Major Concepts - Nightingale's Environmental Theory (P/GT) Flashcards
What is the role of the nurse?
To prevent interruption of God’s reparative process
-provide optimal conditions for its enhancement
-complete careful observation and committed action
-support a calm and reparative process
Nurses must practice what?
Wholism - which involves considering a person’s total environment, social , and situational factors.
According to Nightingale, nursing is a _________ calling (vocation) and a way to serve God and Nature
higher
What is the purpose of this theory?
to define nursing, and guide military healthcare reform through environmental changes.
Why is Nightingale’s ontology realism?
she believed nurses require meticulous education and must learn proper technique for nursing care, she believed there was one way to do things
Why is Nightingale’s epistemology objectivism?
She believed nurses has to provide physician’s with precise facts based on sound/educated OBSERVATIONS from the SENSES; he believed in quantitative methods and statistics.
What are two causes for increased mortality according to Nightingale?
Filthy conditions and poor nutrition
List 9 factors necessary for health according to Nightingale
- Pure, fresh air
- Pure fresh water
- Efficient drainage
- Cleanliness (wash hands/linens)
- Light (direct sunlight)
- Avoid chattering hopes
- Nutrition
- Socialization and stimulation
- Avoid noise
