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What is Nursing?
A healthcare profession that integrates the art and science of caring.
What was the first national gathering of nurses?
What is the American Journal of Nursing?
The first national organ of communication for nurses.
In which era did standardized curriculum for nursing diploma programs emerge?
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What concept emphasizes reasoning from cause to effect?
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Who is considered the first modern rationalist?
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Empiricism emphasizes a priori reasoning.
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What paradigm is used to show relationships among existing theoretical works in nursing?
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Match the following nursing models with their names:
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What are the four nursing metaparadigm concepts?
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What is phenomenology primarily concerned with?
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Study Notes
Nursing Definition
- A healthcare profession that combines the art and science of caring.
History of Nursing
- 1893: First national gathering of nurses held at the World's Fair in Chicago.
- October 1900: American Journal of Nursing (AJN) established as the first national communication platform for nurses.
Historical Eras of Nursing
- Curriculum Era: Standardized courses developed for diploma programs.
- Research Era: Shift towards advanced education and scientific understanding among nurse leaders.
- Graduate Education Era: Emergence of Master's degree programs focusing on nursing knowledge and theory development.
- Theory Era: Rise of Nursing Doctoral Programs in the 1970s and progress in theory development.
Understanding Discipline vs. Profession
- Discipline: Refers to academic branches, departments of learning, or domains of knowledge.
- Profession: Specialized field of practice grounded in theoretical knowledge and skills.
Structure of Nursing Knowledge
- Rationalism: Knowledge primarily derived from reason; emphasizes a priori reasoning.
- A Priori Reasoning: Logical deduction from general principles to specific outcomes, influenced by René Descartes.
- Empiricism: Knowledge acquired through sensory experience; emphasizes a posteriori reasoning.
- A Posteriori Reasoning: Concepts developed based on experience.
Key Philosophical Thinkers
- René Descartes: A foundational rationalist positing that knowledge can be reached through reason alone.
- John Locke: Notable for his influential contributions to empiricism.
Early 20th Century Views in Science
- Positivism: The prevailing view favoring observable phenomena.
- Deductive Reasoning: Testing theories through research; moving from general to specific.
- Inductive Reasoning: Developing theories from data that describe phenomena; moving from specific to general.
Emergent Views in Knowledge
- Paul Michael Foucault: Introduced the concept of humans as subjects of study, emphasizing history and change in knowledge.
- Alfred Schutz: Focused on how individuals understand the consciousness of others within their social contexts.
- Edmund Husserl: Founded phenomenology, focusing on consciousness rather than emotion.
Concept of Phenomenology
- Direct investigation and description of conscious phenomena.
Holarchy of Nursing Knowledge
- Structural framework organizing contemporary nursing knowledge to guide daily practice and differentiate nursing from other healthcare professions.
Nursing Paradigm
- Framework illustrating the interrelationships among various theoretical works in nursing.
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Metaparadigm of Nursing: Fundamental concepts defining nursing as a discipline:
- Person: Recipient of nursing care.
- Environment: All internal and external factors affecting the person.
- Health: Level of wellness and well-being of the patient.
- Nursing: Actions and character traits of nursing practice.
Philosophy in Nursing
- Philosophy shapes the understanding of life and reality, promoting intellectual enlightenment and ethical governance in scientific practice.
Conceptual Models in Nursing
- Frameworks integrating various concepts into coherent structures, including:
- Newman Systems Model
- Orem Self-care Framework
- Roper-Logan-Tierney Model of Nursing
- Ray Adaptation Model
Theory in Nursing
- Theoretical constructs that predict, explain, or describe relationships among phenomena.
- Uses of theory in nursing include organizing patient data, guiding decision-making, and evaluating care outcomes.
Characteristics of a Good Theory
- Logical, simple, and generalizable.
- Composed of clear concepts and propositions.
- Provides a foundation for testable hypotheses and is consistent with validated knowledge.
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Explore the foundational elements of nursing in this quiz covering the history of the profession. Learn about pivotal events like the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the establishment of the American Journal of Nursing. Dive into the four historical eras that shaped nursing education and practice.
