Nurse Partnership Theory

As a first year student nurse, I am now beginning to develop my individual identity as a New Zealand nurse. Thinking about how I would like to nurse and why I would do so. In my opinion partnership is an integral part of nursing with three important aspects, which determine the strength and effectiveness of any partnership: respect, trust and integrity. A house is a metaphor; where respect, trust and integrity form the solid foundation of the house (partnership). In addition, the partnership between the client and builder is another an exemplary of partnership. This paper will address the theory and foundational documents on which I have based my idea of nursing. Through this paper I will continue to develop my understanding of the type of

The theory outlines responsibilities of the patient and the nurse within the Nurse-Patient Partnership, throughout the nursing process. The client has the responsibility to communicate any problem they might be experiencing and preparing oneself for interventions that the nurse might have. The nurse has the responsibility of having the correct knowledge to identify what the problem might be and using critical thinking develop the best possible nursing care plan for the client. Learning within the Nurse-Patient Partnership is dynamic: the client may share their cultural beliefs, values and experiences, about nursing procedures, that may better suited to them. While simultaneously, the nurse may share her professional knowledge in a formal or informal way to educate the client and their families. Using such effective communication, along with critical thinking allows for an effective partnership: where cultural barriers are overcome through the involvement of family members and substitutions. The metaphor of the builder and the client also demonstrate dynamic learning but also a dynamic partnership where both work hand in hand to develop the plan for the house to be built (nursing care plan) and ultimately accomplish our common goal. Note that the nurse also has the responsibility to be attentive to ensure the patient has an active role in their treatment and to constantly coach and encourage the client. The

The Treaty is a partnership, between the Maori and the British crown, where the British claimed sovereignty over the country and in return, the Maori were given equal rights as the British. As recognized by the Nursing Council of New Zealand (2011), principle two of the Treaty of Waitangi is based of Partnership; which involves nurses working together with Maori with the mutual aim of improving health outcomes for Maori (Nursing Council of New Zealand, 2011). By working together with an agreed common purpose to achieve positive health outcomes (Nursing Council of New Zealand, 2011). Effective communication with the two parties is an important aspect of partnership, as it allows for knowledge sharing but also allows both parties to negotiate an agreed treatment plan to maximize positive health outcomes. Integrity is another important aspect of this principle as it preserves the trust and respect between the two parties, concerning information relating to either the client or the nurse. Principle two demonstrates the three aspects of partnership; trust, respect and integrity: which collectively work to ensure the partnership formed is culturally safe and