Applying Theory to a Practice Problem October 3‚ 2012 Introduction Our first class in the masters in nursing program‚ has been focused on nursing theorists. We have learned about Grand Theories‚ which are theories that are very broad and difficult to test and Middle Range Theories‚ which are also broad theories but narrow enough to be testable. We have learned how to study the different theories‚ looking at how we can utilize theories to evaluate practice. I have been in a nursing
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Applying Watson ’s theory to practice The Free Online dictionary’s definition of caring is: To provide needed assistance or watchful supervision. Jean Watson defined caring as a nurturing response to a patient with whom the nurse feels a personal sense of commitment and responsibility (Nursing Theory and Theorist‚ 2008). Jean Watson began developing her theory in 1979. She published her first book in 1979‚ her second in 1985. Her intention was to develop and define caring as a science. She
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Nursing Theory In Practice Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 501: Theoretical Basis of Advance Practice September 25‚ 2011 Introduction Imogene King was the developer of both a Conceptual Framework and a Goal Attainment theory. The Goal Attainment theory is a middle-range theory that originated from the Conceptual System. The primary concepts of Goal Attainment theory are perception‚ communication‚ interaction‚ self role‚ grow and development‚ stress‚ and time and space
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Applying Ethical Frameworks in Nursing Practice Disclosing patient information to a third party‚ without a patient’s consent or a court order is considered a breach of confidentiality. Legal liability for a breach of confidentiality covers a broader spectrum than ethical guidelines‚ which lend to doing what is morally right. Confidentiality in nursing comes with an ethical need for creating rapport with patients. Trust established facilitates increased communication and comfort
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Applying Nursing Theory to Guide Leadership Nurse leaders are faced with issues or problems on a daily basis that are often expected and sometimes unexpected. It “comes with the territory” so to speak. If there were no issues to solve or hurdles to overcome the necessity of designating a leader would not seem quite as important. Nurse leaders can tackle issues that occur in their work environment using nursing theory to guide them. Nursing theory provides a framework that nurse leaders can
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Applying Theory to a Problem On a daily basis‚ any professional practice‚ may it be in the medical field or not‚ is faced with a lot of issues. In line with this assertion‚ this paper will seek to explore and apply middle-range theory to problem on physician-nurse relationship. Summary of the Problem The physician-nurse relationship has been and continues to be the most disappointing and unfortunate issues because many nurses have become victims of disruptive behavior‚ angry outburst‚ and verbal
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Applying Theory to a practice problem Theory offers procedure and arrangement to nursing knowledge and provides a methodical way of collecting data to define‚ clarify‚ and forecast nursing practice (McEwen & Willis‚ 2011). Nurses use nursing theory to develop a certain outlook about patient care. Nursing theories serve as a shared groundwork for nursing practice across all settings to develop better patient care outcomes. This paper will explore childhood obesity and then apply to practice
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Nursing Theory in Professional Practice Nursing Theory in Professional Practice Nursing is the art and science of caring for individuals with potential or actual health problems. Nursing is the art of providing quality‚ compassionate care while evaluating the patients’ biopsychosocial and spiritual needs. Nursing as a science evaluates the patients’ health and response to disease. Nurses assist individuals and groups to maintain or attain optimal health. They implement care to accomplish
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Theories as the Basis for Nursing Practice Seema R Sulemani Homeland University NURS 211 SF12 October 14‚ 2012 Abstract Theory development is the fundamental step for expansion of nursing knowledge. The knowledge has been borrowed from different disciplines to build the nursing theories. The categorization of theories is based on their scope of practice. The grand nursing theories are the most complex and abstract in their nature. Middle range theories are inducted mostly from grand nursing
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Running head: APPLYING THEORY Applying Theory Dinah M. Creamer University of Washington-Tacoma Human Behavior and the Social Environment TSOCW402-Theodora A. Drescher November 24‚ 2008 OUTLINE This paper will focus on problems commonly linked to adolescents and their formation of relationships by applying attachment theory. INTRODUCTION PART ONE: Development milestones and tasks in adolescents (ages 13 to 18 years) • Attachment experiences • Trust
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