The components and their interrelationships are clearly defined.
Conclusions:
- The proposed model provides a framework for understanding nursing practice.
- It highlights the dynamic and evolving nature of clinical expertise.
- This model can inform nursing education and professional development.
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