Novice to Expert Written Assignment

Novice to Expert Written Assignment:

This assignment requires you to write an individual paper centered on your personal practice and experience. The paper should not exceed 9 pages, including both cover and reference pages, and must be formatted according to APA standards. The assignment carries a total of 100 points.

The points are distributed as follows:

1. Knowledge of the Topic/Depth of Discussion (40 points)

1. Introduction

• Introduce the Novice to Expert Theory:
• Briefly explain the theory and its purpose.
• Discuss the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition.
• Reference Patricia Benners 2001 book, From Novice to Expert, particularly Chapter 2.

B. Explanation of the Thirty-One Competencies and Seven Domains of Nursing

• Brief Overview:
• Introduce the thirty-one competencies within the seven domains of nursing practice outlined by Benner (pp 44-46). For further information each domain is discussed in more detail in chapters 4-10.

C. Selection and Discussion of Two Domains

• First Domain:
• Identify the domain.
• Discuss why Benner believes this domain is important.
• Provide a specific example from your practice illustrating your level of skill acquisition in this domain.
• Relevant Nursing Research Article: Select a relevant primary nursing research article published in the last five years. Discuss how this research is relevant to your current practice and the domain of nursing discussed.
• Second Domain:
• Identify the domain.
• Discuss why Benner believes this domain is important.
• Provide a specific example from your practice illustrating your level of skill acquisition in this domain.
• Relevant Nursing Research Article: Select a relevant primary nursing research article published in the last five years. Discuss how this research is relevant to your current practice and the domain of nursing discussed.

D. Provisions 5.4 and 7.1 of the ANA Code of Ethics

• Discussion:
• Explain Provisions 5.4 and 7.1 of the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Relate this provision to your growth as a nurse transitioning through the stages of “Novice to Expert”.

E. Conclusion

• Summary:
• Summarize the Novice to Expert theory and Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition.
• Recap the two chosen domains and their importance.
• Highlight how current research relates to your practice.
• Emphasize the relevance of the ANA Code of Ethics’ Provisions 5.4 and 7.1.

2. Structure of the Paper (20 points)

• Introduction and Conclusion:
• Ensure the introduction clearly outlines the topic and objectives.
• Make sure the conclusion effectively summarizes the key points.
• Paragraph Transitions:
• Start a new paragraph for each new topic to maintain a coherent flow.

3. Quality of References/ Sources of Information (20 points)

• Inclusion of References:
• Include at least four references:
• Patricia Benner’s book.
• The ANA Code of Ethics.
• Two relevant primary nursing research articles related to the selected domains.
• Your textbook.
• Download and submit the research articles from CINHAL along with your paper.

4. Spelling and Grammar (10 points)

• Proofreading:
• Carefully proofread your paper for spelling and grammar errors.
• Utilize tools (like spellcheck) to identify potential errors and make corrections.

5. APA Format (10 points)

• APA Guidelines:
• Follow APA guidelines for citation and formatting.
• Ensure correct in-text citations and complete reference list

Review the Novice to Expert Assignment and begin working on your paper (See module 6 for more information about this assignment).

For this week you may want to begin reviewing the Novice to Expert book by Benner to familiarize yourself with what this theory entails and start to think about how it is relevant to your nursing practice.

You will complete your paper during Module 6.

The Module 6 video announcement will be focused on this assignment.

Let me know if you have any questions as you begin working on this assignment.

Before submitting your Novice to Paper make sure to:

• Check your paper for grammar and/or spelling errors
• Check your citations and references for APA formatting issues
• Double check to ensure that you have cited and discussed primary nursing research published in the last five years to support the two domains of nursing you discussed
• Include a working URL in the reference for your primary nursing research article or uploaded a PDF. file of the article along with your paper in the appropriate drop box.