Intro to Professional Nursing: Chapters 8 & 9

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to professional nursing, as presented in the lecture notes from chapters 8 and 9.

Open Systems

Systems that exchange matter, energy, or information with their environment.

Closed Systems

Systems that do not exchange matter or energy with the environment.

Homeostasis

The process by which a system maintains internal stability despite external changes.

Synergy

The interaction of two or more components to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs, starting from physiological needs to self-actualization.

Environment (in nursing metaparadigm)

The external factors affecting a patient’s health and wellbeing.

Holistic Nursing

An approach to nursing that considers the whole person, including their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Health Promotion

Activities that help improve overall health and well-being by educating individuals and communities.

Self-Efficacy

One's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations. Examples include overcoming challenges or achieving personal goals.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach to patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Theory-Understanding to Application

The relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical application in nursing education.

Healthy People 2030

A set of health objectives for the United States designed to improve health and well-being.

Nursing Metaparadigm

The four core concepts in nursing: person, environment, health, and nursing.

Philosophy in Nursing

The study of fundamental questions regarding the nature of nursing, roles, and ethical implications.

Conceptual Model

A representation of a system or phenomenon that outlines key concepts and their relationships.

Nightingale's Theory

Focuses on the environment's role in health, emphasizing sanitation and light.

Orem's Self-Care Theory

Emphasizes patient self-care and the nurse's role in helping patients meet their own care needs.

Watson's Theory of Human Caring

Centers on the importance of caring in nursing and the relationship between nurse and patient.

King's Theory of Goal Attainment

Focuses on the interaction between nurse and patient toward mutual goal setting.

Roy's Adaptation Model

Views patients as adaptive systems that need support to cope with changes.

Leininger's Theory

Emphasizes cultural competence and the importance of cultural context in nursing care.