It can be defined as concept of health which takes into account physical, mental, spiritual and social elements that generally comprises a person. In addition to the fore mentioned elements, one would incorporate family as a fifth aspect because the family makes us who we are as a person. Since there is no clear delineation of the impact family has in holistic health as a concept or in the human becoming theory it has been added as a distinguishing factor to make clear that one is a concept and the other is a personal theory. Using the meta-paradigms of nursing; human-being, environment and nursing practice can
Bringing together education and healing was a life-changing experience that made me realize that nursing is my true calling. Traditionally, nurses were viewed as caregivers. In today’s world, image of nursing profession changes as nurses play many other roles such as patient’s advocates, educators, managers, team members, facilitators, and experts. (Zerwekh, 2006). As I read the entries from my reflective journal, I could see how my focus shifted from assisting patient with his basic needs at the beginning of the nursing school to more comprehensive nursing care today.
During her years of experience, Leininger began to recognize the need for a theory surrounding the concept of caring. She was motivated by her observations as a nurse, providing care to children who displayed recurrent behavior patterns related to their culture (Sitzman & Eichelberger, 2011, p. 93). She is a major contributor to nursing practice, research, and academics. “In 1974, she founded the Transcultural Nursing Society and the Journal of Transcultural Nursing to support the research of the society” (University of Washington, 2013, para. 5).
If nurses are applying Watson’s theory to their practice, the result should be a continual transformation in health care. Watson developed her theory in 1979 and revised it 1985 and 1988. Most of the revisions were done to her carative factors that she believes is the guide for the core of nursing (Cara, 2003, p. 52). Her theory is based on human caring relationships and the deep experiences of human life (Suliman, Welmann, Omer, & Thomas, 2009, p. 293). According to Suliman, Welmann, Omer, & Thomas, (2009), Watson’s theory suggests that, “Caring is a different way of being human, present, attentive, conscious, and intentional.
Caring can be perceived as a relationship in which a nurse is dedicated to the needs of the cared for, but also as a moral obligation and a legal duty (Morse et al 1990). One of Roach’s (1984) five C’s ‘Commitment’, matches this remark and it also states
I will first provide an overview of the issue in relation to both these fields of nursing and discuss why it is important and the impact it has on nursing care. I will then highlight any similarities and/or differences that may rise between the two fields. Adult nurses provide a high standard of essential personal care with dignity and compassion, while also being able to undertake complex interventions and use specialist skills, such as communication-the basic skill needed to survive as a nurse. Philippa Sully (2003) stated that “development of effective working relationships underpins all aspects of nursing practice. Whether we are exploring the best way to arrange shift cover or discuss with patients and their families the most appropriate community care, how we communicate depends on our professional relationships with all those involved.” In other words, communication is a key aspect in nursing as a whole.
These beliefs, values, and practices influence the health promotion and disease prevention in which they seek (Edelman & Mandle, 2010). The assessment of these practices is an essential role nurse’s play in caring for each individual and family. By using the family focused approach the nurse can determine the support and care a family can provide to the patient. The nurse can then assess the family’s potential of obtaining optimal health. The purpose of this paper is for the nurse to complete a health assessment of a family by using Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns and the system’s approach.
Career Mapping In this essay I will briefly be describing the roles of a registered nurse, self evaluating myself by comparing personal transferable skills that I can bring into nursing. I will be looking at how to develop my skills that I am lacking in and discussing nursing career goals and opportunities I have learnt so far. The role of a nurse is very diverse, they have to be a care giver by assisting patients attending to their needs, communicator as they have to communicate with a range of people; patients and other healthcare professionals. Teacher by educating patients learn about their health and health care procedures they need to perform maintain or restore Health, Advocate to protect the patient and the human rights. Counsellor which is a process helping the patient recognise and cope with the problems.
This framework defines nursing as a profession rather than a task-based job. It also provides structures that allow the nurse to function as a professional, as a colleague and supports the organization and effective use of resources. The UVA Nursing Care Delivery System: The care delivery system endorsed by the UVA PNSO is Relationship-Based Care. Relationship-Based Care is a framework that identifies the three fundamental relationships that define the patient experience: the nurses’ relationships to self, to colleagues, and to patients and families. Relationship-Based Care aligns with the organizational goals and values and provides a synergistic approach to excellent outcomes.
The following essay aims to identify how reflection in action and on action may impact on the provision of services by District Nurses. The author felt it important to define the two concepts, in order to understand their relevance to practice. It was found by Schon (1983) that reflection- in-action, was a nurses’ ability to understand how an individual was responding to a nursing intervention at the present time; in contrast to reflection-on-action which was thinking through a situation after it had occurred. From this understanding the author established through in depth reading that reflection has been a topic of discussion within nursing, health and social care professions for years (Kinsella, 2009). The theory of reflection has made the author identify the epistemology of reflection in and on action and the effect this can have on her professional growth.