Nursing Theorists and Concepts

A set of flashcards covering major nursing theorists, their identified concepts, and the core focus of their respective theories as presented in the lecture notes.

What is the central focus of Nightingale's nursing theory?

Environment; a clean environment equates to better healing.

How does Wiedenbach define the nurse's role in the 'Need for Help' theory?

The nurse identifies and fulfills the patient's need for help.

What is the core concept of Henderson's nursing theory?

The 14 Basic Needs; the nurse helps the patient become independent.

What is the emphasis of Abdellah's nursing theory?

The 21 Nursing Problems; the nurse identifies and solves patient problems.

What is the central theme of Watson's nursing theory?

Caring; nursing is centered on human caring.

According to Orem's Self-Care theory, what is the goal of nursing?

To help the patient do what they cannot do for themselves.

What are the primary goals in Levine's Conservation theory?

To conserve energy and integrity while helping the patient adapt.

How does Rogers describe the person and environment in the 'Energy Fields' theory?

The person and environment are unitary energy fields.

What is the maintenance goal in Johnson's nursing theory?

To maintain behavioral balance.

What is the primary focus of Roy's nursing theory?

Adaptation; helping the person adapt to changes.

How does Neuman define the nurse's responsibility regarding stressors?

The nurse protects the person from stressors.

In Hall's 'Care-Core-Cure' model, what do the three components represent?

Care = nursing, Core = person, and Cure = treatment.

According to King, how do the nurse and patient work together?

The nurse and patient communicate, interact, and set goals.

What is the primary medium for nursing according to Peplau?

A therapeutic relationship.

What is the nurse's priority in Orlando's nursing theory?

Responding to the patient's immediate need for help.

What does Pender's Health Promotion theory encourage?

Behaviors that promote health.

What is the focus of Travelbee's Human-to-Human theory?

Connecting with the patient as a unique human being.

What is the goal of transcultural care in Leininger's theory?

To provide care that fits the patient's culture.

How is health defined in Newman's theory?

A process of expanding consciousness.

How does nursing expertise develop according to Benner?

Through experience, moving from Novice to Expert.

What is the central concept of Fitzpatrick's theory?

Life Rhythm; health and development occur through life rhythms.

What are the five caring processes identified by Swanson?

Knowing, Being with, Doing for, Enabling, and Maintaining belief.

What is the focus of Parse's Human Becoming theory?

The idea that people create meaning and choices in their lives.

What is the focus of Letty Kuan's Holistic Filipino Nursing theory?

Dignity, compassion, and holistic care.

What are the focus areas of Abarquez's CARE/Leadership theory?

Quality nursing care, organization, and leadership.