Class 2 - Integrating Nursing Knowledge & Theory Into a Chronic Illness Context

Question 1

Why do we use nursing models?

Answer 1

to inspire and guide action, create an identity, and provide a framework and language for communicating

Question 2

A theoretical perspective allows us to:

Answer 2

-defend our position
-exercise control over your practice
-derive satisfaction from your work

Question 3

What are the elements of the McGill Model of Nursing

Answer 3

health, person/family, nursing, environment

Question 4

McGill Model: Health

Answer 4

-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

Question 5

McGill Model: Person

Answer 5

-unit of concern is the family
-person is capable of learning

Question 6

McGill Model: Environment

Answer 6

-context in which health is learned
-constant interaction between person and environment

Question 7

McGill Model: Nursing

Answer 7

-science of health promotion
-focus is strength and potential
-utilize family potentials and resources
-COLLABORATION

Question 8

How do values, attitudes, and beliefs shape us?

Answer 8

-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

Question 9

What are the values of Strength Based Care?

Answer 9

-health and healing
-uniqueness of person
-holism
-embodiment
-self-determination
-interacting person and environment
-learning, readiness, timing
-nurse and person collaboration

Question 10

What is a Strength-Based approach?

Answer 10

the way we choose to be and behave in creating environment that bring out the best in another person