Professional Identity, Theory and Nursing Theories Flashcards
what are Carper’s 4 ways of knowing?
- empirical
- personal
- ethical
- aesthetics
define the empirical way of knowing
evidnce based, informed by data and facts
define the personal way of knowing
recognizes our own assumptions, experiences and beliefs
differs by person
define ethical way of knowing
norms, values, morals, guidelines and expectations in our practice
define aesthetic way of knowing
using creativity and innovation to develop unique skills and unique ways to perform skills
what characterizes the nurse-patient relationship?
- trust
- respect
- professional intimacy
- empathy
- power
define self-regulation in relation to nursin gpractice
recognition that nurses are the best position to determine their standards for education & practice, and to enforce that those standards are met
what is the CRNA?
a regulatory body that monitors and enforces standards of nursing, also enforcing the use of title and scope of practice
what are the 4 domains of nursing practice?
- nursing education
- clinical practice
- nursing leadership and administration
- nursing research
define concept
the ideas/general impression that represent some aspect of personal/human experience
define theory
consists of multiple concepts that are used to describe, clarify or predict a phenomenon (the subject we aim to understand)
define model
a diagrammatic or visual representation of a theory
define conceptual framework
a group of related ideas statements or concepts
define paradigm
refers to a broad pattern or framework of shared beliefs, assumptions and understanding about the nature of reality within a particular field or discipline
what are the building blocks of a theory?
- contructs
- propositions
- logic
- assumptions/boundary conditions
define construct of a theory
more specific idea carefully selected from a concept to help explain the specific phenomenon being studied
the “what?” of a theory
define propositions of a theory
associations suggested between contrasts based on deductive logic
the “how?” of a theory
define deductive reasoning
making predictions/inferences based on what we know from learning or learned experiences
i.e. we do this because we know this
define logic of a theory
justification underpinning propositions
the “why?” of a theory
define assumptions/boundary conditions of a theory
values, beliefs and constraints that define the applicability of a theory
the “who, when, where?” of a theory
what are the characteristics of a good theory?
- logical consistency
- empirical support
- applicability
- testability
- falsifiability
- parsimony
what is the Principle of Parsimony
states that if we have 2 theories to solve the same problem, we choose the simplest choice as the best theory
define logical consistency
relationships between concepts are logical and consistent between one another, not contradicting
define empirical support
theories are bound by evidence and use scientific research
define applicability
theory should be able to explain, predict or assess multiple concepts and contexts
define testability
theory should be testable, and we should be able to collect data and apply the theory to test its validity
define falsifiability
principle that a theory is tentative and subject to scientific rigour to be disproved in finding new evidence
what is nursing theory?
a creative and conscientious structuring of ideas that project a tentative, purposeful and systematic view of phenomena
what is the purpose of nursing theory?
- To guide nursing practice and develop knowledge
- To describe, prescribe, predict and explain.
- Establish a relationship among theory and practicum research, education & administration
what are the levels of theoretical thinking in nursing?
- metatheory
- grand nursing theory
- mid/middle range theory
- nursing practice/micro-range theory
define metatheory
a theory that is highly abstract and universal
define grand nursing theory
a theory that is abstract, frame disciplinary knowledge and cannot be directly tested
define middle-range theory
a theory with a narrow scope, that bridges grand and practice theories, and may be directly tested
define nursing practice/micro-range theories
theories that are developed for use within specific nursing care situations
what was Nightingale’s definition of nursing?
within the environmental theory
“the act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist them in their recovery” (Nightingale 1969)
what environmental factors did Nightingale believe were linked with health?
- pure/fresh air
- noise
- variety
- diet
- light
- cleanliness
what level of theory is the Fundamentals of Care Framework?
mid range
what does the Fundamentals of Care Framework outline/emphasize?
explains, guides and potentially predicts the care nurses provide to patients by emphaszing the important of nurses developing therapeutic relationships with their patients and families
what are the 3 components of the Fundamentals of Care framework?
- relationships
- integration of care
- context of care
what are the entry level competencies of professional identity?
- professional responsibility
- continuing education and development
- valid accredation
- service to the public
define metaparadigm
refers to the global concepts that identify the phenomena of central interest to a discipline
what were Yura and Torres’ 4 metaparadigms of nursing?
- man
- society
- health
- nursing
what were Fawcett’s 4 metaparadigms of nursing?
1983
- person
- environment
- health
- nursing
what were Fawcett’s 4 metaparadigms of nursing?
2023
- human beings
- global environment
- planetary health
- neurologists activities
