Application of Benner’s theory to nursing practice

Topic: Application of Benner’s theory to nursing practice
Body
Make sure you have addressed all of the following items:
– Provide an outline of Benner’s theory, for example:
o Why Benner developed this theory?
o The theory was based on which model?
o What is Benner’s philosophy?
– Describe the five stages of clinical competence and how nurses transition through to
become an expert
o Describe each stage in detail
– Explain the terms ‘advanced practice’
– Identify the functions of a novice versus an advanced nurse
– Relate Benner’s theory to the NMBA standards of practice
o https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/codes-guidelinesstatements/professional-standards/registered-nurse-standards-for-practice.aspx
– Select at least 10 literature to support your arguments
– All references are preferably within the recent 10 years, except about the
interpretation of Benner’s model
– Pay attention to APA referencing
– Both 6th ed. and 7th ed. of APA referencing would be accepted
o Major differences between them: https://www.scribbr.com/apa-style/apa-seventhedition-changes/
– Use Times New Roman, font size 12
– Use headings to facilitate understanding
o The first level heading is centered (align centre), bold. The first word and each
noun, verb and adjective in the heading should begin with a capital letter (title
case)
o The second level heading is aligned left, but otherwise the same as the first.For your reference only! You may develop your own ideas!
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o If a third level heading is used, it is indented one inch (2.54cm) and has a
capital letter only for the first word but is otherwise the same
– Give your essay a descriptive title
– The running head is a shortened version of your title
Conclusion
– Summarise the key points of the essay