Nr501 Importance Of Nursing Theory Paper
Importance of Theory
Shanna Akers
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
NR501
Kari Luoma
September 13, 2014
Importance of Theory
In today’s society, the lack of knowledge involving nursing theories is present. Theorists began discoveries in the early 1800s with Florence Nightingale and have continued to expand ever since (Hegge, 2013). “Nursing theory is defined as an organized framework of concepts and purposes designed to guide the practice of nursing" (nursingtheory.org, 2013). Nurse theory guides the practice of the nurses. There are three different categories for nursing theories; grand theory, nursing-practice theories, and middle range theories. The introduction to nursing theories seems to be minor in associate and bachelor’s degree programs compared to a master’s degree program.
Nursing theory is the basis of care for patients. The outcomes of the patient depend on the practice given by nurses. Studies show that those nurses who have a background associated with theory, practice, and research give the best practice. Orem’s Self Care Deficit theory discusses the fact that illness or problems arise with patients. As people are presented with situations that decrease their ability to care …show more content…
Nursing theories were and are still developed to improve nursing care, policies, and procedures. Without the theorist in the past and present, nursing would not be the profession that it is today. The importance of theories has evolved as the nursing theories have developed over many decades. The lack of education across the nursing spectrum has caused many nurses to be blind to the importance of including theory into their practices. The discussion of nursing theories is missed in the associate degree programs. This is also a reason that the lack of education is
Shanna Akers
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
NR501
Kari Luoma
September 13, 2014
Importance of Theory
In today’s society, the lack of knowledge involving nursing theories is present. Theorists began discoveries in the early 1800s with Florence Nightingale and have continued to expand ever since (Hegge, 2013). “Nursing theory is defined as an organized framework of concepts and purposes designed to guide the practice of nursing" (nursingtheory.org, 2013). Nurse theory guides the practice of the nurses. There are three different categories for nursing theories; grand theory, nursing-practice theories, and middle range theories. The introduction to nursing theories seems to be minor in associate and bachelor’s degree programs compared to a master’s degree program.
Nursing theory is the basis of care for patients. The outcomes of the patient depend on the practice given by nurses. Studies show that those nurses who have a background associated with theory, practice, and research give the best practice. Orem’s Self Care Deficit theory discusses the fact that illness or problems arise with patients. As people are presented with situations that decrease their ability to care …show more content…
Nursing theories were and are still developed to improve nursing care, policies, and procedures. Without the theorist in the past and present, nursing would not be the profession that it is today. The importance of theories has evolved as the nursing theories have developed over many decades. The lack of education across the nursing spectrum has caused many nurses to be blind to the importance of including theory into their practices. The discussion of nursing theories is missed in the associate degree programs. This is also a reason that the lack of education is