Nursing Professional Development Flashcard

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Which principle aligns with adult learning theories applicable in Nursing Professional Development?

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Adults are self-directed and value learning that integrates with their experiences.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that adults are self-directed learners who appreciate education that connects with their personal experiences, aligning with key principles of adult learning theories in Nursing Professional Development.

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According to the principles of adult learning, what motivates adult learners? Options: Extrinsic rewards only, Intrinsic rewards only, Professional goals and interests, Peer competition

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Professional goals and interests

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Which generational cohort is characterized by their experience with technology from a young age and values feedback and recognition?

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Millennials

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Which stage in Benner's model describes a nurse who has been in the same clinical position for more than 3 years and has a deeper understanding of patient care?

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Competent

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Which stage in Benner's model describes a nurse who has been in the same clinical position for more than 3 years and has a deeper understanding of patient care?

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Competent

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Which of the following best describes a "Competent" nurse in Benner's Novice to Expert model? A nurse who has an intuitive grasp of clinical situations, A nurse who sees situations as whole parts, A nurse who has been on the job for 2-3 years and uses conscious, abstract, and analytical thinking to solve problems, A beginner with no experience

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A nurse who has been on the job for 2-3 years and uses conscious, abstract, and analytical thinking to solve problems

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What type of teaching strategy is most effective for high-risk, low-volume patient scenarios?

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Simulation

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What are performance-based competencies?

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A set of skills, knowledge, and abilities that nurses need to perform their roles effectively

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What type of learning preferences does the VARK model identify? Options: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic, Visual, Auditory, Reasoning, Kinesthetic, Visual, Analytical, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic, Visual, Auditory, Reflective, Kinesthetic

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Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic

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What is the purpose of a gap analysis in nursing professional development?

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To identify discrepancies between current performance and desired outcomes