NURSING PROCESS Flashcards
Systematic and organized framework that provides foundation for nursing practice, research and education
Nursing Theories
in nursing theories might include health, nursing, patient, environment, and wellness. (May nakita ka na hindi pa napagaaralan ng iba. Own idea)
CONCEPT
These ____________ can range from how patients experience pain to how nurses provide care in different settings.
PHENOMENA
are the foundational beliefs or values that underlie a nursing theory. These assumptions shape the theory’s perspective and help to define its scope. For example, an assumption might be that nurses play a critical role in promoting patient well-being.
ASSUMPTIONS
Nursing theories often provide precise definitions for the concepts they use. These definitions help clarify the meaning of terms within the context of the theory.
DEFINITIONS
These _________ can be causal, correlational, or predictive and provide a framework for understanding how different aspects of nursing interact.
RELATIONSHIPS
can help visualize the theory and make it more accessible.
MODELS
Many nursing theories include a description of the nursing process, which outlines the steps that nurses should follow when providing care. This often includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. (Testing process)
NURSING PROCESS
These can be specific to a particular theory or more general, such as improving patient health and well-being.
GOALS AND OUTCOMES
Nursing theories may define the roles and responsibilities of nurses within the healthcare system. They can provide guidance on how nurses should interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
NURSING ROLES
These guidelines can inform evidence-based practice.
PRACTICE GUIDELINES
It can help explain the motivations and influences that shaped the theory.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The extent to which a theory is substantiated by research can impact its acceptance and use in nursing practice.
RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE
Acknowledging the theorists and scholars who developed and contributed to a nursing theory is important for recognizing their intellectual contributions.
CONTRIBUTORS
Some nursing theories have evolved and been refined over time as new information and insights emerged. Understanding the development of a theory can be valuable for its application in contemporary nursing practice.
EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT
