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It is an organized system of accepted knowledge that is composed of concepts, propositions, definitions and assumptions intended to explain a set of fact, event or phenomena.

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Theory

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Theory is a set concepts and propositions that provide an early way to view phenomena according to whom?

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DeLaune & Ladner 2006

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Theory is an abstract statement formulated to predict, explain or describe the relationships among concepts, constructs or events according to whom?

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Mosby 2006

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Theory is a propositions or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon according to whom?

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Kozier 2008

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It is an abstract or generic idea generalized from a particular instances.

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Concept

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In the Diagram of Concept, what is the correct sequence?

A. Systematically organized
B. THEORY
C. PHENOMENA
D. VIEW
E. Concepts, Proposition, Assumption, Definitions

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E → A → B → D → C

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It is a group of interrelated concepts that are developed from various studies of disciplines and related experiences.

It aims to view the essence of nursing care.

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Nursing Theory

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An articulated and communicated conceptualization of invented or discovered reality in or pertaining to nursing for the purpose of describing, explaining, predicting, or prescribing nursing care.

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Nursing Theory

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In the Diagram of Nursing Theory, what is the correct sequence?

A. Describes, Explains, Predicts, Prescribes

B. Nursing Care

C. Theory

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C → A → B

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According to _____, Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problem.

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ANA or American Nurses Association

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According to _____, Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings.

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ICN or International Council of Nurses

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According to ______, Nursing is about assisting clients in the performance of activities contributing to health, its recovery or peaceful death that clients will perform unaided, if they had the necessary will, strength or knowledge.

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Henderson’s

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According to _____, Nursing is an art and science of caring for individuals, families, groups and communities geared toward promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness, alleviation of suffering and assisting clients to face death with dignity and peace.

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ADPCN or Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing

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It comes from the Greek word “meta” which means with and “paradeigma” which means pattern

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Metaparadigms

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What are the four metaparadigms of nursing?

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  1. Person
  2. Environment
  3. Health
  4. Nursing
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It is the recipient of nursing care like individuals, families & communities.

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Person

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Th external & internal aspects of life that influence the person.

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Environment

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The holistic level of wellness that the person experiences.

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Health

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The interventions of the nurse rendering care in support of or in cooperation with the client.

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Nursing

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It sets forth the meaning of phenomena through analysis, reasoning, and logical argument.

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Philosophy

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Are representations of an ideas or body of knowledge based on the own understanding or perception of a person or researcher on a certain topic, phenomena or theory.

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Conceptual Models or Framework

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Determine the right sequence:

A. Lowered Blood Pressure
B. Person
C. Physical Fitness Exercise

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B → C → A

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These are the building blocks of theories.

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Concepts

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What are the two types of concepts?

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  1. Abstract concepts
  2. Concrete concepts
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This is the type of concept that are indirectly observed or intangible.

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Abstract concepts

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This is the type of concept that are directly observed or tangible.

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Concrete concepts

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It refers to any systematic knowledge or practice in a discipline of study.

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Science

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It refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method.

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Science

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The organized body of knowledge gained through research.

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Science

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Information skills, and expertise acquired by a person through various life experiences, or through formal/informal learning such as formal education, self-study, vocational.

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Knowledge

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Knowledge-acquirement involves several cognitive process. What are these?

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KNOWLEDGE → Perception and Learning

Under Perception:→Association and Reasoning

Under Learning: → Communication

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Achieving understanding of sensory data.

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Perception

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Acquiring experience, skills, information and values.

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Learning

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Mental process of seeking conclusions through reason.

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Reasoning

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Combining 2 or more concepts/ideas to form a new concept, of for comparison.

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Association

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Transferring data from sender to receiver using different mediums or tools of communication.

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Communication

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A sets of empirical data or experiences that can be physically observed or tangible such as crying or grimacing when in pain.

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Phenomenon

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