Nursing Theory

Question 1

Nursing Theory

Answer 1

Nursing theory: provides a framework to guide and improve nursing practice by helping nurses:

• Organize and communicate knowledge.
• Apply knowledge professionally and responsibly.
• Guide problem-solving, decision-making, and practice.
• Connect concepts to strengthen the nursing profession.

=> bridges theory -> practice = using evidence-based approaches to understand key concepts—person, health, environment, and nursing—essential for holistic, patient-centered care.

Question 2

Nursing Metaparadigm

Answer 2

4 interconnected concepts ( Health, Person, Environment, Nursing) -> provide a conceptual framework for holistic, patient-centered care in nursing.

Question 3

Nursing Metaparadigm- Person

Answer 3

Individuals, families, communities receiving care.

Holistic beings (biological, psychological, social, spiritual).

Care should be individualized + patient-centered.

Question 4

Nursing Metaparadigm- Health

Answer 4

A state of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

Influenced by determinants of health (personal, social, economic, environmental).

Promoted through prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary).

Question 5

Nursing Metaparadigm- Environment

Answer 5

Immediate surroundings (family, home, work)

Broader factors (community, global systems).

Positively or negatively impacts health.

Nurses use community resources to support well-being.

Question 6

Nursing Metaparadigm- Nursing

Answer 6

Promotes, maintains, and restores health.

Uses evidence-based practices, critical thinking, and interventions.