Nursing Theory???

[k123456]

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[MRed94]

It is all through what we are learning in our ADN classes, but is there more for a guide, not necessarily to be the most important part of the learning.

I am finding it is barely there in the background, but still needs to be spewed back at the instructors for the duration.

:)

[MRed94]

It is all through what we are learning in our ADN classes, but is there more for a guide, not necessarily to be the most important part of the learning.

I am finding it is barely there in the background, but still needs to be spewed back at the instructors for the duration.

:)

[adrienurse, LPN]

According to Marriner-Tomey (1994):

Theory helps provide knowledge to improve practice by describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling phenomena. Nurses' power is increased through theoretical knowledge because systematically developed methods are more likely to be successful. In addition, nurses will know why they are doing what they are doing if challenged. Theory provides professional autonomy by guiding the practice, education, and research functions of the profession. The study of thory helps develop analytical skills, challenge thinking, clarify values and assumptions, and determine purposes for nursing practice, education and research."

Basically nursing is driven by the work of theorists that are to nursing what people like Freud are to psychology. There are the grand theorists like Orem, Rogers (one of the really far out ones) and Roy. These are the people who came up with concepts like the basis behind self-care deficit and the actions of the nurse (Orem). There are also less grand scale theorists that have shaped the bodies of knowledge of more specific areas of nursing like Benner (novice to expert theory), Peplau (psychodynamic theory) and Leininger (cultural care theory).

[adrienurse, LPN]

According to Marriner-Tomey (1994):

Theory helps provide knowledge to improve practice by describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling phenomena. Nurses' power is increased through theoretical knowledge because systematically developed methods are more likely to be successful. In addition, nurses will know why they are doing what they are doing if challenged. Theory provides professional autonomy by guiding the practice, education, and research functions of the profession. The study of thory helps develop analytical skills, challenge thinking, clarify values and assumptions, and determine purposes for nursing practice, education and research."

Basically nursing is driven by the work of theorists that are to nursing what people like Freud are to psychology. There are the grand theorists like Orem, Rogers (one of the really far out ones) and Roy. These are the people who came up with concepts like the basis behind self-care deficit and the actions of the nurse (Orem). There are also less grand scale theorists that have shaped the bodies of knowledge of more specific areas of nursing like Benner (novice to expert theory), Peplau (psychodynamic theory) and Leininger (cultural care theory).

[Q.]

Originally posted by adrienurse

According to Marriner-Tomey (1994):

HEY! I am using that very book for my paper.

[Q.]

Originally posted by adrienurse

According to Marriner-Tomey (1994):

HEY! I am using that very book for my paper.

[adrienurse, LPN]

Required reading for 49.428 Theories in nursing practice (taken in 1998).

[adrienurse, LPN]

Required reading for 49.428 Theories in nursing practice (taken in 1998).

[k123456]

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[k123456]

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[adrienurse, LPN]

This is the theoretical part of nursing. You will also learn about the practical aspects (the physical science of nursing). 4 Year baccalaureate programs tend to focus more on the Theory aspect. People who study for their masters base their work more on the theories. Ericson's theory is more of a developmental psychology theory than a nursing theory, but nursing borrows a lot from other disciplines. You will probably learn about the nursing theorists in the later part of your training.

[adrienurse, LPN]

This is the theoretical part of nursing. You will also learn about the practical aspects (the physical science of nursing). 4 Year baccalaureate programs tend to focus more on the Theory aspect. People who study for their masters base their work more on the theories. Ericson's theory is more of a developmental psychology theory than a nursing theory, but nursing borrows a lot from other disciplines. You will probably learn about the nursing theorists in the later part of your training.