In Benner's Framework for the Development of Clinical Expertise, the Graduating

question 8

Multiple Choice

In Benner's framework for the development of clinical expertise, the graduating nursing student can be expected to operate at which level?

• A) Novice
• B) Apprentice
• C) Advanced beginner
• D) Competent
• E) Proficient

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Genes And Environment

The interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental factors that influence the development and behavior of organisms.

Different Genes

Relates to the genetic variation among individuals that contributes to their unique characteristics and predispositions.

Different Environments

Various physical or social settings in which individuals live, work, and interact.