The answer evolved from learning first the terminologies pertaining to nursing philosophy and then about the theoretical foundation of nursing disciplines. Learning that theory describes and explains the phenomena of interest, it guides me in comprehending patient symptoms and how I best tailor the care for the patient. Moreover, I learnt that nursing theory is the key in understanding patients’ needs and goals. Additionally, nursing theory has increased the role and value of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), which currently delivers high quality of care to the patients in a complex healthcare system. Developing critical skills are imperative for any APRN not only for developing nursing theory and for clinical research, but foremost for the patients in applying the most appropriate evidence based
The answer evolved from learning first the terminologies pertaining to nursing philosophy and then about the theoretical foundation of nursing disciplines. Learning that theory describes and explains the phenomena of interest, it guides me in comprehending patient symptoms and how I best tailor the care for the patient. Moreover, I learnt that nursing theory is the key in understanding patients’ needs and goals. Additionally, nursing theory has increased the role and value of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), which currently delivers high quality of care to the patients in a complex healthcare system. Developing critical skills are imperative for any APRN not only for developing nursing theory and for clinical research, but foremost for the patients in applying the most appropriate evidence based