1. Novice <Ans> Beginning nursing student or any nurse enter- ing a situation in
which there is no previous level of experience. The learner learns via a specific
set of rules or procedures, which are usually stepwise and linear.
2. Advanced Beginner <Ans> A nurse who has had some level
of experience with the situation. This experience may be only observational in nature,
but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
3. Competent <Ans> A nurse who has been in the same clinical
position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse understands the organization and specific care
required by the type of patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients).
This nurse is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and
establish long-range goals. In this phase the nurse has usually had experience with
all types of psychomotor skills required by this specific group of patients.
4. Proficient <Ans> A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience
in the same clinical position. This nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as
a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and can readily transfer knowledge
gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. This nurse focuses on
managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills.
,5. Expert <Ans> A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive
grasp of an existing or potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the
problem and focus on multiple dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled at
identifying both patient-centered problems and problems related to the health care
system or perhaps the needs of the novice nurse.
6. nursing practice <Ans> Professional practice includes knowledge from social
and behavioral sciences, biological and physiological sciences, and nursing
theories. In addition, incorporates ethical and social values, professional
autonomy, and a sense of commitment and community
7. Nursing <Ans> incorporates the art and science of caring and fo-
cuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; preven-
tion of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through
compassionate presence. is the diagnosis and treatment of human
response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities,
and populations in recognition of the connection of all humanity.
8. International Council of Nurses <Ans> The (ICN) definition of
nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages,
families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes
the promotion of health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and
,dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation
in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and
education are also key nursing roles.
, 9. American nurses association <Ans> The ANA develops, revises, and
maintains the scope of practice statement and standards that apply to the practice
of all professional nurses
10. 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3.Outcomes identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation <Ans> 5a- Coordination of care. 5b- Health teaching and
health promotion
6. Evaluation <Ans> What are the 6 American Nurses Association (ANA)
Standards of Nursing Practice?
11. Assessment <Ans> the 6 American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of
Nursing Practice
<Ans> The registered nurse collects pertinent data and
information rela- tive to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
12. Diagnosis <Ans> the 6 American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of
Nursing Practice
<Ans> The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to