Theoretical Framework in Nursing
Learning Activities
Theoretical Framework in Nursing
Activity 1 1. Discuss the development of the discipline of nursing.
As advances in nursing science and research impact upon nursing education and clinical practice, new ways of looking at phenomena have led to re-examination and refinement of the traditional concepts: person, environment, health, and nursing. This evolving pattern of intellectual growth holds promise for the discipline of nursing through the advancement of knowledge based upon scientific inquiry into the practice of nursing. A discipline of nursing must encompass a proactive approach to the development theory that not only circumnavigates the present debates, but also bridges the worlds of research, theory and practice. Advancing a discipline of nursing is complex, convoluted and dynamic process. The next century will provide nursing with an opportunity to think nursing; that is, nursing will transcend the philosophy and knowledge of the discipline beyond the present boundaries. 2. Differentiate academic discipline and professional discipline.
Academic discipline is a branch of knowledge that is taught and researched at the college or university level. Academic discipline tends to co-evolve with systems of professions. 3. Explain the relationship of the discipline to practice. Both discipline and practice are defined, their symbiotic relationship explored, and specific strategies proposed, to enhance the development of the profession. In particular, the need for a shared conceptual framework which would transcend university and service structures to promote an academic practice is examined in addition to the benefits of instituting theoretically based in the practice setting. 4. Discuss the structure of the discipline of Nursing
The different metaparadigm in nursing:
Nursing Paradigms are patterns or models used to show a clear relationship among the existing theoretical works in nursing. At present, many nursing
Theoretical Framework in Nursing
Activity 1 1. Discuss the development of the discipline of nursing.
As advances in nursing science and research impact upon nursing education and clinical practice, new ways of looking at phenomena have led to re-examination and refinement of the traditional concepts: person, environment, health, and nursing. This evolving pattern of intellectual growth holds promise for the discipline of nursing through the advancement of knowledge based upon scientific inquiry into the practice of nursing. A discipline of nursing must encompass a proactive approach to the development theory that not only circumnavigates the present debates, but also bridges the worlds of research, theory and practice. Advancing a discipline of nursing is complex, convoluted and dynamic process. The next century will provide nursing with an opportunity to think nursing; that is, nursing will transcend the philosophy and knowledge of the discipline beyond the present boundaries. 2. Differentiate academic discipline and professional discipline.
Academic discipline is a branch of knowledge that is taught and researched at the college or university level. Academic discipline tends to co-evolve with systems of professions. 3. Explain the relationship of the discipline to practice. Both discipline and practice are defined, their symbiotic relationship explored, and specific strategies proposed, to enhance the development of the profession. In particular, the need for a shared conceptual framework which would transcend university and service structures to promote an academic practice is examined in addition to the benefits of instituting theoretically based in the practice setting. 4. Discuss the structure of the discipline of Nursing
The different metaparadigm in nursing:
Nursing Paradigms are patterns or models used to show a clear relationship among the existing theoretical works in nursing. At present, many nursing