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profession

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a vocation or occupation that requires specialized knowledge, skills, values, based on research, and is taught in an institution of higher education

function autonomously, are committed to advanced study, motivated by service to society

REQUIRES SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING

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profession of nursing

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our profession is regulated

standards of education and practice are determined by nurses

BCCNM provides nursing license -> ensures knowledge, sets standards fro ethics, legal restrictions, scopes of practice

applies knowledge to solving specific problems

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nursing as a discipline

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a branch of knowledge with a distinct theoretical body of knowledge and defined boundaries -> guides developments, research, and practice

generates knowledge

UNIQUE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE THAT DEFINES IT IN SOCIETY

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florence nightengale

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one of the first people to distinguish nursing as its own discipline

maintained that nursing requires its own specialized body of knowledge -> generated by nurses

her environmental theory (grand theory)
-> unsanitary conditions posed health hazard
-> 5 components of environment : ventilation, light, warmth, smell, noise
-> external influences can prevent, suppress, or contribute to disease or death

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Aspects of the discipline of nursing

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-> nursing theories
-> inter-disciplinary roles
-> teaching and learning
-> nursing informatics and technology
-> scholarly writing

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Barbara A. Carper

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developed fundamental ways of knowing which attempts to classify the different sources from which knowledge and beliefs in professional practice can be/ have been derived

multiple lenses to interpret complex patient situations

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Empirics (Ways of knowing)

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the science of nursing

fact based
theoretical
predictable
theories and models
validity
reliability

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ethics (ways of knowing)

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obligation or what ought to be done

moral reasoning
relational
concerned with the effects of rules on the individual

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personal knowledge (ways of knowing)

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storytellling
create relationships with patients and their families

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Esthetics (way of knowing)

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the art of nursing

intuitive
empathy
intention

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sociopolitical (ways of knowing)

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the context of nursing

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nursing theories

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explain common goals of the discipline of nursing and the processes to accomplish them

help form exclusive body of knowledge

a comprehensive and systematic view of a subject

knowledge about nursing organized in a way for nurses to use in a professional manner

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knowledge translation

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an umbrella term for all of the activities involved in moving research from the lab-> research journal -> to the hands of people to put into practical use

translating what we know from theory to practice

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nursing informatics

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the practice and science of integrating nursing info and knowledge with technology to integrate health info

electronic medical records
telehealth -> care over the phone

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teaching and learning

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a major aspect of nursing practice

we teach patients, families, and other nurses

theory informed teaching

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behaviourism

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learned behaviour as a result of a stimulus

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cognitivism

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learning is a mental, intellectual, or thinking process

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humanism

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learning is self-motivated, self-initiative, and self-evaluated

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ontology

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the study of existence, how we determine if things exist or not, as well as the classification of existence. It attempts to take things that are abstract and establish that they are, in fact, real.

ontology asks what exists, and epistemology asks how we can know about the existence of such a thing.

the nature of being -> what is nursing

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epistemology

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the theory of knowledge

It is concerned with the mind’s relation to reality.

ontology asks what exists, and epistemology asks how we can know about the existence of such a thing.

the nature of knowing -> how do we know what we know

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Philosophy

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the systematic formulation of a body of knowledge

clarifies what nurses are trying to do, how they do it, and what knowledge they use

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3 main areas of nursing philosophy

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ontology
epistemology
ethics

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Ethics

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the nature of moral thought, moral reasoning, ways of knowing

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Concepts

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abstract ideas or mental images of phenomena or reality

