A middle-range nursing theory constituting the nursing process and focusing on the care of the human being is the Theory of Goal Attainment developed by Imogene King. This theory consists of three interacting concepts: personal systems‚ interpersonal systems‚ and social systems. Even with these three systems being interacting‚ the nursing goal is the health of individuals. King maintains that the patient and nurse are equal partners in the nursing process. Conceptual systems The first concept
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Do standardised nursing languages/taxonomies provide evidence of nursings distinctive contribution to patient care? Yes‚ the use of a standardized nursing language for documentation of nursing care is vital both to the nursing profession and to the bedside/direct care nurse {Rutherford 2008}. In a health care environment where nurses are providing more care to more patients‚ Dr. Herdman says a standardized nursing language “provides clarity in communication among all professionals caring for that
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Appropriate Nursing Management in a Hospital Unit Mariamma Thazhavana American Sentinel University Appropriate Nursing Management in a Hospital Unit The purpose of this paper is to judge the power used by the nurse manager in the given scenario‚ evaluate the detrimental behaviors identified in the case and the consequences of strong negative leadership‚ value behaviors that contribute to optimal team functioning‚ formulate action plan for the manager‚ and to measure the observations that
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Chapter 15 –part B p. 333 (Cameron) Motivation theories include Achievement-motivation theory Expectancy theory Equity theory Motivation theories are derived predominantly from the work of: Abraham Maslow (a psychologist) Achievement-motivation theory developed by: Focus: Atkinson‚ McClelland‚ and Veroff Aspects of personality characteristics and proposes 3 forms of motivation/needs in work situations (achievement‚ power‚ affiliation) Individuals are not as concerned with the
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many different theories that are used in the nursing profession. Each of these theories have their own concept and uniqueness that can be applied in a nursing capacity. All nursing theories have some form of connection to the advanced practice nurse (APN) practice. There are different types of theories for nursing circumstances. It is important for APN to obtain a good understanding and know how to apply the theory to their practice. Some of these nursing theories are Maslow’s theory‚ Orem Self Care
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Nursing Management Management | Rationale | * Monitor patient’s LOC‚ cardiac and respiratory status (ECG‚ vital signs‚ hemodynamic status). * Administer medications such as Vastarel‚ Citicholine and Nifidepine as indicated. * Implement Aneurysm Precautions such as:*Elevate head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees.*instruct patient to wear thigh-high elastic compression stockings*Provide patient all personal care; a quiet and non-stressful environment; instruct to avoid Valsalva maneuver‚ straining
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understanding of these theories‚ nurses can promote healthy habits and relations for all families. It also‚ help the nurse to recognize that family plays a huge role in the well-being of the patients since “family members are the first influence on a person’s view of health” (Grand Canyon Univeristy‚ 2015); therefore‚ they need to be part of our nursing plan in order to better achieve the health care needs of our patients. I have found it very difficult to decide which theory would be the most helpful
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available to schoolchildren in the State of Louisiana (National Conference of State Legislatures‚ 2013). In other words‚ most states have only applied one of the six options available‚ whereas a combination of at least three would be more effective in case of such an elevated level of childhood obesity in all states with no exceptions. Dietary behavior‚ food environment‚ and physical activity are listed as the factors influencing the obesity trends in the United States. As suggested in the graphs demonstrating
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1. Why is there a course on theory development and analysis? The PhD in Nursing Science students are expected to be independent thinkers with demonstrated abilities to articulate‚ investigate‚ analyze and interpret on original research in order to contribute to generate knowledge in nursing science. Throughout a course on theory development and analysis can build a solid foundation for research to guide PhD students in the entire process of research studies‚ including understanding a particular
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Dorothea Elizabeth Orem: Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory Dorothea E. Orem was known as a pioneer in the development of distinctive nursing knowledge and as one of foremost America’s nursing theorist (Alligood & Tomey‚ 2010‚ Fawcett‚ 2000). Her self-care deficit theory which is a general theory of nursing‚ is used widely in nursing today (Hartweg‚ 1995). Orem’s contributions played significant role in shifting nursing away from a medical model of practice and to gain recognition as a legitimate
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