Middle Range Theory Continues to Guide Nursing Practice Lisa M. Sanford Maryville University Middle Range Theory Continues to Guide Nursing Practice Nursing theory has three distinct categories to describe the level of abstraction: Grand‚ Middle-Range‚ and Situation-Specific (Meleis‚ 2012‚ p. 33). Hugh McKenna (1997) defined these three categories‚ stating: Grand theory is highly abstract and is broad in scope. Middle-range theory is more focused and is normally the end product of a research
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For my final exam question my choice was: Discuss research utilization in nursing practice versus evidenced based practice of nursing. Are the definitions interchangeable? The reference chapter used was chapter 17 in the text book titled Using Research Findings in Practice Settings. I would like to start off by defining Research Utilization and Evidence Based Practice. Research utilization refers to using research knowledge to change an existing clinical practice or profession situation
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Between Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory And Orthopedic Nursing by Myra D. Iliano St. Joseph’s College of Maine NU 500 Conceptual Bases for Nursing C. Andrew Martin‚ Instructor March 1‚ 2012 Abstract Katherine Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort establishes a framework for care provided by the nurse by defining the state of comfort as it exists in various forms and contexts. The achievement of optimal health through the relief of pain is asserted as the foundation of all nursing care (Kolcaba‚ 2003). That
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In order for Mary to move up in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs pyramid‚ "security and safety"‚ she needs to ensure her basic needs are being met first. As shown in the case study‚ the care manager at Sunnydene care home assists Mary to do so by showing her respect‚ telling other carers to be friendly and telling other carers to be supportive and listen to Mary and her needs. This would therefore help Mary to feel more confident to leave her room to eat her lunch meals and to join in with what everyone
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What is nursing? What exactly does it mean to nurse a patient‚ and how has this definition changed over the past centuries? What does the discipline of nursing consist of? In this essay‚ I aim to attempt to answer these questions‚ along with the help of a myriad of nursing researchers whose studies have helped to broaden my perspective on what exactly it is that I now do for a living. I will be discussing the different types of nursing knowledge that assists us as nurses to care for patients and
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The current nursing shortage and high turnover rate among nurses is a great concern‚ not only for health care organizations but also for the general population. The increase in an older population‚ as the “Baby Boomers” approach retirement age will add to this shortage‚ leaving many to wonder who will take care of them in their golden years. Subsequently‚ many of these “Baby Boomers” are nurses themselves and will be retiring‚ adding to the shortage. The Current trend for recent nursing graduates
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Non- Nursing Theory - Self Efficacy Theory Even though nursing theories are vital for nursing practice‚ non-nursing theories are also equally important in our practice as practitioners. In this assignment‚ I am writing on Self-efficacy theory. Self-efficacy is essential for determining the activity or situation an individual can perform or avoid. According to Kasikci (2011)‚ self –efficacy theory which was derived from social learning theory‚ explains a common mechanism through which people
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nurse‚ I know that nursing is all about the compassion you show to patients. In order to be a good nurse‚ one has to understand both the physical and emotional needs of their patients. A good nurse allows their ethics to guide their nursing. My vision of nursing will not only encompass the care I give to patients‚ but also the care I provide for the community in which I live. Nursing is rooted in public service and the desire to help others. I hope that my philosophy of nursing will incorporate my
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Reaganomics Reaganomics was an economic policy that was advocated during the 1980s by President Ronald Reagan and is still widely practiced to date. This essay will discuss Reaganomics in details. The work will also state the advantages and disadvantages of Reaganomics. The importance of the policy was to lower the increase in government spending‚ to reduce taxes such as capital gains and federal income. The policy also aimed at decreasing inflation through tightening the money supply. The other
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In this essay I will be discussing the difference in nursing practice regarding manual handling and how it has evolved over the years. Extensive amounts of thought‚ new equipment and procedures have gone into the present manual handling practices. Many injuries have occurred over the years due to lifting‚ twisting and bending the wrong way. There are constant improvements being made to assist workers with manual handling and avoid further injuries. In past nurses had minimal aids to assist them
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