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Is an organized system of accepted knowledge that is composed of concepts, propositions, definitions and assumptions intended to explain a set of fact, event or phenomena

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Theory

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Is a group of interrelated concepts that are developed from various studies of disciplines and related experiences in the field of nursing.

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Nursing Theory

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Are patterns or models used to show a clear relationship among the existing theoretical works in nursing

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Nursing Paradigm

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Nursing paradigm came from the greek word “_____” means WITH and “_____” means PATTERN

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“meta” and “paradegma”

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The recipient of nursing care like individuals, families and communities.

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Person

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The holistic level of wellness that the person experiences.

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Health

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The external and internal aspects of life that influence the person

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Environment

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The intervention of the nurse rendering care in support of, or in cooperation with the client

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Nursing

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Specifies the definition of paradigm concepts in each of the conceptual framework model of nursing

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Philosophy

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Are representation of ideas or body of knowledge based on the own understanding or perception of a person or researcher on a certain topic.

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Conceptual Models/Frameworks

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Science came from the Latin word “______” which means “______”

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“Scientia” which means KNOWLEDGE

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Refers to any scientific knowledge or practice in a discipline of study.

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Science

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The organized body of knowledge gained through research

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Science

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Information, skills and expertise acquired by a person through various life experiences, or through informal/formal learning such as formal education, self study, vocational.

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Knowledge

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Sets of empirical data or experience that can be physically observed or tangible like crying or grimacing when in pain.

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Phenomenon

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It is concerned with how an individual person reacts using the human senses concerning their surrounding.

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Phenomenon

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Building blocks of theories which can either be empirical or abstract data

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Concepts

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A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

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Assumption

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A tentative statement of relationship between two or more variables that can be empirically tested

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Hypothesis

20
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There are 7 characteristics of a theory. Give at least three.

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  1. Theories can correlate concepts in such a way as to generate a different way of looking at a certain fact or phenomenon.
  2. Theories must be logical in nature.
  3. Theories should be simple
    but generally broad in
    nature.
  4. Theories can be the source
    of hypotheses that can be
    tested for it to be elaborated.
  5. Theories contribute in enriching
    the general body of knowledge
    through the studies implemented
    to validate them.
  6. Theories can be used by
    practitioners to direct and
    enhance their practice.
  7. Theories must be
    consistent with other
    validated theories, laws and
    principles but will leave
    open unanswered issues
    that need to be tested.
21
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Based on the 7 Characteristics of a Theory, why theories/nursing theories are important in the field of nursing?

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Nursing theories are essential in the field of nursing because they meet the criteria for being considered theories. They offer a structured and systematic way to understand, explain, and improve nursing practice. By providing a theoretical foundation, nursing theories help nurses deliver high-quality care, adapt to changing healthcare environments, and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through research and evidence-based practice.

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Enumerate the 5 components of a nursing theory

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Clarity, Simplicity, Generality, Empirical Precision, and Derivable Consequences

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Explain why nursing theory is important in education

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24
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Explain why nursing theory is important in research

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25
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Explain why nursing theory is important in clinical practice

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26
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Give the 3 categories of nursing theory

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Micro Range Theories, Middle Range Theories and Grand Theories

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What are the two levels of micro range theories?

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High abstraction micro range and Low abstraction micro range

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What micro range theory is strongly related to mid range theory and consist of limited number of concepts and is applicable to a narrow issue or event?

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High abstraction micro range

29
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Give one example of low abstraction micro range

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Hypothesis is an example. A tentative statement of relationship between two or more variables that can be empirically tested.

30
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Give the 6Cs in CARING

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Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment

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