Metaparadigm theories of nursing
Describe the definition of nursing as put forward by the American Nurses Association. How does it address the metaparadigm theories of nursing?
The American Nursing Association is a professional organization representing world-wide registered nurses with a mission to improve health for all. The ANA defines nursing as "the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations" (ANA, 2013).
According to Creasia and Friberg (2011), "All theories have the potential to make substantial contributions to the nursing profession by enhancing the development of unique body of nursing knowledge." A theory is a system of ideas, and in nursing, there 's a process that encompasses different concepts closely associated with the general discipline of nursing: environment, health, nursing, and person (Creasia and Friberg, 2011). All of these are a variety of valuable approaches towards nursing practice and pertain to the metaparadigm theories of nursing. A theory must work within a specific setting...Every situation is different, therefore, a theory may not be useful in every situation.
Nursing, to me, involves so much more than just taking care of the sick. There was a time where I thought nursing was to just following doctors orders and provide care with compassion...I was completely wrong. I currently work at a teaching hospital along with many residents asking the nurses what to do. What nursing actually is, and what nurses do encompass so much. Nursing is providing care to all individuals: families, communities, everyone. Nursing is providing medicine to one that is in need, or to just provide a simple act of kindness, support, or even a hug when needed. Sometimes the best medicine is simply just being there for someone and listening to [their] story. Nursing involves
The American Nursing Association is a professional organization representing world-wide registered nurses with a mission to improve health for all. The ANA defines nursing as "the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations" (ANA, 2013).
According to Creasia and Friberg (2011), "All theories have the potential to make substantial contributions to the nursing profession by enhancing the development of unique body of nursing knowledge." A theory is a system of ideas, and in nursing, there 's a process that encompasses different concepts closely associated with the general discipline of nursing: environment, health, nursing, and person (Creasia and Friberg, 2011). All of these are a variety of valuable approaches towards nursing practice and pertain to the metaparadigm theories of nursing. A theory must work within a specific setting...Every situation is different, therefore, a theory may not be useful in every situation.
Nursing, to me, involves so much more than just taking care of the sick. There was a time where I thought nursing was to just following doctors orders and provide care with compassion...I was completely wrong. I currently work at a teaching hospital along with many residents asking the nurses what to do. What nursing actually is, and what nurses do encompass so much. Nursing is providing care to all individuals: families, communities, everyone. Nursing is providing medicine to one that is in need, or to just provide a simple act of kindness, support, or even a hug when needed. Sometimes the best medicine is simply just being there for someone and listening to [their] story. Nursing involves
References: American Nurses Association. (2013) retrieved from http//www.nursingworld.org Creasia, J., & Friberg, E. (2011). Conceptual foundations: The bridge to professional nursing practice. (5 ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.