Theory is regarded as a branch of science that provides a detailed insight into conceptual principles, predicting and explaining a class of phenomenon. Theory depicts some specific aspects of reality that are identified by the theorists to predict, describe, and explain responses, conditions, situations, relationships or events. Ideas or themes presented in theories are not static rather subject to change and may become obsolete, replaced by new ones. In this context, this paper will reflect on four
Comparing the Theories of Betty Neuman and Ida Orlando Meghan Adams Nipissing University Comparing the Theories of Betty Neuman and Ida Orlando This paper will compare two grand theories: Betty Neuman’s Systems Model and Ida Jean Orlando’s Nursing Process Theory. Background Betty Neuman was born in Lowell, Ohio and received her Registered Nursing diploma from Peoples Hospital School of Nursing, Akron, Ohio in 1947 and graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) with
An upward comparison is the process of comparing ourselves to others who are better than we are. An upward comparison has positive and negative connotations. The positive of an upward comparison, is that the individual is striving to do and be better. The negative side to this term is that the person does not think that they are good enough. They are disappointed in themselves and covet what others have and have done. My upward social comparison has inspired me to be a stronger godly woman. The
Concept Synthesis on Personal Philosophy of Nursing The primary purpose of this assignment is to describe and analyze the author’s perspective on the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm as well as their application into nursing practice. In addition, the author will propose two concepts pertinent to practice and discuss how these concepts relate to his nursing philosophy and professional foundation for practice. Nursing Autobiography The nursing profession offers many areas of opportunity
My nursing model reflects the four nursing concepts. The train and rail road are example of the four nursing concepts. The engine represent health, conductor represent nursing, cars represent human, and rail track represent environment The philosophy of nursing is defined as the intellectual and affective outcomes of the professional nurse's efforts to: 1) understand the ultimate relationships between humans, their environment, and health 2) approach nursing as a scientific discipline 3) Integrate
Analysis to Clinical Practice The area of medicine contains philosophical orientations that are used in developing theories and advancing the state of knowledge. Instead of focusing on the solving of problems, however, its philosophy centers on the concepts that build the processes of the discipline, to reveal the foundations and presuppositions that are evident. The philosophy of nursing centers on the discovery of truth and knowledge, while attempting to discern the things that are valuable and important
nursing’s ontological perspective as a practice discipline. In order to achieve this, the author will explain what an ontology perspective to nursing means. The author will define what is nursing and the nature of nursing. This will be looked at from an ontological nursing perspective. The author will discuss the characteristics that determine the nursing perspective. The key aspects to knowledge as a practice discipline will be addressed. Concluding with the main points outlined. Ontology is a
that a nursing theory is a “conceptualization of some aspect of nursing that describes, explains, predicts, or prescribes nursing care” (p. 41). When applied properly within the profession, a nursing theory’s purpose is to help nurses analyze a patient’s needs and develop treatment plans accordingly. A nurse’s comprehension of a given theory can also influence the type of treatment provided for the patient (Perry, 2013). Dr. Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is one of the many theories that can
The theory-research-practice gap is multifaceted a long standing issue that exists not only in nursing but in other fields as well. As a nurse, it is imperative to understand the roles of nursing theory, nursing research, clinical practice and the integration of these three aspects of the nursing field. Insight into this gap can help advanced practice nurses improve their understanding of the future of nursing practice and their role in this theory-research-practice gap. Nursing theory is generally
Bibliography on Nursing Theory/Practice Models Nursing theory : Madeleine Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality 1. De Villiers, L & Van der Wal, D. (1995). Putting Leininger's Nursing Theory Culture Care Diversity and Universality into Operation in the Curriculum- Part 1. In Curationis 18(1) (pp.56-60). Many theorists and scholars and nurses believe that Madeleine Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality and transcultural nursing in general have greatly