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International Journal of Nursing Studies 45 (2008) 129 139 Towards an alternative to benner s theory of expert intuitionin nursing: A discussion paperFernand Gobet , Philippe ChassySchool of Social Sciences, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, UKReceived 24 September 2006; received in revised form 26 December 2006; accepted 12 January 2007 AbstractSeveral authors have highlighted the role of intuition in expertise. In particular, a large amount of data has beencollected about intuition in expert nursing, and intuition plays an important role in the influential theory of nursingexpertise developed by benner [1984. From Novice to expert : Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Wesley, Menlo Park, CA]. We discuss this theory , and highlight both data that support it and data thatchallenge it. Based on this assessment, we propose a new theory of nursing expertise and intuition, which emphasizeshow perception and conscious problem solving are intimately related. In the discussion, we propose that this theoryopens new avenues of enquiry for research into nursing Elsevier Ltd.

International Journal of Nursing Studies 45 (2008) 129–139 Towards an alternative to Benner’s theory of expert intuition in nursing: A discussion paper

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