Theoretical Foundations Of Nursing PDF
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This document provides an introduction to theoretical foundations of nursing, explaining concepts, definitions, relational statements, and assumptions related to nursing theory. It also discusses the nursing metaparadigm and the importance of nursing theories in academic disciplines, research, and professionalism. This will aid the development of a knowledge base concerning the "ways of knowing."
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THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS ----------------------- OF NURSING DEFINITION ----------  NURSING THEORY ============== #### COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES ============================== ##### Phenomenon ### COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES 2. **C...
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS ----------------------- OF NURSING DEFINITION ----------  NURSING THEORY ============== #### COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES ============================== ##### Phenomenon ### COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES 2. **CONCEPTS**. Interrelated concepts define a theory. Concepts are used to help describe or label a phenomenon. They are words or phrases that identify, define, and establish structure and boundaries for ideas generated about a particular phenomenon. a. **Abstract Concepts**. Defined as mentally constructed independent of a specific time or place. b. **Concrete Concepts**. Are directly experienced and related to a particular time or place. ### COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES 3. **Definitions:** COMPONENTS OF NURSING THEORIES ------------------------------ ##### Relational Statements - Relational statements define the relationships between two or more concepts. They are the chains that link concepts to one another. ##### Assumptions - Assumptions are accepted as truths and are based on values and beliefs. These are statements that explain the nature of concepts, definitions, purpose, relationships, and structure of a theory. WHAT IS A PARADIGM? ------------------- ### WHAT ARE NURSING THEORIES? NURSING ======= ### THE NURSING METAPARADIGM THE NURSING METAPARADIGM ======================== ### WHY ARE NURSING THEORIES IMPORTANT? - Nursing theories are the basis of nursing practice today. In many - Nursing theories help recognize what should set the foundation of practice by explicitly describing nursing. - By providing a definition of nursing, nursing theory also helps nurses to understand their purpose and role in the healthcare setting. - Theories serve as a rationale or scientific reasons for nursing interventions and give nurses the knowledge base necessary for acting and responding appropriately in nursing care situations. ### PURPOSES OF NURSING THEORIES IN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE ====================== IN RESEARCH =========== IN PROFESSION ============= THE FOUR PATTERNS OF NURSING KNOWLEDGE ====================================== #### PERSONAL KNOWING B. EMPIRICAL KNOWING ==================== C. ETHICAL KNOWING ================== D. AESTHETIC KNOWING ==================== NEXT MEETING'S ASSIGNMENT: -------------------------- III. History of Nightingale Era IV. CATEGORIES of theory: V. COMPONENTS of theory
