Nursing theory and theories used by nursing

These flashcards cover key concepts, theories, and definitions relevant to nursing theory and practice as highlighted in the lecture notes.

Florence Nightingale's Theoretical Assumptions

Emphasizes the importance of nurse-client relationships and the environment's impact on health.

Concept

An idea or notion that represents an aspect of human experience in nursing.

Nursing Theories

Bodies of knowledge used to describe or explain concepts found in nursing practice.

Metaparadigm

A global framework describing the primary concepts of a discipline, focusing on person, health, environment, and nursing.

Humanistic Nursing Theory

Focuses on the human experience between nurses and patients, emphasizing presence and connection.

From Novice to Expert Model

A framework that describes the progression of a nurse's knowledge and skills from novice to expert levels.

Social Determinants of Health

Factors such as personal, social, and economic influences that affect health outcomes.

RCN Pain Knowledge and Skills Framework

A framework outlining competencies related to pain management in nursing practice.

Characteristics of Humanistic Nursing

Includes being with and doing with; dialogue; and presence in nurse-patient interactions.

Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring

Focuses on establishing a caring relationship that addresses the body, mind, and spirit.

Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory

Describes the phases of nurse-patient relationships essential for therapeutic environments.

Nursing as a Model

A visual representation of a theory that helps understand relationships between concepts.

Theory in Practice

The application of theory in direct client care, education, administration, and research.

Florence Nightingale's Theoretical Assumptions

Emphasizes the importance of nurse-client relationships and the environment's impact on health.

Concept

An idea or notion that represents an aspect of human experience in nursing.

Nursing Theories

Bodies of knowledge used to describe or explain concepts found in nursing practice.

Metaparadigm

A global framework describing the primary concepts of a discipline, focusing on person, health, environment, and nursing.

Humanistic Nursing Theory

Focuses on the human experience between nurses and patients, emphasizing presence and connection.

From Novice to Expert Model

A framework that describes the progression of a nurse's knowledge and skills from novice to expert levels.

Social Determinants of Health

Factors such as personal, social, and economic influences that affect health outcomes.

RCN Pain Knowledge and Skills Framework

A framework outlining competencies related to pain management in nursing practice.

Characteristics of Humanistic Nursing

Includes being with and doing with; dialogue; and presence in nurse-patient interactions.

Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring

Focuses on establishing a caring relationship that addresses the body, mind, and spirit.

Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory

Describes the phases of nurse-patient relationships essential for therapeutic environments.

Nursing as a Model

A visual representation of a theory that helps understand relationships between concepts.

Theory in Practice

The application of theory in direct client care, education, administration, and research.

Person (Metaparadigm)

The recipient of nursing care, encompassing individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Health (Metaparadigm)

A dynamic state of well-being, defined by the individual, family, or community, often viewed on a continuum.

Environment (Metaparadigm)

All internal and external factors that influence the person, including physical, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects.

Nursing (Metaparadigm)

The actions, roles, and functions of the nurse in assisting individuals to achieve health and well-being.

Therapeutic Relationship

A goal-oriented relationship between nurse and patient, evolving through distinct phases to promote healing and growth.

Caring Relationship

A spiritual-humanistic intersubjective process between the nurse and another person that results in harmony and healing, as per Watson's theory.

Presence (Humanistic Nursing)

The act of being fully present and engaged with the patient, offering empathetic connection and support.

Dialogue (Humanistic Nursing)

A genuine exchange between nurse and patient, fostering mutual understanding and shared decision-making.

Florence Nightingale's Theoretical Assumptions

Emphasizes the importance of nurse-client relationships and the environment's impact on health.

Concept

An idea or notion that represents an aspect of human experience in nursing.

Nursing Theories

Bodies of knowledge used to describe or explain concepts found in nursing practice.

Metaparadigm

A global framework describing the primary concepts of a discipline, focusing on person, health, environment, and nursing.

Humanistic Nursing Theory

Focuses on the human experience between nurses and patients, emphasizing presence and connection.

From Novice to Expert Model

A framework that describes the progression of a nurse's knowledge and skills from novice to expert levels.

Social Determinants of Health

Factors such as personal, social, and economic influences that affect health outcomes.

RCN Pain Knowledge and Skills Framework

A framework outlining competencies related to pain management in nursing practice.

Characteristics of Humanistic Nursing

Includes being with and doing with; dialogue; and presence in nurse-patient interactions.

Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring

Focuses on establishing a caring relationship that addresses the body, mind, and spirit.

Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory

Describes the phases of nurse-patient relationships essential for therapeutic environments.

Nursing as a Model

A visual representation of a theory that helps understand relationships between concepts.

Theory in Practice

The application of theory in direct client care, education, administration, and research.

Person (Metaparadigm)

The recipient of nursing care, encompassing individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Health (Metaparadigm)

A dynamic state of well-being, defined by the individual, family, or community, often viewed on a continuum.

Environment (Metaparadigm)

All internal and external factors that influence the person, including physical, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects.

Nursing (Metaparadigm)

The actions, roles, and functions of the nurse in assisting individuals to achieve health and well-being.

Therapeutic Relationship

A goal-oriented relationship between nurse and patient, evolving through distinct phases to promote healing and growth.

Caring Relationship

A spiritual-humanistic intersubjective process between the nurse and another person that results in harmony and healing, as per Watson's theory.

Presence (Humanistic Nursing)

The act of being fully present and engaged with the patient, offering empathetic connection and support.

Dialogue (Humanistic Nursing)

A genuine exchange between nurse and patient, fostering mutual understanding and shared decision-making.

Orientation Phase (Peplau's Theory)

The initial phase where the patient seeks help, and the nurse helps the patient recognize and understand their problem. Both identify problems and test the limits of the relationship.

Identification Phase (Peplau's Theory)

The phase where the patient begins to identify with those who can help them, and the nurse assists the patient in developing a sense of belonging and capability to deal with their problems.

Exploitation Phase (Peplau's Theory)

The phase where the patient takes full advantage of the services offered by the nurse, using the relationship to meet their needs and resolve problems.

Resolution Phase (Peplau's Theory)

The final phase where the patient's needs have been met, and they move toward independence from the nurse, leading to termination of the relationship.

Novice (Benner's Model)

A beginner with no experience in the situation in which they are expected to perform, relying on rules or protocols.

Advanced Beginner (Benner's Model)

A nurse who has gained some experience and can recognize recurrent meaningful components of a situation, acting on principles formulated on experience.

Competent (Benner's Model)

A nurse with 2-3 years of experience in the same area, who can see long-range goals and consciously organize and plan actions based on abstract and analytical thinking.

Proficient (Benner's Model)

A nurse who perceives situations as wholes rather than in terms of isolated parts, with a holistic understanding of the patient, which improves decision-making.

Expert (Benner's Model)

A nurse with an intuitive grasp of situations, who can identify central problems without wasting time on a plethora of irrelevant options, demonstrating highly skilled and flexible performance.

Nightingale's Environmental Factor: Cleanliness

The importance of hygiene and sanitation (e.g., clean air, water, linens, patient surroundings) to prevent disease and promote healing.

Nightingale's Environmental Factor: Fresh Air

Providing proper ventilation and fresh air to the patient, preventing stale air and promoting respiratory health.

Nightingale's Environmental Factor: Light

The therapeutic effect of natural light on the patient's well-being and recovery, advocating for ample light in patient rooms.

Nightingale's Environmental Factor: Warmth

Maintaining an appropriate and comfortable temperature for the patient, to prevent chilling or excessive heat.

Nightingale's Environmental Factor: Quiet

Minimizing noise and unnecessary disturbances to allow patients adequate rest and recovery.

Nightingale's Environmental Factor: Diet

Ensuring proper nutrition for the patient, adapting food choices to individual needs and health conditions to aid recovery.

Watson's Caritas Process: Loving-Kindness

Practicing loving-kindness and equanimity within the context of caring consciousness. This involves being present and open to the patient’s experience without judgment.

Watson's Caritas Process: Authentic Presence

Being authentically present, and enabling, and sustaining the deep belief system and subjective life world of self and one-being-cared-for.

Watson's Caritas Process: Cultivating Spiritual Practices

Cultivating one’s own spiritual practices and transpersonal self, going beyond the ego self.

Watson's Caritas Process: Caring Relationship

Developing and sustaining a help-trusting, caring-healing relationship.

Watson's Caritas Process: Expressing Feelings

Being present to, and supportive of, the expression of positive and negative feelings as a connection with deeper spirit and self of the one-being-cared-for.

