Non Nursing Philosophies

Nursing and Non-Nursing Theorists: Merle Mishel and Reuben Hill
Throughout the decades nursing theorists and non- nursing theorists have dedicated their work to the development of theories and models that have become utilized nursing guides nationwide. In many occasions numerous theories are initially intended for different fields such as psychology, social work, and anthropology. With a continuous evolving medical field and the goal of improving patient care, some theorists such as Merle Mishel and Reuben Hill have paid attention to formulating models that can be integrated into the health professions. The purpose of this paper is to present, analyze, and compare how Mishel’s and Hill’s theories each contribute to the nursing profession.
Both models are organized in a sequence of components that are concerned with some sort of stressor that precipitates uncertainty and perception. For instance, defining the illness or specific stressor event is the primary component that each model incorporates. In both models, the client must acknowledge the barriers such as antecedents of an illness or the lack of available resources to proceed and acquire better results. Most importantly, they identify the crucial need to recognize and discuss the client’s feelings, understanding, and their stand of the event. This helps the client and their family sort out doubts to better understand the situation and acquire new knowledge. Finally, both theories serve the common and greater cause to assist clients in successfully overcoming their situation. The models consist in one directional components that can greatly serve people when effectively applied. Both Mishel and Hill’s theories articulate the specific components that suggest necessary requirements to ease families through their
Firstly, Mishel’s theory was constructed with health care in mind to serve different branches of the field. The updated model has the capability to be utilized for acute or chronic illnesses in the health care profession. Its flexibility has allowed it’s application in a variety of research studies internationally. In contrast Hill dedicated his work focusing on family. His theory is used when dealing with the diversity of society and the psychologic population. It is very effective in dealing with social work and family counseling. The family theory serves greatly in facilitating and avoiding a stressful situation, so it does not turn into a crisis. Secondly, Mishel targets the patient’s uncertainty regarding his/her medical condition. This element is the primary concern that the theory targets to provide the essential help the patient needs. In contrast Hill sustains that the family resources and the cognitive perception are of great concern in obtaining the best results. The families’ thinking about their issue either aids them or may hinder by worsening the family struggle. The model suggests the family examines their perception to make any necessary adjustments. The differences are evident, still the models end up intercepting at one point and are both still are executed in