Nursing Theories In Nursing

NURSING THEORIES

AND HOW IT APPLIES TO THE CLINICAL AREA

BY

TRACEY WILLIAMS: ID# 2015060069

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Objectives

2. Definitions

3. Different Theory used in Nursing

4. Three nursing theorist selected, for their contribution of Nursing & Application to the clinical area.

5. References

OBJECTIVES

To assess the patient condition by the various methods explained by the nursing theory

To identify the needs of the patient

To demonstrate an effective communication and interaction with the patient.

To select a theory for the application according to the need of the patient

To apply the theory to solve the identified problems of the patient

To evaluate the extent to which the process was fruitful

DEFINITIONS

Nursing theory is an

Th main goal of nursing is to promote the adaptive coping mechanisms of the patient which can encourage wellness.

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING CONT’D

VIRGINIA HENDERSON

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING CONT’D

Theory states that the nurse purpose is to assist an individual sick or well, in this contributes to a full recovery of health, or if terminally ill of Critically ill to a peaceful and dignified death as deserved. The nurse however should encourage independency on patients as quickly as possible to enable them to do basic activities of daily living.

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING CONT’D

FAYE GLENN ABDELLAH

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING CONT’D

Abdellah’s Theory identifies nursing as a helping profession. Nursing care means doing something for and to the patient, also providing info to the patient for meeting their needs, which encourages patient’s to be in good health.

Abdellah defines health as a state of being free of illness, and a healthy state of mind and body.

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING

Firstly it will help the nurse to be aware of the way in which the patient belief and cultural practice can provide resources of their experience with illness, suffering, and death,

Aids nurses to understand and respect the diversity that is often present in the nurse to patient ratio, also helps to strengthened the Nurse/ Patient relationship in understanding their cultural background

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING CONT’D

ROSEMARIE RIZZO PARSE

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING CONT’D

The main objective in Parse’s Theory, allows each individual to work together with the internal and the external environment.

Each individual is unique that creates patterns, (habits, coping behaviors) within themselves and the environment they live in.

The nurses role is to be actively present to listen , when patients needed to voice their concerns and fears.

This theory states that the individual, and the main objective is caring and promoting wellness, than illness.

According to Parse, Health is a process of being a unique person who had experience.

DIFFERENT THEORIES USED IN NURSING CONT’D

KURT