Professional Identity, Theory and Nursing Theories

Question 1

what are Carper’s 4 ways of knowing?

Answer 1

1. empirical
2. personal
3. ethical
4. aesthetics

Question 2

define the empirical way of knowing

Answer 2

evidnce based, informed by data and facts

Question 3

define the personal way of knowing

Answer 3

recognizes our own assumptions, experiences and beliefs

differs by person

Question 4

define ethical way of knowing

Answer 4

norms, values, morals, guidelines and expectations in our practice

Question 5

define aesthetic way of knowing

Answer 5

using creativity and innovation to develop unique skills and unique ways to perform skills

Question 6

what characterizes the nurse-patient relationship?

Answer 6

• trust
• respect
• professional intimacy
• empathy
• power

Question 7

define self-regulation in relation to nursin gpractice

Answer 7

recognition that nurses are the best position to determine their standards for education & practice, and to enforce that those standards are met

Question 8

what is the CRNA?

Answer 8

a regulatory body that monitors and enforces standards of nursing, also enforcing the use of title and scope of practice

Question 9

what are the 4 domains of nursing practice?

Answer 9

• nursing education
• clinical practice
• nursing leadership and administration
• nursing research

Question 10

define concept

Answer 10

the ideas/general impression that represent some aspect of personal/human experience

Question 11

define theory

Answer 11

consists of multiple concepts that are used to describe, clarify or predict a phenomenon (the subject we aim to understand)

Question 12

define model

Answer 12

a diagrammatic or visual representation of a theory

Question 13

define conceptual framework

Answer 13

a group of related ideas statements or concepts

Question 14

define paradigm

Answer 14

refers to a broad pattern or framework of shared beliefs, assumptions and understanding about the nature of reality within a particular field or discipline

Question 15

what are the building blocks of a theory?

Answer 15

• contructs
• propositions
• logic
• assumptions/boundary conditions

Question 16

define construct of a theory

Answer 16

more specific idea carefully selected from a concept to help explain the specific phenomenon being studied

the “what?” of a theory

Question 17

define propositions of a theory

Answer 17

associations suggested between contrasts based on deductive logic

the “how?” of a theory

Question 18

define deductive reasoning

Answer 18

making predictions/inferences based on what we know from learning or learned experiences

i.e. we do this because we know this

Question 19

define logic of a theory

Answer 19

justification underpinning propositions

the “why?” of a theory

Question 20

define assumptions/boundary conditions of a theory

Answer 20

values, beliefs and constraints that define the applicability of a theory

the “who, when, where?” of a theory

Question 21

what are the characteristics of a good theory?

Answer 21

1. logical consistency
2. empirical support
3. applicability
4. testability
5. falsifiability
6. parsimony

Question 22

what is the Principle of Parsimony

Answer 22

states that if we have 2 theories to solve the same problem, we choose the simplest choice as the best theory

Question 23

define logical consistency

Answer 23

relationships between concepts are logical and consistent between one another, not contradicting

Question 24

define empirical support

Answer 24

theories are bound by evidence and use scientific research

Question 25

define applicability

Answer 25

theory should be able to explain, predict or assess multiple concepts and contexts

Question 26

define testability

Answer 26

theory should be testable, and we should be able to collect data and apply the theory to test its validity

Question 27

define falsifiability

Answer 27

principle that a theory is tentative and subject to scientific rigour to be disproved in finding new evidence

Question 28

what is nursing theory?

Answer 28

a creative and conscientious structuring of ideas that project a tentative, purposeful and systematic view of phenomena

Question 29

what is the purpose of nursing theory?

Answer 29

* To guide nursing practice and develop knowledge * To describe, prescribe, predict and explain. * Establish a relationship among theory and practicum research, education & administration

Question 30

what are the levels of theoretical thinking in nursing?

Answer 30

* metatheory * grand nursing theory * mid/middle range theory * nursing practice/micro-range theory

Question 31

define metatheory

Answer 31

a theory that is highly abstract and universal

Question 32

define grand nursing theory

Answer 32

a theory that is abstract, frame disciplinary knowledge and cannot be directly tested

Question 33

define middle-range theory

Answer 33

a theory with a narrow scope, that bridges grand and practice theories, and may be directly tested

Question 34

define nursing practice/micro-range theories

Answer 34

theories that are developed for use within specific nursing care situations

Question 35

what was Nightingale's definition of nursing? | within the environmental theory

Answer 35

“the act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist them in their recovery” (Nightingale 1969)

Question 36

what environmental factors did Nightingale believe were linked with health?

Answer 36

* pure/fresh air * noise * variety * diet * light * cleanliness

Question 37

what level of theory is the Fundamentals of Care Framework?

Answer 37

mid range

Question 38

what does the Fundamentals of Care Framework outline/emphasize?

Answer 38

explains, guides and potentially predicts the care nurses provide to patients by emphaszing the important of nurses developing therapeutic relationships with their patients and families

Question 39

what are the 3 components of the Fundamentals of Care framework?

Answer 39

* relationships * integration of care * context of care

Question 40

what are the entry level competencies of professional identity?

Answer 40

* professional responsibility * continuing education and development * valid accredation * service to the public

Question 41

define metaparadigm

Answer 41

refers to the global concepts that identify the phenomena of central interest to a discipline

Question 42

what were Yura and Torres' 4 metaparadigms of nursing?

Answer 42

* man * society * health * nursing

Question 43

what were Fawcett's 4 metaparadigms of nursing? | 1983

Answer 43

* person * environment * health * nursing

Question 44

what were Fawcett's 4 metaparadigms of nursing? | 2023

Answer 44

* human beings * global environment * planetary health * neurologists activities