Introduction to Nursing Theory Flashcards
She was a British nurse, social reformer, and statistician who is considered to be the founder of modern nursing.
Florence Nightingale
What theory did Florence Nightingale develop?
Environmental Theory
Who developed the Theory of Human Care?
Jean Watson
This theory defines the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm.
The Theory of Human Care
What are the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm?
Health
Care
Person
Environment
Who developed the Novice to Expert Theory?
Patricia Benner
This theory presents a systematic way of understanding how a learner, whether a student, new, or seasoned nurse develops skills and understanding of a practice situation/event over time.
Novice to Expert Theory
What theory was developed by Cathy Eriksson?
The theory of caritative caring ethics
This model upholds four core principles which emphasize the holistic, dynamic, and individualistic nature of human beings and their continuous interaction with the environment.
Science of Unitary Human Beings
Who developed the Science of Unitary Human Beings Model?
Martha Rogers
What are the four core principles of the Science of Unitary Human Beings Model?
Energy fields
Openness
Pattern
Pan-dimensionality
This theory proposes that patients have the innate ability and responsibility to care for themselves.
Self-care theory
Self-care theory was developed by?
Dorothea Orem
This theory is based on the mutual perceptions of both nurses and patients and facilitates patient and family-centered care.
Theory of Goal Attainment (TGA)
TGA was developed by…?
Imogene King
