Nursing theory

Nursing theories on aging include works by Orem, Rogers, and Roy. The Self-Care theory, proposed by Dorothea Orem in 1991, indicates the nurse’s role includes providing a supportive environment, so the patient may provide as much self-care as possible. This participation in one’s own care, according to this theory, assists in a faster recovery while promoting health. The Force Field Theory, presented in 1920 by Martha Rogers, describes the patient as interacting with environmental energy sources. The nurse’s responsibility, according to this concept, is to promote patient health through synergistic actions and coordinate resources to achieve this synergy. In 1984, Sister Calista Roy presented the Adaptation Theory of nursing care. She posited there is constant contact, by…

Discussion Board Questions 1. My Definition of Theory My definition of theory is what will result if I decide to take a certain course of action. I usually base my theories on my knowledge and past experiences. Some people use theory purposefully every day and others do not know they are using it at all. I believe the purpose of theory is a way for people to find new ways to approach situations and obtain answers to particular questions. Overall I would say theory can be used as a guide by…

Theory is a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. Theories are analytical tools for understanding, explaining, and making predictions about a given subject matter. There are theories in many and varied fields of study, including the arts and sciences. A theory is a group of related concepts that propose action that guide practice. A nursing theory is a set of concepts, definitions,…

Introduction The first nursing theorist was Florence Nightingale, but through the years other nurses have added to her theory and expanded upon the ever-changing profession with theories of their own. Defining these nursing theories or categorizing them can be quite a task and many have tried. The development of nursing theory has aspired nursing to develop into a scientific discipline (Jolley 1989) However, the development of nursing theory should be put into the context of the on-going…

Theory of nursing is not the first concept people typically consider when thinking of the profession of nursing, but theory provides the basis of nursing in many different avenues. Theory provides an arrangement of information and data collection in order to utilize that information to define, clarify and predict nursing practice (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Nursing theories can be categorized in several ways; one mode of classification is by scope of practice (McEwen & Wills, 2014). The four…

One nursing theory on its own cannot provide the nursing world with adequate understanding or substantial direction. When a nurse purposefully recognizes and applies multiple theories in personal practice, quality of care improves, and the nurse is better prepared to organize information, plan implementations, execute ideas safely, offer suggestions to other members of the healthcare team, and effectively evaluate the plan of care (Alligood, 2014). The study of various nursing theories should…

Incorporating Theory Shirly George Grant Canyon University Professional Research Project NRS-441V- 0500 Deb Thorson October 18, 2015 Describe the theory and your rationale for selecting the theory. The Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory is considered a magnificent nursing theory, Orem's theory has three concepts, theory of Self-Care, theory of Self-Care Deficit, theory of Nursing Systems, the first two powerful parts which are…

Theoretical Approach to Psychiatric Nursing The importance of theory within the psychiatric nursing setting is to develop foundations for one’s practice. Once a foundation is established nursing theory improves patient care, enhances professional development, improves interpersonal relationships and provides the framework necessary for further educational enhancement. By definition theory is described as “a set of interrelated concepts that provide testable relationships and direction or…

Nursing Knowledge Nursing has studied anxiety in the context of how we see clinical manifestations of this condition, how we can treat and work with individuals that have anxiety. Nursing theory is more generalized on the topic so it can be applied to many different situations dealing with the concept, in this case anxiety. The focus of the theory is always on the person and how to better understand, learn from, and grow from the issue. Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relationships (2004) is a…

Nursing started out as a very different job, in the 19th-century women where employees only until marriage then decided to stay home and be homemakers. There was no such thing as nursing theory, and physicians were entirely responsible for patient care of which usually took place inside of the ill persons’ home. Nursing was work for the poor, lower class, and servants, middle class educated women were not nurses (University of Phoenix, 2016, week one lecture). That was all before Florence…