Benner describes five stages of nursing proficiency as students develop into expert nurses. Which of the following is not a stage of development described by Benner?
a. Novice
b. Inexpert beginner
c. Competent practitioner
d. Expert practitioner
ANS: B
A
Novice is the first stage in the theory.
B
The stages identified by Benner in her theory From Novice to Expert do not include inexpert beginner.
C
Competent practitioner is the third stage in Benner's theory.
D
Expert practitioner is the fifth stage in Benner's theory.
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