Introduction to Nursing Theory Flashcards
a profession or practice of providing care for the sick or infirm
nursing accdng to Oxford Dictionary
it encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities sick or well in all settings
nursing accdng to the ICN
the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems
nursing accdng to ANA
nursing is ________, ________, and ________
varied
dynamic
diverse
nursing acts geared toward…
realizing and restoring the patient’s biopsychospiritual well-being
assisting the client to live a dignified and normal life
nursing (accepted scientific truths and principles)…
safe and quality nursing care
what does ANA stand for?
American Nurses Association
what does ICN stand for?
International Council of Nurses
what does ADPCN stand for?
Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing
what does PNA stand for?
Philippine Nurses Association
strives to explain the science and art of nursing
nursing theory
the components of theory
concept
definition
proposition
assumption
ideas and mental images that help to describe phenomena
concepts
convey the general meaning of concepts
definitions
statements that describe concepts
assumptions