The Four Metaparadigms In Nursing
Florence Nightingale, Madeline Leininger, Ida Orlando and Betty Neuman are some of the theorists that come to mind when I think about the foundations and how much has evolved our nursing profession. All these theorists have developed different concepts throughout the years subjected to individual interpretations, but I belief that the four metaparadigms have been the core concept of these theories. These concepts do not exist independent of each other, and it is essential to evaluate individual patient’s needs considering these four elements.