The theory has undergone evolution for several years, but its root principal remains outstanding. The theory stresses on the concept of humanistic issue of nursing in conjunction to scientific knowledge. She modeled the theory in a way that it clearly brings out the implication and focus to nursing as a different health line of work. She believed that caring is a backing and support of the identity of nurses (Delaune, 2002). She added on that the identity of medicine is that of caring because nurses deal with patients and medicines; the same should describe their character.
Today, considerable focus in nursing science has been on integration of knowledge into practice, largely with increased attention to evidence based practice and translation research (McEwen & Willis, 2014). There are different types of nursing theories and these theories are developed for the purpose of explaining and describing nursing care. Examples include; Environment theory, Interpersonal theory, Adaptation theory, Goal Attainment theory, etc. I have chosen to focus on Dorothea Orem’s self-care theory for the purpose of this paper in which I will analyze the importance of nursing theory and highlight the key ideas of the self-care theory. Importance of Nursing Theory Nursing theory provides the foundation for nursing research which develops nursing practice.
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.
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.
The core concept of nursing is the diversity in healthcare settings dealt with the disparity between theorist of Florence Nothingale and Jean Watson. Florence Nothingale environment theory and metaparadigms will help establish the criteria which identify where and when nurse apply the core concept of nursing practice on a daily basis. Jean Watson theory is the philosophy and science of caring which is interrelated theories of Florence nightingale concepts. To understand these theory we have to understand the core concept of knowledge that will establish the path of explanations and give the meaning of a phenomena of nursing practice. These nursing practices must base on nursing theories we are using in the clinical setting of practice.
The purpose of this paper is to talk about the core competency of a direct care provider, such as a Nurse Practitioner, compare and contrast with a nondirect care provider, such as a Nurse Executive, and analyze similarities and differences between the two providers. Compare and Contrast The author chose to discuss the core competency of nurse practitioner as a direct care advance provider. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (2014) recommended nine competencies. The Nurse Practitioner is deemed competent and has a good scientific foundation, leadership, and excellent qualities on patient care. Nurse Practitioner practices scientific inquiry, knowledgeable in health care delivery systems, practices ethics, and independent team player.
The Title The title of the article is concise and contains the background information about the research. It has two parts in which the first part poses the research question while the second part of the title provides insight about the source of data for the research. The research explores factors that contribute to effective communication in nursing contexts. To obtain relevant information for the study, nurse educators and clinicians are engaged. Therefore, the title is informative in that it provides an overview of the research purpose and the source of data.
They can range from being very basic in nature to the most complex of emphases. Most generally, a theory is centered on a theorist's viewpoints, indirect or categorical assumptions, and more than likely the theorist’s own experiences with the topic at hand. Concepts are developed and their structure and relationships are described in great detail. This then leads to the strategies being developed and the theories being tested through research. If a theory is proven, it can help to develop nursing science and be used in nursing practice to accomplish numerous results such as identifying standards of care to direct, evaluate, and predict patient care/outcomes, for example (Cherry & Jacob, 2011).
Nurses have a great opportunity to shape the future of the nursing practice through therapeutic communication Armold&Boggs, (2011). While nursing is fundamentally about communicating care and care is at the heart of the nurse client relationship, many problems still remain in the clinical area due to a lack of effective communication. This is supported by Crawford,( 1998).Communication is a key skill of modern nursing practice. Therapeutic Communication is one of the most valuable tools that nurses have to build good interpersonal relationship or trust. I felt the need to develop therapeutic relationship with the patients so that they could feel they could put their trust in me ,also that I was there to listen and talk to them not just care for them.Cutcliff and Mckenna (2005) states that you can gain comfort from drawing on your interpersonal skills, having strength and endurance, feeling self confident , having sufficient competence,beingpeace and ease with oneself and also having a sense of being valued and useful.
Nurse Educator: the nurse educators have a passion for teaching. They use their clinical expertise to prepare new nurses. They are also responsible for advancing the development of practicing clinicians. The Nurse Educators also possess a solid clinical background and strong communication skills apart from having high cultural competence. One thing that the Nursing educators need is to be flexible enough so as to adapt curriculum and teaching methods according to innovations in nursing science and other