Marilyn Ray and Jean Watson’s Theories Compared By Jessica Soler NAU University Nursing Theory and Healthcare Models Abstract Nursing is a intricate profession and is constantly changing for the better. Evidence based practice can bring on some of these changes as well as government mandates. Nursing is challenged with increased patient loads, and new innovations such as computer charting. In nursing, caring, must be a part of our lifestyle in order to be to be an effective
Nursing has recognized the significance of philosophy, theory, and science to its discipline. Developing each of these areas forms the basis of the nursing profession and assists in guiding practice. Over the decades there have been many philosophies that have shaped nursing and many nurses that have shaped philosophy. Through the efforts of these philosophers, nursing has developed into a respected discipline. The theoretical writings of Drs. Newman, Rogers, Watson, Parse, and Fawcett contributed
Internal Criticism Clarity: The theory provides a framework for caring for older people with the help of the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM). A clear definition of successful aging is provided by the author. The theory broadly describes the constructs, which are associated with successful aging while caring for elderly patients. The constructs include mental, physical, and spiritual aspects. The theoretical clarity is supported by the well-defined constructs, and their relationship to each other and to
My personal philosophy of nursing revolves around caring. For me, it is the benchmark of high quality, patient-centered, holistic nursing care. I believe that to provide high-quality care to those in need, we must first make an effort to purposefully include the art of caring (Jasmine, 2009). This does not negate the importance of including medical and nursing scientific knowledge in the care provide. Schrock (1981) stated that, “philosophy is an attitude toward life and reality that evolves from
Nurse Is nursing a profession? Nursing has made advances through the years to classify itself as a profession. Looking at the different organizations that have helped this process, one stands out above the rest. The ANA (American Nursing Association) has given the nursing a professional identity and voice. The following essay will look at the ANA’s aims, activities, how the organization supports the EBP (evidence based practice), and the concepts of professional nursing. ANA (American Nursing Association)
When I completed my ADN program, I viewed the role of nursing as a process of caring and developing patient relationships. Nursing is selfless at its core; it is caring and compassionate; it is respectful, honest and genuine; it advocates for the helpless and assists the ill to a state of optimum health. I think the reward I get from helping a patient is much greater than the compensation factor. I feel wonderful every time patients tell me what positive impact I’ve made in their lives or that I’ve
validated research. The nurse uses her knowledge and current best practice in the art of nursing. EBP is a standardize unit of care that improves patient outcomes, containment of healthcare cost and reduces patient risks. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that by 2020, Ninety percent of nursing clinical decision- making be evidenced based to reduce the variations in care (Melnyk, Fineout-Overholt, Gallagher-Ford, & Kaplan, 2012). Evidenced-based practices are developed from research but uses
siblings I got involved from a very early age in caring for others in one capacity or another. I was helping my mom care for my siblings and looking after them when they are sick, gradually I became familiar with some medicines and their therapeutic effects. My parents did not have the financial capability to send us all to school, so I decided to sacrifices my early school days to look after my younger ones. I have been interested in the nursing profession since I was a child, but due to my parent's
Nursing 3312: Health Assessment Nursing 3312 was an introduction on the process of assessing the body in terms of illness and wellness. The instructors in this course were knowledgeable and experts in their field which enabled them to teach the basic skills needed to assess different systems of the bodies during time of health or infirmity. This course gave me the tools to increase my assessment and interviewing skills in order to have more confidence when assessing patients in the healthcare environment
England’s Chief Nursing Officer, Jane Cummings launched the 6Cs which was set out to allow for nurses and midwives to be able to provide the best possible care for others. Each C carries equal weight therefore by encouraging the 6C’s, it helps patients to be independent, improve health and provides a positive environment (Department of Health, 2012). The 6Cs include: care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment. Care is a fundamental element from the 6Cs which will be examined