Benner’s from Novice to Expert Model and Its Application in Nursing Practice

Abstract

According to Benner's theory, the professional knowledge has continuously accumulated and nursing abilities also have gradually improved along with nurses' working experience being plentiful. From novice to expert model describes the development process of professional knowledge and skills of the clinical nurses. This paper summarized the philosophical thought, main contents and its application in nursing practice, and proposed some issues which need further exploration.