TFN PRETEST 2F Flashcards
system of ideas
theory
describing, explaining, predicting, prescribing of care.
nursing theory
profession’s place in the university.
nursing education
approach specific fields of study.
nursing research
what nurses do
clinical practice
fundamental truth or preposition
principle
belief system; basis for theoretical formulations.
philosophy
clear
simple
empirical precision
derivable conclusions
characteristics of a theory
concept
definition
assumption
phenomenon
characteristics of nursing theory
science, philosophy, theory
nursing paradigm
recipient
person/man
goal
health
setting
environment
aspect of reality
phenomenon
levels of abstraction
goals of of theory
types of nursing theories
broad in scope and complex
grand theories
more limited scope
middle-range nursing theories
first level theory
phenomena
does not require specific nursing activities
descriptive theories
predict consequences
action oriented
guides nursing research
prescriptive theories
discipline of theory.
interdisciplinary theories
environmental theory
florence nightingale
environment to patient
nurse to environment
nurse to patient
3 major relationships
pure air
pure water
efficient drainage
cleanliness
light
5 major components
philosophy and caring
jean watson
bureautric
ray