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  1. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sorry but it was painted with a board brush. And I am known to support only one entry level, something that is definitely not popular, on this board. I am a member of the ANA. I am not a member of...

  2. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Excuse me but I have not called any ADN a technician or underqualified. And I take exception to the broad brush painting of all BSNs. :angryfire I have an AAD, a BSN, a MS and am working on a MSN....

  3. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree, Chinn and Krammer were required texts for my graduate nursing theory course. Also Afaf Meleis: Theoretical Nursing: Development and Progress. I also have one of Watson anf Lenienger's...

  4. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You may also wish to purchase A Meleis, Theoretical Nursing: Development & Progress. It gives the history of the development of theory; our discipline, scholarship, epistemology, evaluation of...

  5. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    In your estimation. Funny, Rogers and her theory has been around since the 60s. You may dismiss her theory but it does have its proponents, in nursing circles. And has been accepted by many. EBP...

  6. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    What I have maintained is EBP is a component of nursing but it is not generally accepted as a nursing theory. And the portion you just quoted, regarding theory, is based on the adaptation theory, not...

  7. i need help on Nursing theories!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to rain05's topic in International Nursing

    Watson has an internet site. Also you can do an on-line search of nursing literature of professional nursing journals.

  8. Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    grannynurse FNP student replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    I fall under the protection of the ADA. While a program is required, by law, to provide assistance, to me, in meeting my educational goals, they may still drug test me. And if found to have any...

  9. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    And Orem or Roy or Travelbee or Lenienger? Are they all bankrupted and bogus as well. While I do not agree with the theories of Watson or King, I see their place and role in the formulation of...

  10. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Prescribing medication outside its stated use will generally be covered (if the patient has prescription coverage). If you inform the patient of the reasons for withdrawal of Vioxx, he accepts the...

  11. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Its is suppose to guide practice but it is not necessarily what many nurses do. Ever read any of the numerous articles, in professional literature that incorporate a theory and its impact on certain...

  12. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I studied for my MBA from 1974-76. Neither my insurance nor many others demand EBP standards. Most require an op report, special testing and the correct code for billing. And that code does not...

  13. Drug addicted nurses

    grannynurse FNP student replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One of the corner stones of the "Just Say No' is that children were encouraged to report anyone, including parents, who used drugs. This was one of the main reason's I did not nor do I now support...

  14. Nursing Theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to otownRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I hope you continue to have such an open mind concerning nursing theorists. And continue to incorporate it into your nursing practice and interaction with patients. And I hope you do not get weighed...

  15. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Now let me see if I understand correctly In order to get paid, I have to subscribe to a theory--EBP-because??????? I am aware of no 3rd party payor that mandates a practitioner follow EBP....

  16. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    And you believe this Ivory Tower attitude is restricted to nursing theory only? It is not. Theory, regardless of who formulates it, is always under attack. And there are always those that defend it...

  17. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Too many theories and not enough hard evidence to support these too many theories. And just who is suppose to decide which of these theories are worth saving and which should be dropped. You? Me?...

  18. Should I go for my BSN?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Nursing Career

    In many school districts and states, in order to be a school nurse, you must have a BSN. And there is much more to school nursing, these days, besides bandaides and sprained wrists. Also there are...

  19. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Perhaps because her theory concern TT is still under investigation. And I remember taking one of her presentations, at New York Hospital, in 72. I find it amusing that those who wish to diismiss the...

  20. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    First, in response to your comment regarding academic freedom. A college or university has the right to impose certain standards on their faculty, including teaching under the guidelines of certain...

  21. Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    grannynurse FNP student replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry but I do not understand your comment. Are you saying, that under federal law, a college or university may not establish testing and standards regarding drug testing, irrespective of them...

  22. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    One other thing. While one can accept the very generalized definition of theory, most areas accept a definition more in line with their field of study. A theory of physics is difficult for most to...

  23. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here is a definition of nursing theory: GRAND THEORIES: these are systemic constructions of the nature, mission and goals of nursing and nursing care. MIDRANGE THEORIES: are less abstract, address...

  24. Drug addicted nurses

    grannynurse FNP student replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One of the greatest mis-services ever done, to drug addicts, was the former first lady's campaign of just saying no. Yes, it is easy to say that all sorts of help is available, for any type of...

  25. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    grannynurse FNP student replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I do not understand what you mean by punishing those that refuse to acceot it. I have never been punished, by faculty, when I disagreed with the theorist who is the chosen one, of the program. I and...