Importance of Theory
Importance of Theory: Patricia Benner's From Novice to Expert
J.A.
CCN
NR-501: Theoretical Basis Advance Nursing
July 18, 2014
Importance of Theory: Patricia Benner's From Novice to Expert
Such as the human race itself, the profession of nursing as evolved tremendously over time. In the early stages of nursing, nursing practice was based on traditions and values that were passed down through an internship model of education .The profession was completely dependent upon absolute medical directions; however, the profession has developed into an independent practice modality with its own models and nursing theories (Alligood, 2010, p. 3).
Higgins and Shirley (2000) details four levels of nursing theory that has been recognized by the nursing profession: Practice Theory, Middle Range Theory, Grand Theory and Metatheory. Each theory can be categorized based on its level of specificity and concreteness of its concepts. Metatheory is considered the most abstract while practice theories are considered the least abstract. For the purpose of this assignment, Patricia Benner’s Novice to Expert—middle range theory—was chosen for analysis. First, I will present an analysis of the importance of nursing theory to the nursing profession. Next, I will provide reasons for selecting this theory, a summary of key concepts and relationships among these concepts. Later, I will present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory views nursing education. Finally, I will conclude by sharing ideas learned from writing this paper.
To begin to discuss the importance of theory and how it is applied to the field of nursing, nursing theory is defined. Nursing theory seeks to define, predict and clarify the phenomenon of nursing. Nursing theory assist the body of nursing in clarifying beliefs, values, and objectives. In addition, theory impacts patients by providing better patient care, enhanced communication between nurses and other members of the health care team,
J.A.
CCN
NR-501: Theoretical Basis Advance Nursing
July 18, 2014
Importance of Theory: Patricia Benner's From Novice to Expert
Such as the human race itself, the profession of nursing as evolved tremendously over time. In the early stages of nursing, nursing practice was based on traditions and values that were passed down through an internship model of education .The profession was completely dependent upon absolute medical directions; however, the profession has developed into an independent practice modality with its own models and nursing theories (Alligood, 2010, p. 3).
Higgins and Shirley (2000) details four levels of nursing theory that has been recognized by the nursing profession: Practice Theory, Middle Range Theory, Grand Theory and Metatheory. Each theory can be categorized based on its level of specificity and concreteness of its concepts. Metatheory is considered the most abstract while practice theories are considered the least abstract. For the purpose of this assignment, Patricia Benner’s Novice to Expert—middle range theory—was chosen for analysis. First, I will present an analysis of the importance of nursing theory to the nursing profession. Next, I will provide reasons for selecting this theory, a summary of key concepts and relationships among these concepts. Later, I will present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory views nursing education. Finally, I will conclude by sharing ideas learned from writing this paper.
To begin to discuss the importance of theory and how it is applied to the field of nursing, nursing theory is defined. Nursing theory seeks to define, predict and clarify the phenomenon of nursing. Nursing theory assist the body of nursing in clarifying beliefs, values, and objectives. In addition, theory impacts patients by providing better patient care, enhanced communication between nurses and other members of the health care team,
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