Theoretical Foundations of Nursing NCM 100

This module is designed to introduce nursing to first year nursing students, discuss history of nursing and discuss the different theories that guides the nursing practice. Additional notes and readings will be added to google classroom during the semester. As per protocol, there won’t be any face to face classes. We will have classes via google meet. The schedule of these discussions/consultations will be posted in your google classroom page. If you have any questions, you can reach me at [email protected] or you can drop a message in google classroom. Definition of Terms Theories Designed to explain a phenomenon such as self-care or caring. A belief, policy, or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action. It refers to a logical group of general propositions used as principles of explanation. Theories are also used to describe, predict, or control phenomena. Nursing A science and an art. Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles.