NURS 1067 Foundations of Nursing Theory Week 1

Flashcards covering key concepts from NURS 1067 Week 1 lecture, including nursing theory, theoretical models, the nursing metaparadigm, self-concept, and self-reflection.

Theory

A purposeful set of assumptions or propositions that identify the relationships between concepts, used to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe care.

Concept

An idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics, such as Client, Nurse, or Environment.

Nursing Theory

Organized knowledge about nursing that enables nurses to use it professionally, aiming to describe, predict, and explain nursing phenomena and guide education, practice, and research.

Grand Theory

A broad-scope theory that provides a structural framework to direct nursing science.

Middle-Range Theory

A theory with a more limited scope, addressing specific phenomena and reflecting nursing practice.

Descriptive Theory

A theory that explains, relates, and sometimes predicts why a phenomenon occurs, such as in client assessment.

Prescriptive Theory

A theory that addresses nursing interventions (treatment) and helps predict the consequences of those interventions.

Model (Conceptual Framework)

Representations of the beliefs depicted by a theory, serving as the application of the theory into practice.

Practice Based Theory

A theoretical model in nursing, exemplified by Florence Nightingale's focus on an environment conducive to healing.

Needs Theory

A theoretical model in nursing, exemplified by Virginia Henderson's focus on 14 basic human needs.

Interactionist Theory

A theoretical model in nursing, exemplified by Hildegard Peplau's focus on the interpersonal relationship between client and nurse.

Systems Theory

A theoretical model in nursing that focuses on the complex interaction between parts (subsystems) and the whole (system).

Nursing Metaparadigm

A group of theories representing how the nursing profession functions, composed of four core concepts: Person, Health, Environment/Situation, and Nursing.

Four Metaparadigm Concepts of Nursing

Person, Health, Environment/Situation, Nursing; together, these concepts point to a holistic view of care.

Holistic Care

A view of care that considers all aspects of a client's needs, including psychological, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions.

Self-Concept

A mental image of oneself consisting of four components: Body Image, Role Performance, Personal Identity, and Self-Esteem.

Body Image

The image of the physical self, including perception of size, appearance, and functioning, developed partly from others' attitudes and individual experiences.

Role Conflict

A situation where one person assumes two contradictory or mutually exclusive roles, such as caring for children and parents.

Role Ambiguity

A situation where expectations are unclear, and individuals do not know what to do or how to do it, as seen in a rapidly changing job or adolescence.

Role Strain

Frustration related to a role expected of a person that does not fit or feel right, such as gender role stereotypes.

Role Overload

Having more roles or responsibilities than is manageable.

Personal Identity

A conscious sense of individuality and uniqueness, continually evolving and often viewed in terms of name, gender, age, race, culture, occupation, talents, or marital status.

Gender Identity

The degree to which a person identifies as male, female, or some combination.

Sexual Orientation

A person's predominant preference for sexual attraction over time, based on gender.

Self-Esteem

The judgment of one's own worth, comparing personal standards and performance to others and to one’s ideal self; can be global or specific.

Reflection (Self-Reflection)

The process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or meaning, essential for self-evaluation and improvement of nursing practice.

Practice Reflection

An intentional process of thinking, analyzing, and learning about practice to identify learning needs and commit to action.

Benefits of Practice Reflection for the Nurse

Includes improved critical thinking, empowerment, greater self-awareness, and personal and professional growth.

Benefits of Practice Reflection for the Client

Includes improved quality of care and improved client outcomes.