Nursing Theory

As I am advancing in my professional education, it is very disappointing to realize that my knowledge of nursing theories has not been emphasized in the Bachelor's degree curriculum. Of course, my training had been very extensive and experience enriched in various skills along with understanding many medical concepts; however, the perception towards the significance of nursing theory has not been emphasized enough. With that in mind, the exposure to theories in this class underscores the fundamental presupposition that without theory we have no practice, at least no high-quality practice. As a result, Karnick (2011) reports that "There has never been a more critical time than the present to honor nursing theory" ( p. 118 ). The exploration
Furthermore, Karnick (2011) explains that " If nursing does not clarify, learn and utilize nursing theory it will proceed toward a slippery slope" ( p.108). Evidently, this statement carries a very negative connotation, and that alone ought to be a motivation for us as professionals to continue and promote theory application which moves us most importantly towards the improvement of patient care. In that case, the example of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) which addresses intentional behavioral modification undoubtedly underscores the implication of theory in Advance Clinical Practice in diabetes self-management process. Moreover, this approach " examines what a person thinks about his or her ability to accomplish a particular goal or behavior" (Lee, Bowen, Mosley, Carla & Turner, 2017, p. 266) through evaluation of three components such as attitude known as self-inspection, perceived behavioral control and social support. Subsequently, looking at my current role as the Outpatient Diabetes Educator the acknowledgment of those crucial points deriving from Theory of Planned Behaviour became a staple in
224). Furthermore, he expounds that "Theorists anticipated that models of nursing would enable practitioners to become more autonomous and accountable in their clinical decisions and organization of care, while boosting the development of nursing as a discipline" (p. 224). So, what are the objection to theories which accordingly to Mccrea (2011) have no connection with practice? The priority should be the focus on a clinical aspect of our profession and its incompatibility with evidence-based practice. Furthermore, the notion that professional personal knowledge might override scientific concepts received much attention in the nursing profession. Consequently, there is an appreciation and elevation of the fact that nursing reflected by theoretical model integrates evidence-based practice data as well as personal and experiential knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive patient care. In conclusion, as I review the literature regarding the connection between theory and practice, it is evident that modern scholars are divided into two camps, one agreeing with the theory being significantly applied in practice and the second one identifying theory as very distant from clinical health delivery. Under those circumstances,