In hiring nurses during the transition from team nursing to a primary

QUESTION

In hiring nurses during the transition from team nursing to a primary nursing model, Benner’s work would suggest that you give priority to nurses who are at least at which level of competency?

a. Advanced beginner
b. Competent
c. Proficient
d. Novice

ANSWER:

ANS: B
Nurses who have less than 2 or 3 years’ experience in primary nursing and/or less than 2 or 3 years of nursing experience will likely require more assistance than other nurses, which will put a greater demand on the unit during a time of transition.