Intro to Nursing Part 2 - Theoretical Foundations and Evidence-Based Practice

Flashcards covering nursing theory levels, components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), research methodologies, and professional standards like QSEN and the ANA.

Theory

The foundation for nursing care that defines ideas or concepts, explains relationships among the concepts, and predicts outcomes.

Nursing Theory

Conceptualizes an aspect of nursing to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe nursing care based on EBP data and nurse experience.

Phenomenon

A term, description, or label given to describe ideas or responses to an event, situation, or process.

Grand Theories

Abstract, broad in scope, and complex theories that focus on systems rather than specific protocols, such as Transcultural Nursing Theory.

Middle Range Theories

Theories that are more limited, less abstract, and focus on specific concepts to expand on grand theories, such as Self Care Theory.

Practice Theories

Situation-specific theories that are narrow, focused, and bring theory to the bedside to explain management.

Descriptive Theories

The first level of theory that describes the phenomenon without being action-oriented or making a change.

Prescriptive Theories

Theories that guide practice by addressing nursing interventions, anticipating outcomes, and directing nursing action.

Nightingale's Environmental Theory

A grand theory established by the first nursing theorist that focuses on the patient's environment and linked observation with data collection.

Novice

According to Patricia Benner's theory, a person with no professional experience.

Advanced Beginner

A stage in Patricia Benner's theory where a person can note recurrent meaningful situational components.

Competent

A stage in Benner's theory where the individual begins to understand actions in terms of long-range goals.

Proficient

A stage in Benner's theory where the individual perceives situations as wholes rather than in terms of separate aspects.

Expert

A stage in Benner's theory where the individual has an intuitive grasp of the situation and zeros in on the accurate region of the problem.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

A problem-solving approach to clinical practice that considers the conscientious use of best evidence, the clinician's expertise, and client preferences and values.

PICOT Format

A specific clinical question format representing: P (Patient population of interest), I (Intervention of interest), C (Comparison of interest), O (Outcome), and T (Time).

Randomized Control Trials (RCT)

The gold standard of research studies used to collect evidence.

Quantitative Research

The precise, systematic, and objective examination of numerical data to find patterns and averages.

Qualitative Research

Unstructured or semi-structured research using open-ended questions to find theorizations and interpretations based on descriptions and properties.

QSEN

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses, a national movement focusing on health care safety and quality gained through Knowledge, Skill, and Attribute.

QSEN Competencies

Patient-centered care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Informatics.

ANA Code of Ethics Provision 1

States that the nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.

Nurse Practice Act (NPA)

State-level regulations that define the scope of practice (APRN, RN, LPN) and ensure safe, competent, and professional standards and care.