References: Anonymous (1999) making a case for vitamin C. Tufts University Health & Nutritional Letter‚ 17 (4)‚ 3. Leininger ‚ S. (2002). The role of nutrition in wound healing. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly‚ 25 (1)‚ 13-22. Nelson ‚ E.A. (2003) Nutrition for optimum wound healing Nursing Standards‚ 18 (6)‚ 55.
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and additionally‚ to care for these individuals with a keen awareness of diversity‚ a strong knowledge base and skills in transcultural nursing‚ and especially a strong personal and professional respect for others from various cultures (Leininger‚ 2002). Leininger was the first to introduce the concept of transcultural nursing as a working theory and it continues to be one of the most important works on the subject. Leninger theory focuses on relationship between culture and care on health and wellness
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Theory In Orem’s theory of self care‚ she presents the precept that the nurse’s role in helping the chronically ill patient is to assist them to achieve an optimal level of health and wellness‚ and to give them the tools they need to maintain it. Orem believed that the nurse should act as an advocate‚ redirector‚ support person‚ and teacher‚ and‚ thereby‚ guide the patient to therapeutic development. Her theory is of interest to me because I currently work as a field infusion nurse‚ and treat only
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Grand Theory Written Assignment Natalia V. Hayes Maryville University Grand Theory Written Assignment In this assignment I will compare and contrast four theorists from one of each types of grand theories: Dorothea Orem from Needs theorists‚ Imogene King from Interaction theorists‚ Sister Callista Roy from Outcome theorists‚ and Jean Watson from Caring/Becoming theorists (as identified by Meleis‚ 2012). Then I will compare and contrast all four theorists within following: educational
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usefulness of the Transcultural Nursing Theory in evaluation of the culture of Hispanics ◦ Discuss all these concerns in relation to the perspective of Virginia Ochoa‚ RN Leininger’s Theory of Transcultural Nursing ◦ Developed by Dr. Madeleine Leininger ◦ Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality ◦ Stresses emic knowledge ◦ Knowledge of culture based on direct experiences or learned from someone with direct experience ◦ V. Ochoa‚ RN has emic knowledge ◦ Human care central to nursing ◦
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the growing number of immigrants. Nurses must be able to assist patients from all over the world‚ and embrace their cultural differences. Leininger and McFarland defined “Transcultural Nursing” as the study and practice focused on comparing the differences and similarities of cultural beliefs and values to provide better healthcare experience. (Leininger & McFarland‚ 2002) In 2000 United States census‚ 12.5% of population identified themselves as Hispanics. (CDC MMWR‚ 2004) The Centers for
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Philosophy of Professional Nursing Each person may have an individual perspective about nursing. For professional nurses‚ interactions within their careers lead to the development of different philosophies and theories of nursing. As they build experience‚ knowledge may reshape these theories based on different situations they have encountered. The responsibility of a nurse is not limited to simply attending to patients at the bedside. Nurses not only provide comfort care‚ but must educate‚ communicate
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discussed about various models of cultural competence but also highlighted the complex multi-dimensional derivation of culture. The Model of Cultural Competence by Purnell and Patsuka (2003) and the Theory of Cultural Care Diversity and Universality by Leininger (2002) appeals to me. Both these above mentioned models demonstrate holistic
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The effect of a nursing intervention on promoting self-care agency in breast cancer patients after breast surgery INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is a type of cancer‚ which is characterized by local uncontrolled cells growth and spread of abnormal cells in one or both breasts‚ which is the most common cancer in women around the world (Jemal et al.‚ 2011). In Australia‚ over 12‚614 (28%) women were diagnosed invasive breast cancer in 2006‚ and the number will keep on growing (AIHW‚ 2009). In 2006‚ a
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practice nurse (APN) practice. There are different types of theories for nursing circumstances. It is important for APN to obtain a good understanding and know how to apply the theory to their practice. Some of these nursing theories are Maslow’s theory‚ Orem Self Care theory‚ and Watson theory. Maslow’s theory involves the use of a pyramid to address the needs of human beings reaching self- actualization. Paris and Terhaar (2011) used Maslow’s Theory in combination with the National Database for Nusing
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