Chaos Theory In Nursing
Chaos Theory: Key Concepts and Ideas In Chaos Theory, there is a dynamic system that changes with time (Haigh, 2008, p.298). The system changing is one of its defining characteristics (Haigh, 2008, p. 299). Using mathematical equations, the system and its changes can be graphed and from that data outcomes may possibly be predicted (Haigh, 2008, p.299). One slight change in the systems starting point can change its whole path and ultimately its destination point/outcomes.
Change Theory: Key Concepts and Ideas The Change Theory incorporates the process through which organizations change and the interventions needed to effect change (Shirey, 2013). When there is a system that is lacking in some area and the need for change has surfaced finding …show more content…
"A professional nursing practice environment is a system that supports registered nurse control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered" (Yang, Lui, Huang, & Zhu, 2013, p. 45). Many organizations are burdened with nurse burnout and high staff turn-over. When nurses are empowered they feel engaged in the work they administer and more control leads to a feeling of autonomy. A sense of autonomy leads to feeling of trust and worthiness from ones' leader. In that sense a nurse tends to have more loyalty to their system (Yang, Lui, Huang, & Zhu, 2013). They take ownership of their work and their environment. If a person is focused on being part of the solution through empowerment they will see less of the problems standing in the way of organizational harmony. Empowerment theory impacts my practice and the quality of care I provide by allowing me to teach my patients how to feel empowered and take control of their health-care enabling them to live a longer more fulfilling life. I can empower my patients through education and instilling hope. Education is power. The more I teach my patients about their disease the more comfortable they will feel going home and taking care of themselves. It gives them a sense of security and less feelings of fear from the unknown. They will see me as a resource in their path to health and I will see myself as a mentor to
Change Theory: Key Concepts and Ideas The Change Theory incorporates the process through which organizations change and the interventions needed to effect change (Shirey, 2013). When there is a system that is lacking in some area and the need for change has surfaced finding …show more content…
"A professional nursing practice environment is a system that supports registered nurse control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered" (Yang, Lui, Huang, & Zhu, 2013, p. 45). Many organizations are burdened with nurse burnout and high staff turn-over. When nurses are empowered they feel engaged in the work they administer and more control leads to a feeling of autonomy. A sense of autonomy leads to feeling of trust and worthiness from ones' leader. In that sense a nurse tends to have more loyalty to their system (Yang, Lui, Huang, & Zhu, 2013). They take ownership of their work and their environment. If a person is focused on being part of the solution through empowerment they will see less of the problems standing in the way of organizational harmony. Empowerment theory impacts my practice and the quality of care I provide by allowing me to teach my patients how to feel empowered and take control of their health-care enabling them to live a longer more fulfilling life. I can empower my patients through education and instilling hope. Education is power. The more I teach my patients about their disease the more comfortable they will feel going home and taking care of themselves. It gives them a sense of security and less feelings of fear from the unknown. They will see me as a resource in their path to health and I will see myself as a mentor to