Metaparadigm

Question 1

Metaparadigm

Answer 1

Conceptual boundaries of the discipline of nursing: Human beings, Environment, Health, & Nursing

Question 2

Philosophy

Answer 2

The meaning of nursing phenomena: Analysis, Reasoning & Logical Presentation of Concepts and Ideas.

Question 3

Conceptual Models

Answer 3

Sets of concepts that address phenomena in propositions that explain the relationship among them.

Question 4

Grand Theory

Answer 4

Concepts that derive from a conceptual model and propose a testable proposition that tests the major premise of the model.

Question 5

Nursing Theory

Answer 5

Testable propositions from philosophies, conceptual models, grand theories, abstract nursing theories, or theories from other disciplines. It is less abstract than grand theory and is less specific than specific than middle-range theory.

Question 6

Middle-Range Theory

Answer 6

Concepts that are the most specific to practice that propose precise testable nursing practice questions & include details such as patient age group, family situation, health condition, location of the patient, & action of the nurse.

Question 7

The Future of Nursing Theory

Answer 7

Nursing theoretical systems give direction & create understanding in practice, research, administration & education.