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18 Cards in this Set
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Define theory
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o An organized set of related ideas and concepts that
• Assist us in finding meaning in our experiences • Organize our thinking around an idea • Develop new ideas and insights into the work we do |
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Dr. Jean Watson
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Developed the Science of Human Caring
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Dr. Patricia Benner
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Wrote the book “From Novice to Expert”- Clinical practice theory. Skill level of nurses.
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Madeleine Leininger
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Founder of transcultural nursing and was the first nurse in the US to earn a doctoral degree in cultural and social anthropology- she focuses on cultural competence (using knowledge of cultures and of nursing to provide culturally congruent and responsible care) Special needs to feel cared for.
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List the components of a nursing theory
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o Phenomena
o Concepts |
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Discuss the contributions other health disciplines to the science of nursing
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o Nurses use other theories of other disciplines as a part of their scientific knowledge base
o Like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs |
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Validation theory
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o Arises from social work and provides a way to communicate with older people with dementia. “Go where the demented person is in his own mind”
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Stress and adaptation theory
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o Hans Selye (1993)
o A certain amount of stress is good for people; it keeps them motivated and alert o Too much stress results in physiological symptoms and eventually illness • Generally the human body will respond to distress with an illness, like a cold, that will force the body to slow down or simply go to bed. |
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Developmental theory
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o Theories that look at stages that individuals, groups families, and communities progress through over time.
o They identify norms and expectations at various stages in development and help you identify activities and interventions that are appropriate for your client |
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Systems theory
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o Ludwig von Bertalanffy
o A system is made up of separate components or sub-systems, which constantly interact with each other and with other systems. |
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Discuss different ways nurses apply this nursing knowledge to everyday practice.
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o Using theories to help guide in the nursing process.
o Using the different theories concepts and principles to help determine what you look for and what you notice. o In the assessment step your theory tells you what to assess and provides the rationale for the assessments. o The diagnosis step, your theory guides in determining patient problems. o The Theory helps you to generate appropriate, achievable client outcomes, to choose effective nursing interventions, and to provide rationales for your actions. |
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Discuss how caring for the entire person and their world differs from the role of performing tasks.
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o Mechanistic nursing- based on getting the task done
o Holistic nursing- meeting the needs of the whole person |
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List ways in which the modern day nurse can honor the “personhood” of patients in the modern world.
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o Learn the names of the people in your care- not by room number or infection case. Look at, talk to, and touch the person to understand personhood.
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Describe personal presence and discuss ways in which the modern nurse can practice personal presence in her daily practice.
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o Support to the patient “in the moment of need” perhaps staying with them for a few minuets, answering a few questions or just holding their hand and providing comfort. Being able to provide presence.
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Define nursing research
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o A systematic, objective process of analyzing phenomena of importance in nursing
o Encompasses all clinical practice arenas, nursing education, and nursing administration |
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Discuss the educational preparation of a nursing researcher
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o Associate degree and diploma in nursing
o Baccalaureate degree in nursing o Master’s degree in nursing o Doctoral degree in nursing or related field |
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List ways the Associate degree nurse contributes to nursing research
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o Be aware of the importance of research to evidence-based practice
o Help identify problem areas in nursing o Help collect data with more experienced nurse researcher |
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Scientific inquiry
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o The process in which the researcher, though use of he senses, systematically collects observable, verifiable data to describe, explain or predict events
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