Nursing theory

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to express my personal philosophy of nursing. To do this I will address some of the key concepts of my theory, including the four metaparadigms of nursing. Also, I will relate my philosophy to an existing nursing philosophy. By the conclusion of this paper, the reader will understand my personal philosophy of nursing. Personal Philosophy of Nursing A nurse’s philosophy involves contemplations of that person’s beliefs, principles, and values within…

Nursing theories are an important part of the nursing profession and theory development has been around for centuries. The development of nursing theories is important to the nursing profession because it shows that nursing is a science that has to be learned (Finkelman & Kenner, 2016, p.56). Additionally, the development of nursing theories is important because researchers use theories to test if the research he or she has done is valid and applies to nursing (Finkelman & Kenner, 2016, p. 60).…

The working or middle phase of the relationship is where nursing intercessions regularly happen. Problems and issues are recognized and plans to address these are put into action. Positive changes may alternate with resistance and/or absence of change (Sundeen et al., 1989).The nurse helps the patient to investigate the contemplations he or she is thinking such as feelings, and behaviours. The content to be investigated is chosen by the patient (Parse, 1981; Peplau, 1989) although the nurse…

Theory and the Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes Phenomenon Introduction There is no agreed upon or standard conception of what a theory is. As a result, there are different views of what a theory is and there is a variety of types of theories. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the nature and types of theory, compare and contrast at least three views of what constitutes a theory, the relationship between theory and research, and to discuss a theory directly related to quality of…

In my view, nursing entails giving quality care to patients while concurrently adhering with codes of conducts that are affiliated with the profession. The core values of nursing define the driving force that dictates my values and behaviors. These core values include honesty, responsibility, equality of all patients, the pursuit of new knowledge, the desire to prevent and alleviate suffering and the belief in human dignity. Nurses discharge their responsibilities and make their ethical…

philosophy of nursing is keeping the patient safe, comfortable, and good communication skills. Patients are coming to the hospital because their illness forced them to do so; not because they want to be stake in the hospital. While they are in the hospital, it should be the nurses job to make sure that patient is safe, especially avoiding fall risks. Also, make sure the patient is comfortable throughout their stay, and this can be managing their pain, or answering their call lights. Another…

I will review and analyze components of my interview with a palliative physician to identify any prevalent themes and ideas that resonate with my values and beliefs regarding hospice palliative care. I will review nursing theories (e.g. Humanistic Nursing Theory, Human Becoming Theory, etc.) to help establish my own values and beliefs to influence my principles of hospice palliative care. I will continually revise my principles so that I can implement it within my practice. Realistic: This is…

In order to define Nursing as a distinct discipline, one must first identify the parameters for classification as a discipline. The word discipline in and of itself has been defined in multiple different ways. For example, Parse defines discipline as “a branch of knowledge ordered through the theories and methods evolving from more than one worldview of the phenomenon of concern” (McEwen, p.4) while the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines discipline as simply “a field of study” (Merriam-webster…

The emergence of theories provides a subject field the foundation and direction as the basis of its practice. As a head nurse designated at the Critical Care Unit, I’d like to highlight three nursing theoretical frameworks I am constantly utilizing in our department, which are, Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit theory, Jean Watson’s Philosophy and Science of Caring and Ida Jean Orlando’s Theory of Nursing Process Discipline. Being in a diverse set-up where majority of our clients are on their…

effectively ("About Aultman," 2015-2016). Aultman is accredited by the Higher Learning for Commission, Ohio Board of Regents, and the Ohio Board of Nursing. Students are taught the professional standards, guidelines and competency that they will be expected to adhere to as future nurses. Student Learner Outcomes Students at Aultman work hard for their nursing degree. Students at Aultman are expected to complete a portfolio which is a purposeful collection of the student’s achievements. The…