Application of Nursing Theory Leininger’s Transcultural Theory The practice of nursing in today’s multicultural societies calls for nurses to identify and meet the cultural needs of diverse groups of people; to understand the social and cultural reality of the client‚ family‚ and community; to develop expertise in the implementation of culturally acceptable strategies for the provision of nursing care‚ and to identify and use appropriate resources for health teaching that is acceptable
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Story Theory is a middle-range theory put forward by Mary Jane Smith and Patricia Liehr in 1999. They believe that stories are an essential part of nursing practice. They believe that stories are just as important to diagnose and treat as the physiologic bodily responses of the patient. In fact‚ often it is the stories that clarify and give meaning to the measurements of physiologic response. Smith and Liehr posit that all nursing encounters take place within the framework of a story. Story
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for evidence to further knowledge development and the application of her theory into clinical practice; utilizing the criteria for evaluating a middle-range theory by metatheorist Whall. The theory of caring is best defined within the nursing metaparadigm. According to Chantal (2003)‚ “Watson defines nursing as a human science of persons and human health illness experiences that are mediated by professional‚ personal‚ scientific‚ esthetic‚ and ethical human care transactions” ( p. 57). Watson describes
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Virginia Henderson-Theory critique Virginia Henderson-Theory critique Background Referred to by some as the “Florence Nightingale of the twentieth century‚” Virginia Henderson made many contributions to nursing (Butts & Rich‚ 2011). She was born in 1987‚ in Kansas City‚ MO‚ and devoted more than 60 years of her life as a nurse‚ teacher‚ author‚ and researcher (2011). Henderson became interested in nursing during World War I with a desire to help the sick and wounded militants. She
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Nursing Assessment Form Medical Diagnosis: N/A Client Perception of Health Needs: Client believes herself to be healthy‚ however admits to unhealthy dietary practices and an over use of caffeine. Has been feeling that pressures of daily activities are building up. Client Goals for Health: Client wants to regain a sense of control over daily stressors and improve her overall wellness. Client would like to receive information on ways to improve diet and would like to incorporate physical activity
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Analysis of Middle Range Theory of Chronic Sorrow The one-year anniversary of my son’s death is in thirty-two days. Everett Andrew Craig was stillborn on March 31‚ 2017 due to an umbilical cord accident. No one makes it through life without facing some form of tragedy. Unfortunately‚ sorrow and healthcare often go hand in hand‚ necessitating sorrow-focused research and theories. The middle range theory of chronic sorrow views sorrow much differently than the traditional healthcare model‚ and it
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redefine adaptation. Nursing Science Quarterly‚ 10(1)‚ 43-47. Schuyler‚ C.B. (1992). Florence Nightingale. In D.P. Carroll (Ed.)‚ Notes on nursing (commemorative ed.‚ pp. 3-17). Philadelphia: Lippincott Fawcett‚ J. (1996). On the requirements for a metaparadigm: An invitation to dialogue. Nursing Science Quarterly‚ 9(3)‚ 94-101.
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Introduction Prenatal care is important for the expecting mother‚ it helps to track keep track of the health of mother and baby there are many conditions that women find themselves faced with during pregnancy such as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a conditions which develops during pregnancy. It occurs when the body is incapable of producing enough insulin to for the mother and fetus. If not properly managed it can cause adverse complications to the mother and the baby. Bassaw et al
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Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment Abstract This paper is about Imogene King and her Theory of Goal Attainment. This paper details the components of the theory as well as practical application of those components today. Goal setting and patient education are discussed in relation to King’s theory. The role of the nurse as educator is explained. The importance of King’s theory and practical application of that theory is displayed. Imogene King was not only involved in nursing for
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Ida Jean Orlando Theory Nursing Theory 315 Ida Jean Orland was a first- generation American of Italian decent‚ born 1926. She received her diploma in nursing at New York Medical College in 1947‚ Bachelor of Science in Public health from St. Johns University in Brooklyn‚ New York in 1951 and her Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Nursing from Columbia University. Orlando was an associate Professor at Yale School of Nursing‚ and while there she served as the Director of
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