Professional Development: Module 4
Utility of Research in a Grand Nursing Theory
Research validates and modifies theory and in doing so the potential for the development of nursing knowledge increases (McEwen & Wills, 2011). In Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin and Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role Modeling Theory, the belief is “that nursing is a nurse-client relationship” (McEwen & Wills, 2011, p, 158). Modeling role-modeling theory provides expectations and associations that are testable and continue to be highly focused in research. Major principles in modeling role-modeling theory, are aims of interventions, goals of interventions and categories of data. The five aims of interventions are build trust, promote trust promote positive orientation through nurturing self esteem and hope, promote client control, affirm and promote client strengths and set mutual and directed goals (Nursing Theory, 2013).
Modeling role modeling is used in nursing education, practice and research. It encompasses the patient’s viewpoint and understanding of nursing processes. As reported by Parker, (2007) more research is needed to thoroughly develop and strengthen essential modeling in influencing patient care. Evaluations by researchers may be the essential in developing proper modeling examples for future nursing practice and assuring health care team practices are according to the highest of ethical standards.
Contrasting two Grand Nursing Theories
Virginia Henderson: The Principles and Practice of nursing
Practice
Henderson’s major concepts were to relate nursing, health of patient and environment. She believed “the unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities con...
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One of the many theorists that followed the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, was Merle Mishel (Alligood, 2014). However, Florence Nightingale’s theory is different
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Yes, she provided care for patients, but did not establish a trusting relationship with them. I mentioned previously in this text that “I have the heart for nursing” what that means is it takes an abundance of compassion. Even though skills along with knowledge are key components of nursing, in my opinion, compassion is crucial to the practice. Nursing is a public service and commitment that takes an irrefutable desire to help people in need, When I enter the field, even as a student, my standpoint will always be to treat my patients how I would want an individual to treat my family. Henderson’s concept of holistic care fits together with my beliefs of what nursing embodies. In practice, my goals are to always view each patient as an individual, center my care on the patient and their varying needs be it personal, emotional, or physical, and to encourage patients to be active in their care in hopes of improving outcomes. I also will strive to bring colleagues together and collaborate with them to provide the best care for our patients. One last attribute of a first-rate nurse is integrity and accountability, they kind of go hand in hand with each other. Integrity is doing the right thing and accountability is ownership of your actions. So even if it is hard to do and I am terrified, my integrity will push me to acknowledge it and face the consequences. When using nursing judgment to make a in the moment decision that
The model consists of four concepts: humans in relationship, relationship-centered professional encounters, feeling cared for, and self-advancing systems. In addition to the four concepts, Dr. Duffy also defined the role of a nurse and emphasized a nurse’s responsibilities: (1) continuously attain advance knowledge and expertise, (2) initiate, cultivate, and sustain
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In any environment where a nurse performs its duties there is a combination of functions. Nurses work as: Health Promoter and Care Provider; Learner and Teacher; Leader and Manager; Patient Advocate; Research Consumer; Colleague and Collaborator. Nursing functions can be also be described by the degree of reliance on other professionals: dependent (based on written orders); independent (when personal judgment comes into play); and interdependent (when the practitioner collaborates with teams and protocols.
First, Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was born into a wealthy family in Florence, Italy. Her father valued education so he taught her. Her family didn’t want her to be a nurse because back then nurses were looked down upon and were lower class. She left for Germany and got formal training on being a nurse. She became a superintendent of a hospital and then went to help in the Crimean War. She noticed the conditions of the hospitals during the war and she started to improve hygiene, nutrition, and level of care. She opened a nurse training school and reformed the army hospitals. She wrote a book about being a nurse. She believed nurses should require training and be educated. Florence Nightingale’s legacy of caring focuses on nursing and the
This paper explores the personal philosophy I have as a nursing student and what I intend to convey throughout my nursing career. A philosophy is “an analysis of the grounds and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs (Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, n.d.). Before entering into any profession it is important to evaluate your personal philosophy about the profession, as it pertains to values and principles in which believe in to guide your practice. The field of nursing is more than treating a physiological ailment, but it involves providing quality care for the individualized needs of each patient, hence being client centered. My philosophy of nursing integrates the importance of knowledge base practice of medicine, combined with addressing holistic needs of the patient and family, including the physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and social care (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2010). Additionally, a vital aspect of nursing is effective interpersonal relationships with other healthcare professionals to promote quality patient care. Moreover, my philosophy includes the importance the client-nurse relationship to aid in health promotion to prevent illness and increase the level of health of clients.
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In doing so, I was able to identify specific ideas which came together to form a new, unique philosophy on nursing care. The utilization of many grand theories allowed me to better visualize how my personal nursing philosophy would fit into the context of daily nursing practice by providing evidence of my assumptions.
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Virginia Henderson helped nursing by providing a broad definition of what nursing is and giving a base for all nurses to build upon with other theories that will shape their nursing career. We learned through Henderson that nursing comes down to helping the patient. It is up to the nurse to assist and guide the patient to good health and independence. It is also important that we use other theories we agree with to gain even more knowledge about nursing and its