Class 2 - Integrating Nursing Knowledge & Theory Into a Chronic Illness Context Flashcards
Why do we use nursing models?
to inspire and guide action, create an identity, and provide a framework and language for communicating
A theoretical perspective allows us to:
-defend our position
-exercise control over your practice
-derive satisfaction from your work
What are the elements of the McGill Model of Nursing
health, person/family, nursing, environment
McGill Model: Health
-can be physical, mental, or spiritual
-health and illness are separate but co-exist
-health is a way of living
-health is shaped by social context
-focus is on coping and development
McGill Model: Person
-unit of concern is the family
-person is capable of learning
McGill Model: Environment
-context in which health is learned
-constant interaction between person and environment
McGill Model: Nursing
-science of health promotion
-focus is strength and potential
-utilize family potentials and resources
-COLLABORATION
How do values, attitudes, and beliefs shape us?
-they are the lens through which we view the world
-they are guiding principles that shape our decisions and actions
-they can facilitate or constrain
What are the values of Strength Based Care?
-health and healing
-uniqueness of person
-holism
-embodiment
-self-determination
-interacting person and environment
-learning, readiness, timing
-nurse and person collaboration
What is a Strength-Based approach?
the way we choose to be and behave in creating environment that bring out the best in another person
