Nursing Theory Flashcards

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Define praxis*

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Idea that practice influences theory while at the same time there influences practice

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Define concepts*

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An idea that represents some aspect of our experiences and our world (such as pain, hunger, shortness of breath, love, grief, etc.)

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How do nurses use concepts?*

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Nurses use concepts to understand and/or describe situations and circumstances

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What are the difficulties associated with concepts?*

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Not universally understood in the same way; influenced by context

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Define theories*

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A theory consists of several concepts used to describe, explain, or predict a particular phenomenon
- Weaves together a variety of concepts in a unique way to describe their relationships

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A model is a visual representation of a ____*

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Theory

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Describe the grand nursing theory and provide examples*

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Highly abstract; frame disciplinary knowledge in ways that are not specific to one particular practice area

Examples - Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Peplau’s Theory

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Describe midrange/middle-range theory and provide examples*

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Narrower in scope; serve as a bridge between grand theories and practice theories; emerge at the intersection of research and practice

Examples - Health promotion model

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What nursing theory acts as a bridge for the other two theories?*

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The midrange/middle-range theory

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Describe the nursing practice theory and provide examples*

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Used for a particular nursing care situation; provide a framework for nursing interventions and activities

Example - Pain management approach, gate control theory

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Define a metaparadigm*

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A global framework or way that a professional discipline views the world

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What are the four key components of the nursing metaparadigm?*

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  1. Nursing
  2. Health
  3. Environment
  4. Person
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Define the concept of person*

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Any recipient of care (sick or well)

The person can be an individual, family, community, or population

Persons are considered holistically (physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural, values, beliefs)

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Define the concept of health & what is its goal?*

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The intended outcome of nursing care

Determined by each person or community

Goal is to maximize one’s potential - not merely the absence of disease

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Define the concept of environment*

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Anywhere that nursing is carried out - as well as anything that affects a person and includes both the external and internal contexts (i.e., disease, cultural, developmental, poverty, education, religion)

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Define the concept of nursing*

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The care provided to individuals/clients of all types and in all settings

It is relational in nature, so includes the characteristics and actions of the nurse in relationship with the patient and the care provider

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What is the common goal of all nursing theories?*

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Excellent decision making in nursing practice