The clinical ladder used in some hospitals allows for recognition of both the clinical and academic growth of the individual nurse. On which of the following is this ladder based?
a. The concept that people will work harder when recognized
b. The concept that nurses respond to harder work
c. The concept of growth in nursing from novice to expert
d. The concept that nurses like to be intellectually stimulated
C
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A This is not the basis for the clinical ladder concept.
B This is not the basis for the clinical ladder concept.
C Benner's work in 1984 on the novice-to-expert concept in nursing laid the groundwork for the clinical ladder.
D This is not the basis for the clinical ladder concept.
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