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What do nurses treat?
What do nurses treat?
Signs and symptoms (Human responses)
What type of theories did Florence Nightingale contribute to?
What type of theories did Florence Nightingale contribute to?
What is a characteristic of Descriptive Theories?
What is a characteristic of Descriptive Theories?
What is a theory in nursing?
What is a theory in nursing?
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Philosophy in nursing is the final knowledge level after metaparadigm.
Philosophy in nursing is the final knowledge level after metaparadigm.
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Nursing theories must be _____ in nature.
Nursing theories must be _____ in nature.
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What is a conceptual model?
What is a conceptual model?
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What do Predictive Theories describe?
What do Predictive Theories describe?
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When was Florence Nightingale born?
When was Florence Nightingale born?
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What is the title given to Florence Nightingale for her contributions to nursing?
What is the title given to Florence Nightingale for her contributions to nursing?
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Which of the following was NOT part of Florence Nightingale's early education?
Which of the following was NOT part of Florence Nightingale's early education?
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What institution did Florence Nightingale first encounter in 1851?
What institution did Florence Nightingale first encounter in 1851?
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What theory did Florence Nightingale develop after the Crimean War?
What theory did Florence Nightingale develop after the Crimean War?
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Florence Nightingale published 'Notes on Nursing: What it is, What it is not' in 1859.
Florence Nightingale published 'Notes on Nursing: What it is, What it is not' in 1859.
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Which of the following best describes Nightingale's belief about the environment?
Which of the following best describes Nightingale's belief about the environment?
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Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing included establishing a school of nursing at ______.
Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing included establishing a school of nursing at ______.
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What was one of Nightingale's legacies to the nursing profession?
What was one of Nightingale's legacies to the nursing profession?
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Study Notes
Nursing Overview
- Nursing encompasses both art and science, combining skillful practice with evidence-based knowledge.
- Recognized as a profession, nursing involves adherence to ethical standards and continuous education.
- Defined as a discipline, nursing pulls from various fields, integrating knowledge to provide holistic care.
International Council of Nurses Insights
- Doctors primarily address disease entities, while nurses focus on human responses such as signs and symptoms.
Nursing Theories
- Nursing theories provide frameworks for understanding and delivering care.
Grand Theories
- Florence Nightingale: Environmental Theory emphasizes the impact of the environment on patient recovery.
- Virginia Henderson: Needs Theory centers around the essential human needs of patients.
- Dorothea Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory addresses a person’s ability to perform self-care and the nursing interventions required when deficits exist.
Middle-Range Theories
- Katherine Kolcaba: Theory of Comfort identifies comfort as a vital aspect of the nursing process.
- Patricia Benner: Novice to Expert Theory outlines the stages of skill acquisition and development in nursing.
- Nola Pender: Health Promotion Model focuses on behaviors that enhance health through lifestyle changes.
Practice Level Theories
- Ida Jean Orlando: Nursing Process Theory emphasizes the significance of patient interactions in nursing.
- Lydia Hall: Care, Core, Cure Model identifies three dimensions of nursing care.
- Katherine Barnard: Parent-Child Interaction Model explores the dynamics of the parent-child relationship in healthcare.
Types of Nursing Theories
- Descriptive Theories: Identify and describe key concepts but do not explain relationships (e.g., Filipino nursing practices).
- Explanatory Theories: Present relationships among concepts (e.g., factors affecting newborn health).
- Predictive Theories: Describe future outcomes based on known relationships (e.g., environmental effects on patient recovery).
- Prescriptive Theories: Focus on nursing actions and interventions, testing the effectiveness of nursing practices (e.g., emergency room anxiety management).
Characteristics of a Theory
- Must correlate concepts logically and simply while remaining broad.
- Acts as a source for testable hypotheses and enriches the body of nursing knowledge.
- Utilized by practitioners to improve and direct nursing practice.
- Should be consistent with validated theories but open to new inquiries.
Philosophy in Nursing
- Represents the next knowledge level after metaparadigm, involving deep analysis and logical reasoning.
- Reflects personal and professional values, beliefs, and ethics, defining a nurse's mission.
- Influences the personal motivation for entering the nursing profession.
Concepts and Models
- Concepts: Fundamental elements building theories; can represent empirical or abstract ideas (e.g., caring, charity).
- Conceptual Models: Frameworks that visually or narratively depict ideas and relationships within nursing knowledge.
- Theoretical Models: Established, testable sets of concepts (e.g., as proposed by Lydia Hall).
Phenomenon in Nursing
- Defined as observable experiences or behaviors (e.g., crying in pain), focusing on human reactions in different contexts.
Florence Nightingale: A Legacy in Nursing
- Born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy, to a wealthy family with a passion for serving humanity.
- Known as the founder of modern nursing and referred to as “The Mother of Modern Nursing.”
- Made significant contributions during the Crimean War, famously recognized as “The Lady with the Lamp” for her dedication to patient care.
Education and Early Life
- Received a comprehensive education, studying music, languages, history, and mathematics.
- In 1851, interacted with the Kaiserswerth community in Germany, which influenced her nursing approach.
- In 1852, toured hospitals in Ireland, compiling observations on nursing practices.
Major Contributions
- Established the first nursing school at St. Thomas' Hospital in England, elevating nursing as a profession.
- Authored pivotal texts, including "Notes on Nursing: What it is, What it is not" and "Notes on Hospital," published in 1859.
- Developed the Environmental Theory, emphasizing the healing potential of a nurturing environment for patients.
Nursing Philosophy and Theories
- Proposed that patient care involves creating conducive environments for healing, allowing the body to restore itself.
- Recognized as the first nursing theorist and professional nurse who distinguished nursing knowledge from medical knowledge.
- Advocated for a “Legacy of Caring” within the nursing profession, shaping future nursing practice.
Nightingale's 13 Canons
- These principles guide nurses in health promotion and addressing spiritual distress in patient care.
- Emphasize the importance of environmental factors in patient recovery and well-being.
Nursing Paradigms
- Discusses four major paradigms in nursing, reflecting the evolution of nursing science and practice through Nightingale's influence.
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Explore the fundamental aspects of nursing, which combines both art and science, focusing on patient care and ethical standards. This quiz delves into significant nursing theories such as Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory and Virginia Henderson's Needs Theory, among others, providing a comprehensive insight into the nursing discipline.
