Use at least three of these prompts:
How is your peer’s choice of nursing theory different from yours (operationg room nurse) , discuss the differences.
Share your thoughts on how they could apply their chosen nursing theory in the practice setting.
Present new references that support your opinions.
DOI reference link
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST:
Identify one specific nursing theory that relates to your area of practice.
The nursing theory that relates to an area of practice for me in the emergency department is Patricia Benner’s Theory “From Novice to Expert”.
Discuss the type of the selected nursing theory according to scope (meta-theory, grand, middle-range, or practice theory) and purpose (descriptive, explanatory, predictive, or prescriptive).
Patricia Benner’s work has provided a crucial understanding of how knowledge and skills are acquired and directly applied to nursing practice, education, research, and administration (Altmann, T. K. 2007). Her Novice to Expert model is considered a middle-range theory, which is more focused compared to grand theories. The purpose of Patricia Benner’s theory is descriptive, as it outlines the five levels of nursing experience: Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, and Expert (From Novice to Expert – Patricia E. Benner, n.d.).
Provide an example of how the selected nursing theory can be applied to your area of practice. The example should include core concepts of the theory and demonstrate its practical application.
Be sure to supplement your discussion with your personal and professional experiences.
In the Emergency Department, nurses are often required to assess patients, make rapid decisions in critical situations, and provide life-saving care. Benner’s theory can be applied to understand and enhance the development of ED nurses’ skills and competencies. When I first started working in the ER, I heavily depended on my colleagues, nurse supervisors, and protocols. After being there for about a year and a half, I feel more comfortable, confident, and efficient with my time management. I am much more comfortable in emergencies, such as codes, where before I would dread responding to them.
Reference
Altmann, T. K. (2007///May/Jun). An evaluation of the seminal work of Patricia Benner: Theory or philosophy? Contemporary Nurse : A Journal for the Australian Nursing Profession, 25(1), 114-23. https://prx-herzing.lirn.net/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/evaluation-seminal-work-patricia-benner-theory/docview/203177087/se-2
From novice to expert – Patricia E. Benner. (n.d.). https://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/Patricia_Benner_From_Novice_to_Expert.html
