History of nursing theories Flashcards
Her Notes in Nursing reflected her beliefs,
observations, & practice in nursing which pave way to
modern nursing.
She was the first to insist formal education is needed
in the preparation of a nurse
Florence
Nightingale –
The first theorist
Is a group of interrelated concepts that
are developed from various studies of
disciplines & related experiences and
aims to view nursing care
NURSING THEORY
(T or F) Nursing care includes the patient’s self-care needs only if the
patient or the significant other is not capable of providing self-
care
True
Are patterns or models used to show a clear relationship
among the existing theoretical works in nursing
Also known as conceptual framework
NURSING PARADIGMS
Major concepts that nursing theorists used as pattern to give a clearer
view of their theoretical works in nursing
METAPARADIGMS
the recipient of nursing care
Person
the internal and external surroundings that
affect the person
Environment
the degree of wellness or wellbeing that the person
experiences
Health
he attributes,
characteristics and actions of the
nurse providing care on behalf of, or
in conjunction with the person
Nursing
A fundamental truth, doctrine, or law
Principle
A scientific law that explains the
method of a natural action
Principle
A unified body of knowledge about a
phenomenon that is supported by agreed-on evidence
Science
An understanding
acquired through
learning or
investigation of what
is known about a
discipline’s subject
matter.
Knowledge
