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Assignment 3.1: Grand Theory Written Assignment
Ashleigh Robertson
Maryville University
Nursing 600
Spring 2015
30 January 2015
Assignment 3.1: Grand Theory Written Assignment
Grand theories are broad in nature and allow us to identify the association among abstract concepts. They “are systematic constructions of the nature of nursing, the mission of nursing, and the goals of nursing care” (Meleis, 2012, p. 33). There are four types of grand theories including needs, interaction, outcomes, and caring or becoming (Meleis, 2012). Below I will discuss a grand theorist from each type of grand theories while comparing and contrasting educational background, philosophy of nursing, definition of nursing, and goal or purpose of their theory.
Grand Theorist
Educational Background
Philosophy of nursing
Definition of nursing
Goal/purpose of theory
Virginia Henderson
(Needs Theorist)
In 1921, Henderson graduated from the Army School of Nursing (“Nursing Theory,” 2013).
In 1932, she earned her Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) (“Nursing Theory,” 2013).
In 1934, she received her Master’s Degree in Nursing Education (“Nursing Theory,” 2013).
Henderson’s philosophy of nursing starts with an illness within the patient. The nurse then helps the patient overcome the disease by assistance with their needs in order to gain independence. If the needs of the patient cannot be met, the patient cannot achieve independence and a self-care deficit results (Meleis, 2012).
Henderson defines nursing as helping the patient become as independent as possible. Nurses lead the patient to independence by helping with the 14 activities that contribute to the patient’s recovery and health (Meleis, 2012). Henderson believes nursing is about “meeting the needs of the client” (Meleis, 2012, p. 162).
The goal or purpose of Henderson’s “Needs Theory” is to help the patient toward total independence (Meleis, 2012).
Joyce
Travelbee
(Interaction Theorist)
Travelbee earned
Ashleigh Robertson
Maryville University
Nursing 600
Spring 2015
30 January 2015
Assignment 3.1: Grand Theory Written Assignment
Grand theories are broad in nature and allow us to identify the association among abstract concepts. They “are systematic constructions of the nature of nursing, the mission of nursing, and the goals of nursing care” (Meleis, 2012, p. 33). There are four types of grand theories including needs, interaction, outcomes, and caring or becoming (Meleis, 2012). Below I will discuss a grand theorist from each type of grand theories while comparing and contrasting educational background, philosophy of nursing, definition of nursing, and goal or purpose of their theory.
Grand Theorist
Educational Background
Philosophy of nursing
Definition of nursing
Goal/purpose of theory
Virginia Henderson
(Needs Theorist)
In 1921, Henderson graduated from the Army School of Nursing (“Nursing Theory,” 2013).
In 1932, she earned her Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) (“Nursing Theory,” 2013).
In 1934, she received her Master’s Degree in Nursing Education (“Nursing Theory,” 2013).
Henderson’s philosophy of nursing starts with an illness within the patient. The nurse then helps the patient overcome the disease by assistance with their needs in order to gain independence. If the needs of the patient cannot be met, the patient cannot achieve independence and a self-care deficit results (Meleis, 2012).
Henderson defines nursing as helping the patient become as independent as possible. Nurses lead the patient to independence by helping with the 14 activities that contribute to the patient’s recovery and health (Meleis, 2012). Henderson believes nursing is about “meeting the needs of the client” (Meleis, 2012, p. 162).
The goal or purpose of Henderson’s “Needs Theory” is to help the patient toward total independence (Meleis, 2012).
Joyce
Travelbee
(Interaction Theorist)
Travelbee earned
References: Meleis, A. I. (2012). Theoretical nursing development and progress (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Nursing Theory (2013). Retrieved from http://nursing-theory.org