FIRST PPT Flashcards
it is composed of various descriptions which convey a general meaning and reduces the vagueness in understanding a set of concepts.
definition
It is an awareness of the reality one acquires
through learning or investigation.
knowledge
implies a body of knowledge.
science
it involves observing, identifying, describing, investigating, and explaining events and occurrences that are perceived in this world.
science
type of knowledge deals with wisdom, fundamental knowledge, and the processes we use to develop and construct our perceptions of life.
philosophy
provides a viewpoint and implies a system of values and beliefs.
philosophy
forms the basis for providing nursing care acquired through the process of education and practice.
philosophy
an aspect of reality that can be consciously
sensed or experienced.
phenomenon
reflect the domain of nursing practice.
phenomena
Mental formulations of an object or event that comes from an individual perceptual experience
concepts
an idea or complex mental image of a phenomenon (could either be abstract or concrete)
concepts
building blocks of theories
concepts
examples of concept
self care
caring
independence
it is a statement that specifies the relationship or connection of factual concepts or phenomena.
assumptions
a set of highly abstract, related constructs that broadly explains the phenomena of interest, expresses assumptions, and reflects philosophical stance.
conceptual models