NRTH 100: Novice to Expert Theory

This 1 module (3 CE credit) course introduces nurses to the Novice to Expert Theory, (a construct theory first proposed by sibling researchers, Hubert and Stuart Dreyfus (1980) as the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition, and later applied and modified to nursing by Patricia Benner in 1984) provides a very useful and important theory that clearly applies to nursing informatics. In fact, the Dreyfus brothers developed the model while working with artificial intelligence development and expert computer system programming.

This online course consists of a lesson, assigned readings and supportive media, and is evaluated by completing a multiple choice final examination.

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Credits Credits: 3 CE hours

Length Length: 1 module

Tuition Tuition: $ 20 USD

Objectives

This course is intended to provide the learner with the opportunity to:

Identify the characteristics of the five levels of development in the Novice to Expert theory as applied by Benner.
Recognize the suitability and application of the Novice to Expert theory in the field of nursing informatics specialization.
Describe the characteristics and factors that ensure successful evolution from the novice to expert level.
Transpose the Novice to Expert theory to their own development within the field of nursing informatics.

Assessment

Learners are evaluated by completing a multiple choice final examination.

Certificate

Upon completion, learners will receive a Board Approved Certificate of Completion for 3 CE credits in digital format.

Registration

Tuition is only $ 20 USD. Once registered in our secure commerce area you can select the course and pay using PayPal (to process your credit card, bank withdrawal or e-check payment), Company/Institutional Check or Money Order to register for the course. Please note, if you elect to pay using e-check, check or money order, there will be a waiting period before enrollment, until the payment has cleared. Once registered, you will be manually enrolled to access the course within the learning management system, and your user name and password will be emailed to you. You can register at any time, since this is a 1 to 1 course and is done at your own pace. Click here to enroll in NRTH 100 now!

NRTH 100 COURSE

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Module 1:
Novice to Expert Theory

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These completely on-line, self paced courses are approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing for full CE credit; CE Provider No. CEP 14891. Most State & Country licencing Boards accept CE credit approved by other State Boards.
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All courses are done completely online in our learning management system, including all materials, activities, assessments, assignments and interactions. You will receive electronic copies of all course materials. When done your course, you will receive a digital certificate of completion.