Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice Dana Lynn Eckert Grand Canyon University: NUR 502 January 21‚ 2015 Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice Introduction According to some‚ the use of theory offers “structure and organization to nursing knowledge and provides a systematic means of collecting data to describe‚ explain‚ and predict nursing practice” (McEwen & Wills‚ 2014‚ p. 25). As a result‚ there have been many nursing theories that have been developed and have
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Application of Theories and Philosophy to Practice Theory & Method of Educating Adults ED - Section 2 Dr. Leone Snyder September 13‚ 2014 Tangia Miller 5925 Attala Road #2133 French Camp‚ MS 39745 (601) 383-3949 tmiller103@capellauniversity.edu A local university in central Mississippi has an “Inspire” program designed to cater and encourage adult learners to pursue programs of study for career advancements and/or career change. Population for this program are usually nontraditional
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Application of Nursing Theory Nurses have to make numerous decisions on a day to day basis. Some are simple decisions and other issues are more complex and require guidance to make decisions. Nursing theory is one way for nurses to make decisions based on problems or situations they face. As Cody (2003) states‚ “one learns to practice nursing by studying nursing theories” (pg. 226). This statement can be applied to problem solving and decision making. By using theory‚ nurses can apply concepts
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The University of San Diego which has the Hahn School of Nursing and Research has a page of many theorist that they use for their research‚ and Jean Watson is one of them. However‚ they just have a link that takes you to Jean Watson’s web page (Nursing Theory and Research‚ 2016). Upon using the search words "Jean Watson EBP Research" I was able to come across a Kristen M. Swanson who conducted research under Jean Watson. Dr. Swanson’s research concentrated on pregnancy and early fetal loss
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Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice Gracy Zachariah Grand Canyon University: NUR-502 May 27‚ 2015 Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice Concepts are terms for phenomena that can happen in nature or in thought. Concept analysis should have a purpose. A concept may be comparatively a summary and created with an aim. Walker and Avant’s (2011) concept analysis outline is used to measure the job satisfaction of nursing in a hospital based setting. Job satisfaction
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Theory provides professional independence by guiding the practice‚ education‚ and research functions of the profession. The study of theory helps to develop analytical skills‚ challenge thinking‚ clarify values‚ and assumptions‚ and determine purposes for nursing practice‚ education‚ and research (Reed‚ Shearer‚ and Nicoll‚ 2004). According to Reed‚ Shearer‚ & Nicoll (2004) Jean Watson presents the most current nursing theories. She is the only nursing theorist to support the concept of soul and
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Watson introduced the concept of clinical caritas processes. The word “caritas” originates from the Greek vocabulary‚ meaning to cherish and to give special loving attention. This approach highlights the uniqueness of both the person and the nurse‚ and also the mutuality between the two individuals‚ which is fundamental to the relationship. Here we are talking about a human connectedness‚ spirituality and love beyond the body and soul. Watson is one of the few nursing theorists who consider not
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Concept Comparison and Analysis Across Theory Concept Comparison and Analysis Across Theories Concept Comparison and Analysis Across Theories Nursing has evolved into a science. Like other scientific disciplines‚ the practice of nursing is guided by nursing theories. According to Julia George‚ “practice is based on the theories of the discipline that are validated through research” (George‚ 2011‚ p. 7). The major shift in theoretical thinking in nursing is said to occur in the 1960s
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First‚ Masters (2012)‚ in her book ‘Nursing Theories: A framework for professional practice’ describes a person as “individuals‚ families‚ communities and other groups who are participants in nursing” (Masters‚ K‚ 2012‚ P3). This statement refers to patients as individuals in need of the care of nurses. In fact‚ these individuals can have very complex needs and health problems requiring specialized and attentive care to facilitate healing and improvement of their condition. The term patient can
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Jean Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Jenessa M. Kofford NUR/403 June 4‚ 2012 Jean Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Jean Watson researched and developed her Theory of Human Caring in 1979. Her theory has expanded since 1979‚ but the principles of the theory have remained the same. Watson created this theory to promote the heart of nursing‚ the central act of caring that is an integral part of the health care system; caring is the heart of nursing‚ the elemental act that personifies nursing
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