building blocks of theories

can be ->

concrete - readily observable: colour of skin, wound status

inferential - indirectly observable: pain, dyspnea

abstract - non observable: stress, social support, self-esteem

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conceptual framework
group of related idea, statements, or concepts often referred to as nursing theories
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Types of theory
Grand Middle-range Descriptive Prescriptive
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Models
nursing care can be carried out through a variety of organizational methods the model used varies from one facility to the next, and from one patient to the next
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team nursing (model)
groups of professional and non professional personal work together to provide client centered care
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primary nursing (model)
a therapeutic relationship is established between a nurse and a patient/their family
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progressive patient care (model)
a system of care in which patient are placed in units on the basis of their needs
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metaparadigm
a global conceptual framework or theory
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metaparadigm of nursing
person environment health nursing
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Grand theory
a global conceptual framework that provides insight into abstract phenomena -> human behaviour or nursing science broad in scope not intended to provide guidance for specific nursing interventions but rather to provide the structural framework may be called paradigms
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middle range theory
a more limited scope and less abstract than grand theories address specific phenomena or concepts and reflect practice
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descriptive theory
describes phenomena , speculates why phenomena occur, and describes the consequences of phenomena not to direct nursing activities but to help explain patient assessments and guide future research
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prescriptive theory
addresses nursing interventions and helps predict the consequences of interventions they are action oriented, which tests the validity and predictability of a nursing intervention
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major theoretical models
practice-based theories needs theories interactionist theories systems theories simultaneity theories
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practice based theories
florence nightingale the mcgill model patricia benner -> skill acquisition all conceptual models of these nursing theories are designed for the purpose of guiding and shaping nursing practice
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needs theories
theory of conceptualizing the patient according to their collection of needs Virginia Henderson human behaviour can be best explained as a response to competing demands
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Virginia Henderson
Her theory was the definition of nursing -> nurses role is assisting the individual in activities that contribute to overall health, including recovery or a good death
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Interactionist theories
focusing on relationships between nurses and their patients communication and behavioural patterns by which nurses can meet their patients needs
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Simultaneity Theories
considers a patient interacting with the environment to be an important goal
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System theories
theories that account for the whole and its subparts, as well as how all pieces interact
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Grand theory vs middle range theory
grand range - very abstract - more than 50 grand theories exist middle range - less abstract - at least 30 middle range theories exist
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Caring theories
caring theorists emphasized caring actions and intentions to improve the welfare of patients caring major ingredients: knowledge patience honesty trust humility hope courage
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ethics of care
places caring at the centre of decision making concerned with a nurses character and attitude towards others sensitive to power imbalances nurse is the clients advocate caring is a product of values, experiences, and relationships
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caring behaviours
providing presence -> eye contact, body language, tone of voice touch listening knowing the client spirtiual caring family care
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Theory of comfort
a middle range theory Kolcaba created a conceptual framework to show broadly how her comfort theory fits in the practice setting generated 3 forms of comfort and 4 contexts of holistic human experience
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3 forms of comfort
relief-> when their individual comfort needs are met ease -> situations that enable them to be calm or content transcendence -> a person rises above their challenges
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4 contexts of comfort
physical -> bodily sensation psychospiritual -> internal awareness of self, including esteem, sexuality, meaning of life environmental -> external background of human experience social-> interpersonal, family, societal relationships
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Theory of chronic sorrow
a middle range theory first described by olshansky in an observation of parents with children with intellectual challenges reported feelings of recurrent sadness periodic recurrence of permanent, pervasive sadness or grief related feelings associated with ongoing disparity from a loss experience
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Antecedent event
an event that occurs before the onset of chronic sorrow there are 2 key antecedent events -> loss experience/situation -> disparity : the gap that exists between the idealized and the actual reality
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Trigger events or milestones
situations that bring into focus the disparity created by loss social developmental personal
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Defining characteristics of chronic sorrow
- no predictable end - it is cyclic or recurrent - has triggers - is progressive and has the potential to intensify
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single loss event
a specific isolated event or circumstance that causes grief or sorrow death of a loved one or termination of a job
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ongoing loss event
has no predictable end, involves a continual experience of loss over an extended period diagnosis of a chronic illness
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critical theory
oriented toward critiquing and changing society as a whole focuses attention on the contexts -> social, political, historical, economic aspects of the world shape patients/family/communities lives and our nursing practice draws attention to power examines how power and inequality impact society, aiming to promote social justice and change. In nursing, it helps us understand how societal structures affect health outcomes and how to advocate for equitable care.
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core elements of critical theory
1. a distinctive theory of how social change has been and might be brought about 2. adherence to an ethical social justice framework that aspires to better society 3. carefully thinking about how power works in different situation 4. reflective accountability concerning critical theory's own practices
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critical lens
Power -> focuses on oppression, culture, economic conditions of life inequities -> social arrangements that are unfair structural -> basic structures of society
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feminist theory
focuses on gender quality and challenges traditional gender roles and bias recognize and addressing gender disparities in healthcare and promoting equal opportunities for all patients and nurses
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postcolonial theory
examines the lasting effects of colonialism and imperialism on societies and cultures prompts us to consider how historical colonial practices may impact health disparities we use a decolonizing filter when we apply this theory in practice
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poststructuralism
questions fixed meaning and challenges the idea of objective truths encourages us to critically analyze healthcare policies and practices how language is being used and effects it has on patients experiences of health care
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Intersectionality
how various social identities (race, class, gender) intersect and overlap to create unique experiences of privilege and oppression a patients health and healthcare experiences are shaped by multiple factors one size DOES NOT fit all mindset when providing care
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constructivist theory
an idea that suggests people actively construct their understanding and knowledge of the world through experiences and interactions with their environment
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Virgina Henderson
her theory is called the need theory (grand theory) defined nursing emphasizes the importance of helping patients achieve independence in their care focuses on empowering patients and promoting their overall health and well being through nursing care nurses should assist patients in meeting their basic needs -> when patients can perform these activities on their own they recover more effectively
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Rosemarie Parse
her theory is called the human becoming theory (grand theory) the idea that individuals are constantly creating their own realities through their choices and actions emphasizes the importance of honouring each persons autonomy and self-determination nurses should focus on being present with patients, listen to their stories, support them in making choices that align with their values and goals
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Betty Neuman
her theory is known as the neuman systems model looks at how individuals interact with stress and the environment to maintain their health stressors from the environment can disrupt this balance between all aspects of a person (social, physical, mental, emotional) and cause problems nurses focus on helping individuals manage stress and strengthen their resources to maintain their well being
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