Management of CareQuestion 1833 of 2368

A nurse with a deep background of experience no longer relies on rules or guidelines and has an intuitive grasp of clinical situations. Which Benner level fits this nurse?

  1. Competent
  2. Proficient
  3. Advanced beginner
  4. Expert
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Correct answer: Expert

Expert nurses no longer rely on principles, rules, or guidelines and perform fluidly and flexibly.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Preparation for the Rn Role: Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026