Week 1: What is Nursing?
Theory
a way to structure ideas that provide a purposeful though tentative, overview of a phenomena
Concepts
abstract ideas; mental representations of thoughts
Health Belief Model
an example for theory; the health belief model assumes that a person's health behaviours depend on certain "concepts"
"The Conundrum of Caring" Article
as nurses we care for those who cannot care from themselves
Conceptual Models in Nursing
identify concepts and describe their relationships to the phenomena of central concern to the discipline of nursing
Factors that Influence a Persons Health
internal/external resources, social resources, genetics, immune function, culture, interpersonal relationships, economics, mental state, geographical location, education level, politics, ecology, social status, job/career level
Conceptual Model
is a set of interrelated concepts that symbolically represents and conveys a mental image of a phenomena
attributes of "good women" according to "an end to angels" article
kindness, caring, passion, honesty, and trustworthiness
Nursings Metaparadigm: Person
refers to a being composed of the physical, intellectual, biochemical, and psychosocial needs; a holistic being in the world; an integrated whole; an adaptive system; and a being who is greater than the sum of their parts
Certain Concepts with the Health Belief Model
severity of illness, susceptibility of illness, benefits to action, and barriers to action
"An End to Angels" Article
attempts to reinforce the idea that nursing is a profession grounded in science, technology, and knowledge; historic view of "virtuous" work that is based on individual inclinations; images of nurses often belittle the knowledge and skill needed for the profession
14 Components of Virginia Henderson's Need Theory
breathe normally, eat/drink adequately, eliminate body waste, move and maintain desirable positions, sleep/rest, select suitable clothes and being able to dress and undress, maintain body temperature, keep body clean and well groomed, avoiding dangers and injuring others, communicating with others, worshipping according to ones faith, work so there's a sense of accomplishment, play/participate in recreational activities, learn/discover/satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development and health
Nursing's Metaparadigm: Nursing Goals
care of the well, care of the sick, assisting with self-care activities, helping individuals attain their human potential, and discovering and using nature's laws of health
Examples of Concepts
caring, health, illness, health promotion, temperature, time, money, love
Nursings Metaparadigm: Environment Goals
for patient to modify factors and interactions in a way that enhances health
Example of Theory
health belief model
Nursing's Metaparadigm: Nursing
nursing is a science, art, and a practice discipline and involves caring
Nursings 4 Metaparadigms
person, health, environment, nursing
Examples of The Conundrum of Caring
stabilizing a patient's illness with medication and skill; providing discharge instructions for a patient who is going home; providing counselling support for a person who has lost a loved one through death; providing support to a palliative patient
Nursings Metaparadigm: Environment
surrounding factors that influence a persons health
Nursings Metaparadigm: Health
the ability to function independently; successful adaptation to life's stressors; achievement of one's full life potential; and unit of mind, body, and soul. relative to the person and is defined according to the pt's perspective
Philosophy
the study of the fundamental nature of reality, knowledge, and existence; a statement of beliefs and values about human beings and their world
Metaparadigm
the worldview of a discipline; the ideology with which the theories, knowledge, and processes for knowing, finding meaning and coherence; concepts that identify the primary interests to a discipline/profession; the propositions that describe those concepts and their relationships to each other
