Novice to Expert: The Value of Nursing Expertise

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Oct 29, 2024 - Washington Nurse, the magazine of the Washington Nurses Association, shared this article by Dr. Patricia Benner, academician, theorist and author. She is known for the pioneering work, From Novice to Expert: Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice, which was published in 1984 in the American Journal of Nursing. The article examined the idea that nursing expertise comes from developed skills and understanding of patient care over time through a solid educational foundation and varied experiences.