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, Patricia Brenner's Model Novice➡Advanced Beginner➡Competent➡Proficient➡Expert
Novice little to no experience, struggles with critical thinking/judgement (student
nurse/new nurse)
Advanced Beginner performs some skills independently, but relies on a mentor for support and
guidance, has some experience
Competent makes decisions and performs tasks with minimal guidance
Proficient advanced decisions and modify behavior, adapts well
Expert highly proficient, educates, multitasks, mentor/resource to others
National Academy of Medicine provides objective data to improve national health
American Nurse Association (ANA) lobbies to influence health policy and legislation, sets standards for nursing
practice, advocates for safe and ethical work environments, empowers nurses to
become involved
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) professional development for nursing students-6 core values
6 core values Advocacy
Leadership & Autonomy
Professionalism
Care
Diversity
Quality
Board of Nursing (BON) monitors and enforces the laws set by each state's Nurse Practice Act, issues and
renews license
Scope of nursing practice skills and responsibilities nurses are legally permitted to perform based on
license, education, and state regulation
Standards of practice set of skills and responsibilities all entry-level nurses should be able to completely
perform
Standards of professional performance ethical principles and expected behaviors to ensure high-quality, competent care
Nursing Students and Programs: Regulation BON (Board of Nursing)
Nursing Students and Programs: Accredidation ACEN or CCNE
Nursing Students and Programs: Licensure requirements Graduation from BON approved program, & pass NCLEX