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Hi Megan, it shows that you care deeply about your patients and your job, and that's a good thing. Your committment will reflect in your work, things will get better. =)

"Keep your feet on the ground."

Thank you for the insight HouTx. After doing a little bit of research online, I have found that Benner adapted Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition specifically to nursing. I've attached some links, including the hospital link that I meant to include in my earlier post. The link from doceo.co.uk is particularly interesting. http://www.mchonline.org/AboutMission/OurNurses.aspx http://www.doceo.co.uk/background/expertise.htm http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ffbennp.htm http://cjni.net/journal/?p=967

Hi Kristy joyz, try this hospital's website, in the "Our Nurses" section. It offers a good breakdown and explanation of Benner's model "Novice to Expert." Hope it helps.