The nurse who is able to multi-task, set goals, and think analytically has reached which stage of skill acquisition as defined by Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?
a. Advanced beginner
b. Competent
c. Proficient
d. Expert
B
The competent nurse is able to multi-task, set goals, and think analytically. The advanced begin-ner is the new graduate nurse. The proficient nurse sees the whole and focuses on long-term goals, and the expert nurse is reached after considerable experience (responses are automatic and integrated).
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