Following giant theorists in philosophy in nursing, I organize my perceptions and understanding in according with the four metaparadigm concepts of nursing. In common senses, every person is an existing entity in the universe. Therefore, environment of an entity is the universe without the entity. And health is a conditional state that defines the enduring and developing of an entity. A person as a whole is composed of properly functioning physical body, mental clarity, emotional harmony, and enlightened spirit. Healthy persons have their components proportionally operating in a synchronized fashion and in harmony with the environment. Unhealthy persons find themselves in deficiency of the components or in inappropriate for the surrounding.…
In this essay I am assessing the socio and medical models of health and to what it implies. The socio- medical model of health focuses on the social factors that contribute to health and wellbeing in society. When this model considers social factors, it particularly looks at the impact of poverty, poor housing, diet and pollution. E.g. poor housing and poverty are causes to respiratory problems, and in response to these causes origins of ill health, the socio-medical model is aimed to encourage society to include better housing and introduce programmes to tackle poverty as a solution. The biomedical model of health looks at individuals physical functioning and describes bad health and illness as the assumption of disease and…
According to her theory, self –care agency is a person’s ability to perform activities for oneself. The nurse then has to assist the patient’s needs by showing, teaching, and supporting. When assessing for patients needs, there are several universal self care categories. The first one is related [Passive voice] to life processes and the normal human functioning level. Activities of daily living are assessed. Is the patient getting [Doctoral rule (although good advice for any academic writer)--"getting" is informal English and can mean many things; in academic writing, use forms of "arrive at," "can," "could," "grows," "is able to," etc.] enough air, water, and food? [Unless in a quote, avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing] Care is addressed regarding the elimination process. Is the patient getting enough rest and activity? [Unless in a quote, avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing] Also [In academic writing, avoid starting a sentence with a conjunction ] , is the person safe in reference to well being? [Unless in a quote, avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing] The goal is to promote the best human function as possible. As stated before, the patient has to take control of his/her [This awkward construction is a shortcut appropriate in a legal document, but avoid using it in academic writing. Write it out] own actions, and be responsible for their own health (Current, 2010). As stated before, Orem defines health state as the person that [Possible error--If this word refers to a human being, people are never "that" or "which," they are "who"] is [Clearer writing suggestion--Remove "that is"] characterized [Passive voice] by soundness or wholeness of developed…
Classmate 1 provides a clear outline of the various nursing categories, which enables the reader identify differences. The value of the insights provided is enhanced by categorizing nurses and showing their respective education and responsibility levels. The comparisons assist to bring out the skills and competencies that each category requires. Consistent with Catalano (2015), the review succeeds in providing a succint highlight of the scope that each category of nursing cover. Overall, Classmate 1 helps in identifying the contribution that each category makes to the well-being and health of patients while validating the significance of each category.…
Philosophy of Nursing A philosophy of nursing is a description of what nursing means to the individual or organization. The philosophy is how a nurse is seen and serves as a standard for nursing. It is a set of values in which one follows through a career. Each nurse has their own set of values, or philosophy that he or she goes by throughout their career.…
Refer to “Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy." This is an informational resource to assist in completing the assignment.…
Refer to “Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy." This is an informational resource to assist in completing the assignment.…
philosophy of nursing determines what type of models or theories he or she uses, just as the…
The purpose of this paper is to describe the four health theories. The paper will address how these theories are applied, address two strengths for each theory model, and any limitations. Furthermore, the paper will address the theory that will be used in my public health campaign and justification.…
For the purpose of study in nursing, biological, psychological, spiritual, intellectual and sociocultural dimensions of human beings and stages of human development are delineated as they affect behavior and health. These dimensions operate within and upon the human being in an open, interrelated, interdependent, and interactive way. The nursing client is an open system, continually changing in mutual process with the changing environment. Recipients of nursing actions may be well or ill and include individuals, families and…
This is essay is going to examine the principles of nursing and health. In order to do this it must look at the concept of health then describe the dimensions that make up health. Secondly, an adult individual will be chosen in order to discuss the determinants that affect their health. It will then go on to explain the underpinning professional, ethical and legal principles that would be taken into consideration if the individual were to require nursing care. Finally, it will identify how carrying out this assignment has informed the writers personal concept of nursing.…
Metaparadigm theories of nursing consists of theories that describe the four interrelated concepts, which are persons, environment, health and illness, and nursing. Persons are the recipients of nursing care and include individuals, families, and communities. Environment refers to the surroundings of the client, internal factors affecting the client, and the setting where nursing care is delivered. Health and illness describe the client's state of well-being. Nursing refers to the actions taken when providing care to a patient.…
Nursing is based on caring in nursing. Compassion and concern for protecting and enhancing the…
Refer to “Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy." This is an informational resource to assist in completing the assignment.…
In this paper I will explore the elements of nursing theory and how I believe they are all tied together. I believe that a man’s health will be directly affected by his environment and his nursing care.…