1. Introduction Nursing is both a science and an art. Nursing theorists developed frameworks to guide practice, education, and research. Theories provide conceptual models that explain nursing roles, patient care, and the relationship between environment, health, and nursing actions. Understanding nursing theorists is essential for professional growth, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. 2. Importance of Nursing Theories Define nursing practice: Clarify what nurses do and […]
Foundational Theorists 1. Florence Nightingale – Environmental Theory Case Example: A nurse improves recovery rates in a rural clinic by ensuring proper ventilation, clean water, and sanitation. Modern Application: Infection control protocols in hospitals, especially during COVID‑19, reflect Nightingale’s emphasis on environment. 2. Hildegard Peplau – Interpersonal Relations Theory Case Example: A psychiatric nurse builds trust with a patient through structured communication phases. Modern Application: […]
1. Introduction Nursing theories provide structured frameworks for guiding practice, education, and research. They define nursing’s role, patient care approaches, and the relationship between health, environment, and nursing actions. Theories range from grand theories (broad, abstract) to middle-range theories (specific, testable) and practice theories (narrow, situation-specific). Understanding multiple theories allows nurses to adapt care to diverse patient needs and contexts. 2. Categories of Nursing Theories […]
1. Foundational Theorists Florence Nightingale – Environmental Theory: Cleanliness, ventilation, and light improve health. Hildegard Peplau – Interpersonal Relations Theory: Nurse–patient relationship phases. Virginia Henderson – Need Theory: 14 basic needs guiding nursing care. Dorothea Orem – Self-Care Deficit Theory: Nursing helps when patients cannot meet self-care needs. Sister Callista Roy – Adaptation Model: Patients as adaptive systems responding to stimuli. Jean Watson – Theory […]
1. Florence Nightingale – Environmental Theory Case Example: In a rural Kenyan clinic, a nurse reduces infection rates by ensuring clean water, proper ventilation, and sunlight in wards. Modern Application: Hospital infection control protocols, sanitation standards, and public health campaigns. 2. Hildegard Peplau – Interpersonal Relations Theory Case Example: A psychiatric nurse builds trust with a patient through structured communication phases (orientation, identification, exploitation, resolution). […]
Introduction Nursing theory provides the intellectual scaffolding for the profession of nursing. It defines nursing’s unique role, guides practice, informs education, and supports research. Theories range from grand, abstract frameworks to middle‑range and practice‑level models that directly shape bedside care. By applying theory to case studies, nurses can see how abstract concepts translate into real‑world interventions. This document explores major nursing theories, illustrates them with […]
In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap assignment. Mind map resources — Refer to week 3 mind map resources to complete the assignment for the week. Textbook Resources: • Rogers, J. (2023). McCance & Huether’s pathophysiology (9th ed.). Elsevier – Evolve. o Chapter 15: Structure […]
1- What are the primary similarities and differences between job enrichment and the approach proposed by job characteristics theory? (chapter 5) 2- Do you agree that a certain degree of stress is necessary to induce high energy and motivation? (chapter 7) 3- Why is it important to make a distinction between “group” and “team”? What kinds of behaviors might be different in these assemblages? (chapter […]
Continuum of Care Scenario: Team B Discussion 2 This Discussion aligns to the NCHL domain of Relations. Specifically, it focuses on the second level of the Team Leadership competency: “Keeps People Informed.” For more information on how this icon aligns to the NCHL Health Leadership Competency Model 3.0, refer to the MHA Iconography page. In this Discussion, you will continue to analyze your continuum of […]
1. Pick 4-5 ethics codes that you think will be highly relevant to an area of applied behavior analysis in which you might work (e.g., education, autism, OBM, research and teaching, etc.). State the codes as listed in the Behavior Analyst Code of Ethics. 2. Explain each of the codes you selected, why you think they will be of particular relevance, and how you foresee […]