Lecture Notes: Evolution of Nursing Theories and Conceptual Models (Video)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key nursing theories, theorists, and conceptual models from Units 1–4.

The broad conceptual boundaries of nursing, comprising the four phenomena: human beings, environment, health, and nursing.

Metaparadigm

A set of testable propositions derived from philosophies, conceptual models, grand theories, or theories from other disciplines that explain nursing phenomena.

Nursing Theory

A highly abstract, broad theoretical framework that guides nursing research and practice but is less testable in specific clinical contexts.

Grand Theory

A more concrete, practice-oriented theory with specific, testable propositions and contextual details (e.g., patient age, health condition, setting, action of the nurse).

Middle-Range Theory

Sets of concepts addressing phenomena central to nursing and the propositions that explain relationships among them.

Conceptual Models

The development, eras, and importance of nursing theory for the discipline and profession.

Historical Significance of Nursing Theory

Theory focusing on nurse–client relationships, communication, and therapeutic use of self to promote growth.

Hildegard E. Peplau (Interpersonal Relations Theory)

Definition of nursing and a framework of 14 basic human needs guiding care.

Virginia Henderson (Definition of Nursing, 14 Basic Needs)

A taxonomy of 21 nursing problems used to guide patient care.

Faye Glenn Abdellah (21 Nursing Problems)

Conceptualization of nursing as the art of helping and guiding care.

Ernestine Wiedenbach (The Helping Art of Clinical Nursing)

Nursing model identifying three components: core (being), care (doing for), and cure (treating).

Lydia Hall (Core, Care, and Cure Model)

Theory emphasizing caring through authentic human relationships and meaning making.

Joyce Travelbee (Human-to-Human Relationship Model)

Contributions to nursing knowledge in pediatric assessment and care.

Kathryn E. Barnard (Child Health Assessment)

A conceptual framework outlining nursing phenomena and relationships.

Evelyn Adam (Conceptual Model for Nursing)

The RLT model; activities of living used to structure nursing assessment and care.

Roper, Logan, and Tierney (Model for Nursing Based on a Model of Living)

Theory emphasizing dynamic nurse–patient interactions in the nursing process.

Ida Jean Orlando (Nursing Process Theory)

Model focusing on conserving energy, structure, personal beliefs, and social integrity.

Myra Estrin Levine (Conservation Model)

Nursing theory viewing persons as irreducible energy fields in interaction with the environment.

Martha E. Rogers (Unitary Human Beings)

Theory centered on individuals’ self-care capacities and deficits requiring nursing.

Dorothea E. Orem (Self-Care Deficit Theory)

Theory about goal setting and attainment through nurse–patient interactions.

Imogene M. King (Conceptual System and Goal Attainment)

Holistic model focusing on stressors, lines of defense, and system stability.

Betty Neuman (Systems Model)

Theory of adaptation to stimuli with coping processes and life processes.

Sister Callista Roy (Adaptation Model)

View of the person as an organized set of behavioral subsystems.

Dorothy Johnson (Behavioral System Model)

Theory positioning caring as the core of nursing practice and transformation.

Anne Boykin & Savina Schoenhofer (Nursing as Caring)

Theory examining the process and health impact of transitions throughout life.

Afaf Meleis (Transitions Theory)

Model explaining factors that influence health-promoting behaviors.

Nola J. Pender (Health Promotion Model)

Theory emphasizing culturally congruent care across diverse populations.

Madeleine Leininger (Culture Care Diversity and Universality)

Concept of health as an evolving process of expanding awareness.

Margaret A. Newman (Health as Expanding Consciousness)

Theory focusing on human becoming and meaning-making through lived experience.

Rosemarie Rizzo Parse (Human Becoming)

Approach to understanding patient experiences through modeling and role expectations.

Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, Mary Ann P. Swain (Modeling and Role-Modeling)

Theoretical approach to caring framed as an integrated, harmonious process.

Gladys L. Husted & James H. Husted (Symphonological Caring)

Application of bioethics to nursing practice to guide moral decision-making.

Bioethical Theory