CNE Exam
field dependent learners - Answer-easily affected, disturbed by criticism, conforms to peer pressure,
influenced by feedback, likes facts, wants learning relevant to personal experience, needs external goals,
reinforcement, and prefers discussion to lecture
field independent learners - Answer-unaffected by criticism, doesn't conform to peer pressure, not
influenced by feedback, self-directed, enjoys new ideas and concepts, prefers lectures to discussion
Baby Boomers - Answer-1946-1964
interactive, interested in problem solving, likes written material w/ details, competitive, career-focused,
self-assured
Gen X - Answer-1965-1976
learn by doing, role playing, likes written materials w/ bullets, graphics, and quotes
Latch-key kids, learned to manage time, set limits, and get work done, work-life balance, can tolerate
change
Millenials (Generation Y) - Answer-1980-2000s
,needs clear instruction, needs feedback, likes working in groups, team players, accepts authority, follows
rules, optimistic, outspoken, self-confident, digital natives that are high achievers
Behaviorism - Answer-Focuses on positive reinforcement to provided motivation to learn in an
organized manner. Facts mastered in sequential steps w/ emphasis on critical thinking and analysis.
Most common learning theory used by nursing schools, State Boards of nursing, and accrediting
agencies
Orem's (1959) general theory of nursing - Answer-assisting others to provide self care
self-care
self-care deficits- nurse helps those who can not manage self care
nursing systems- meeting pt self-care needs
Bloom's Taxonomy / Cognitive domain - Answer-knowledge- recalling and acquiring facts / lowest level
comprehension- understanding new info
application- apply knowledge to new situations analysis- ability to breakdown into component parts
synthesis- ability to take parts and put them back together in a new way
evaluation- ability to look at info and formulate judgments / highest level
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Novice - Answer-minimal exp, governed by rules, not adaptable
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Adv Beginner - Answer-beginning to gain experience with
improved coping
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Competent - Answer-2-3 years exp, able to cope w/ new
experiences, but still not completely flexible, requires time for planning
, Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Proficient - Answer-Has a holistic view, can draw from exp.
More adaptable and able to make own
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Expert - Answer-Provides excellent intuitive care based on
extensive experience
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Experiential) - Answer-past coping mechanisms, cultural background, locus
of control, orientation and aspiration level
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Emotional) - Answer-level of anxiety, support system, motivation, risky
behavior, frame of mind, and stage of development
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Physical) - Answer-measures of ability, task complexity, environmental
effects, status of health, and gender
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Knowledge) - Answer-current knowledge base, cognitive abilities, learning
abilities, and learning style
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Empirics) - Answer-focuses on facts, theories, laws, and science of nursing
AKA empirical knowledge
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Aesthetics) - Answer-focuses on knowledge gained through subjective
means and subjective expression
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Personal Knowledge) - Answer-focuses on interactions and transactions
that occur between patient and nurse
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Moral/Ethical) - Answer-focuses on application of norms and ethical
codes to real situations, more than just studying them