Utility of The Theory in Education. In terms of education, self-transcendence theory is in the writings of nursing theorists who are influential in nursing education (). These writings share a common view identifying self-transcendence as a foundational concept for the nursing field (Smith & Liehr, 2014). All levels of education may use the theory in courses to support the care of the aging (Smith & Liehr, 2014). The art of acting with older adults at community senior centers is designed to develop
The Theory of Self-Transcendence: History of the Theory The theory of self-transcendence is a middle-range nursing theory which was developed by Pamela Reed (Cramer, 2013; Smith & Liehr, 2008). Self-transcendence theory establishes a framework for healthcare providers through the promotion of well-being during life-altering events (Reed, 2008). In addition, this theory provides a holistic framework for nursing care focused on the relationship between persons and their environment (Reed, 2008). This
The Theory of Self-Transcendence: History of Theory The theory of self-transcendence is a middle range theory which was developed by Pamela Reed (Cramer, 2013; Smith & Liehr, 2008). The original purpose of the theory was to enhance knowledge about what contributes to well-being in later adulthood, but now the instrument and a theory for those interested are used in individuals across the lifespan, and all health/illness experiences, to include adolescents and young adults (Ellermann & Reed, 2001)
Today, nursing profession had advanced to the highest degree, shifting from dependence on total medical direction in delivering basic care, into an independent practice by using nursing theories, models and nursing interventions. Nursing practice must be based on nursing theories and this is what makes nursing as a profession. Nursing theories gives a direction and acts as a guide for structured professional nursing practice, education and research. Effective and efficient nursing care is based on
supervisions. Nursing aides perform activities of daily living (unskilled attention) to the patient. Adequate nursing staffing is essential to both patient care and outcomes, also to the retention of nurses while inadequate staffing creates problems for both the patients and nurses. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), “massive reductions in nursing budgets, combined with the
NURSING THEORIES AND HOW IT APPLIES TO THE CLINICAL AREA BY TRACEY WILLIAMS: ID# 2015060069 TABLE OF CONTENTS . Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Definitions 4. Characteristics of a Useful Theory 5. Importance of a Useful Theory 6. Evolution of Nursing Theories & Application 7. Characteristics of Theories 8. Purpose of Nursing Theories in Practice 9. Different Theory used in Nursing 10. Three nursing theorist selected, for their contribution of Nursing & Application to the clinical area. 11. Conclusion
NURSING THEORIES AND HOW IT APPLIES TO THE CLINICAL AREA BY TRACEY WILLIAMS: ID# 2015060069 TABLE OF CONTENTS . Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Definitions 4. Characteristics of a Useful Theory 5. Importance of a Useful Theory 6. Evolution of Nursing Theories & Application 7. Characteristics of Theories 8. Purpose of Nursing Theories in Practice 9. Different Theory used in Nursing 10. Three nursing theorist selected, for their contribution of Nursing & Application to the clinical area. 11. Conclusion
Herzberg’s theory argued that job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction resulted from different causes. Satisfaction depends on motivators, while dissatisfaction is the result of hygiene factors (Udechukwu, 2009). According to Gu and Gu (2011), motivators are concerned
Livneh and Antonak (1997) define, “Psychosocial adaptation to chronic illness and disability as the final phase of an adaptation process during which the individual achieves a state of reintegration, positive striving to reach life goals, positive self-esteem and demonstrating positive attitudes toward