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  • Nursing Education
  • Expertise Development
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Nursing education is shifting from content-focused to competency-based education (CBE).
  • CBE is debated, focusing on demonstrated performance rather than solely content mastery.
  • Existing competency frameworks often neglect the ability to handle unforeseen challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore debates and developments in conceptualizing expertise in nursing.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift in competency-based education (CBE) for nursing.
  • To examine cognitive perspectives on expertise and knowledge conceptualization.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis of expertise theories.
  • Discussion of cognitive perspectives on knowledge accumulation in expert development.
  • Analysis of implications for understanding competence through expert performance.

Main Results:

  • Expertise in nursing is a developmental process requiring training and practice.
  • An integrated understanding of expertise can lead to more comprehensive nursing competencies.
  • Shifting learning environments is crucial for integrating educational concepts and situated knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • A paradigm shift is needed in nursing CBE to incorporate a broader understanding of expertise.
  • Integrating cognitive theories and situated knowledge enhances expert nursing practice.
  • Competency as expertise is vital for effective nursing education and practice.