Purposes of Nursing Theory

Question 1

2 purposes of nursing theory (general)

Answer 1

1. Nursing theory aims to describe, explain, predict phenomenon of interest in nursing
2. This can be seen as an attempt of nurses to mantain its professional discipline and boundaries

Question 2

Purposes of nursing theory to EDUCATION

Answer 2

1. By knowing nursing theory and practicing them, students learn the trait and become member of professional community
2. Students understand clearly the role and action of nurses fit together in nursing
3. It serves as basis in terms of curricular design and decision making

Question 3

Purposes of nursing theory to PRACTICE

Answer 3

1. It serves as a guide or basis of practice by describing explicitly nursing
2. It represents the status of nursing as a discipline
3. It foster critical thinking skills of nurses by clearly explaining the reasons behind action

Question 4

Purposes of nursing theory to RESEARCH

Answer 4

1. It offers a framework for developing new ideas and discovering new knowledge.
2. It assist in identifying knowldge gap specific to a field of study
3. It offers systematic approach by identifying problem variables, interpreting results and validating nursing intervention