Basic Concepts of Nursing Flashcards
a statement that encompasses ontological, epistemic, and ethical claims
Philosophy
a set of abstract and general concepts addressing a phenomena
Conceptual Models
creative and rigorous structure of ideas that projects tentative and purposeful and systematic view; group of related concepts
Theory
building blocks of theories; can be abstract or concrete
Concept
a theory comprising of limited numbers of variables; it can be descriptive, explanatory or predictive
Middle Range Theory
set of ideas that provide structure for how a discipline should function
Metaparadigm
receiver of care
Person Metaparadigm
person’s lifespan and genetic make-up and how the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being is integrated
Health Metaparadigm
surroundings that affect the patient consisting of internal or external influences; can be modified to improve the health status
Environment Metaparadigm
the delivery of optimal health
Nursing Metaparadigm
this era emphasizes the nursing principles and training for basic nursing (1920-1930)
Curriculum Era of Nursing
this era focuses on obtaining higher education for nursing and conducted as the development of nursing as a scientific discipline (1940-1950)
Research Era of Nursing
the expansion of nursing doctorate programs (1960-1970)
Graduate Education Era of Nursing
this era refers to the emphasis on theory development and is essential to the growth or nursing as a profession (1980-1990)
Theory Era of Nursing
the domain of nursing now shifted on the environmental-person interactions, energy levels, human response (2000-Present)
Theory Utilization Era of Nursing
component of a theory that focuses on guiding nursing practice and generates knowledge; “why is it made”
Purpose
representation to better understand something and represent relationships or interactions between concepts
Models
Constitutes connection or relationship of concepts of a theory; Is a statement of how and why specific facts are related
Theoretical Statements
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Structure
accepted “truth” and are the fundamentals of a theory
Assumptions
one of the purpose of nursing that prepares students for practice as members of the professional community
Education
offers a framework for generating knowledge and new ideas; assist in discovering knowledge gaps
Research
guides critical thinking of nurses and represents status of nursing as a discipline
Clinical Practice