Select all that apply: The four primary concepts of a nursing Metaparadigm traditionally include:

A) Person
B) Health
C) Economics
D) Environment
E) Nursing

A) Person, B) Health, D) Environment, E) Nursing

Florence Nightingale's theoretical assumptions primarily emphasize:

A) The use of advanced technological equipment.
B) The importance of nurse-client relationships and the environment's impact on health.
C) The development of new pharmacological treatments.
D) The economic advantages of nursing care.

B) The importance of nurse-client relationships and the environment's impact on health.

True or False: Humanistic Nursing Theory focuses primarily on the technical skills required for complex medical procedures.

False

According to Benner's 'From Novice to Expert Model', which level describes a nurse who has gained some experience and can recognize recurrent meaningful components of a situation?

A) Novice
B) Advanced Beginner
C) Competent
D) Proficient

B) Advanced Beginner

Select all that apply: Social Determinants of Health include factors such as:

A) Personal influences
B) Social influences
C) Genetic predisposition
D) Economic influences
E) Geographical location

A) Personal influences, B) Social influences, D) Economic influences

True or False: Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring focuses on establishing a caring relationship that addresses only the physical body.

False

Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory describes:

A) The impact of organizational hierarchies on nursing practice.
B) The phases of nurse-patient relationships essential for therapeutic environments.
C) The optimal staffing ratios for hospital units.
D) The legal responsibilities of nurses.

B) The phases of nurse-patient relationships essential for therapeutic environments.

True or False: A Novice nurse in Benner's Model relies on an intuitive grasp of situations to make decisions.

False

In Benner's 'From Novice to Expert Model', a nurse typically requires 2-3 years of experience in the same area to reach the _ level.

A) Advanced Beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert

B) Competent

Select all that apply: According to Florence Nightingale, which aspects are important for 'Cleanliness' in the patient's environment?

A) Clean air
B) Clean water
C) Dirty linens for observation
D) Patient surroundings
E) Clean food preparation

A) Clean air, B) Clean water, D) Patient surroundings, E) Clean food preparation

True or False: Florence Nightingale advocated for minimizing natural light in patient rooms to promote rest.

False

Watson's Caritas Process of 'Practicing loving-kindness and equanimity within the context of caring consciousness' primarily involves:

A) Strictly adhering to medical protocols without emotional involvement.
B) Being present and open to the patient’s experience without judgment.
C) Prioritizing one's own comfort over the patient's needs.
D) Focusing solely on the disease process.

B) Being present and open to the patient’s experience without judgment.

True or False: In Watson's Caritas Processes, cultivating one's own spiritual practices is seen as essential for going beyond the ego self.

True

A goal-oriented relationship between nurse and patient, evolving through distinct phases to promote healing and growth, is known as a(n):

A) Social acquaintance
B) Professional distance
C) Therapeutic Relationship
D) Casual interaction

C) Therapeutic Relationship

What is defined as "An idea or notion that represents an aspect of human experience in nursing"?

C) A concept

True or False: Benner's 'From Novice to Expert Model' is primarily used to assess a nurse's administrative capabilities within a hospital setting.

False

In which phase of Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory does the patient take full advantage of the services offered by the nurse to meet their needs and resolve problems?

A) Orientation Phase

B) Identification Phase

C) Exploitation Phase

D) Resolution Phase

C) Exploitation Phase

Select all that apply: To ensure 'Quiet' as an environmental factor, Florence Nightingale emphasized:

A) Minimizing noise

B) Encouraging loud group discussions

C) Reducing unnecessary disturbances

D) Promoting adequate rest and recovery

E) Playing therapeutic music constantly

A) Minimizing noise, C) Reducing unnecessary disturbances, D) Promoting adequate rest and recovery

According to Benner's 'From Novice to Expert Model', which level describes a nurse who perceives situations as wholes rather than in terms of isolated parts, with a holistic understanding of the patient?

A) Competent

B) Novice

C) Expert

D) Proficient

D) Proficient

True or False: Watson's Caritas Process of 'Authentic Presence' requires the nurse to strictly maintain emotional detachment from the patient's subjective life world.

False

Select all that apply: 'Nursing Theories' are best described as:

A) Bodies of knowledge

B) Used to describe concepts

C) Used to explain concepts

D) Found in nursing practice

E) Exclusive to medical doctors

A) Bodies of knowledge, B) Used to describe concepts, C) Used to explain concepts, D) Found in nursing practice