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What do nursing paradigms (models) provide perspectives for?
Practice, research, administration, and theory development
What do theories or theoretical frameworks help us do?
Understand & create meaning from our experience, organize & articulate our knowing & ask questions leading to new insights
What does nursing theory provide guidelines for?
Care for patients
In which era did theory utilization become significant in the nursing field?
21st century
Who is often referred to as the 'mother of modern nursing'?
Florence Nightingale
Which era is described as the transition from vocation to profession in the history of nursing?
Curriculum Era: 1900-1940
What was the focus during the Curriculum Era (1900-1940) in nursing education?
Developing a standardized curriculum for diploma
In which era did nurses start to participate in research and graduate Master’s degree programs in nursing emerged?
Research & Graduate Era: 1950-1970
What is the primary purpose of nursing theories?
To provide rationale for their practice and criteria for evaluating outcomes
Why are some nurses unfamiliar with nursing theorists and their purpose?
There is a lack of emphasis on nursing theorists in academic nursing education
In what ways do nursing theories influence clinical practice?
By influencing more research and adjustment that will impact clinical practice
What distinguishes a profession from a discipline in the context of nursing?
A profession refers to a specialized field of practice, founded on the theoretical structure of the science or knowledge of that discipline & accompanying practice abilities
Test your knowledge about the history of nursing theory, including the pivotal role played by Florence Nightingale in transforming nursing into a respected profession. Explore the transition from vocation to profession and the scientific advancement of nursing.
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