Patricia Benner\'s Philosophy of Nursing
In this paper 4 peer-reviewed articles have been taken to discuss the nursing theory of Patricia Benner and how it applies to patient care and nurse patient relationship. The theory is derived from the practice, which is further modified with the extension in theoretical aspects. Benner implemented the Model of Skill Acquisition and Skill Development of Dreyfus and Dreyfus to clinical nursing practice. The model illustrates five levels of skills acquisition and development, which include novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. It works on the assumptions that changes in four aspects of performance can occur through the level of acquisition (Finkelman & Kenner, 2010).
Personal philosophy of nursing
The student is asked to submit his/her philosophy of nursing. The philosophy of nursing is to take into consideration history, politics, and economics, for example. The student is also asked to express the beliefs regarding patients, patients' families, and colleagues. The student is additionally asked to consider and predict the future of nursing in the immediate and more distant futures.