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Benner's Model Guiding Skill and Knowledge Acquisition of Advanced Practice Nurses.
Maya Zumstein-Shaha1,2,3,4
1Bern University of Applied Sciences Health, Master of Science in Nursing, Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Summary
Benner's Novice to Expert model can guide Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) in skill acquisition and career development. This framework helps understand APN expertise evolution, making the model relevant today.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Bowen and Prentice (2016) discussed Benner's Novice to Expert model in nursing.
- Expertise development and evolution in changing practice domains were central concerns.
- The dialogue serves as a foundation for examining Advanced Practice Nurses (APN).
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose Benner's model as a tool for understanding APN skill and knowledge acquisition.
- To explore the relevance of Benner's model for contemporary APN roles.
- To suggest strategies for supporting APN development and evolving the model.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of Benner's original works.
- Consultation of philosophical bases of knowing that and knowing how.
- Examination of the concept of APN as developed by Hamric (2014) and Tracy et al. (2023).
Main Results:
- Benner's model offers valuable insights into APN skill and knowledge acquisition.
- The model can be effectively utilized in conjunction with APN roles.
- APN roles can reinvigorate and validate Benner's model for current practice.
Conclusions:
- Benner's Novice to Expert model remains a valid framework for understanding APN development.
- Integrating the model with APN roles enhances understanding of expertise.
- Further suggestions are provided for supporting APN skill development and model evolution.
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