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Nursing theories as nursing ontologies
Nursing Philosophy, 2004Abstract By understanding the constructions of knowledge we currently label nursing theories as nursing ontologies, nurses can perceive these conceptualizations differently. Paul Ricoeur and Stephen White offer a conceptualization of ontology that differs from traditional, realist perspectives because they assume that a person's experience of a ...
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Using chaos theory: the implications for nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2002 Aims of the paper. The purpose of this paper is to review chaos theory and to examine the role that it may have in the discipline of nursing.Background. In this paper, the fundamental ingredients of chaotic thinking are outlined.
Carol Haigh
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A nursing theory for nursing leadership
Journal of Nursing Management, 2000For many years nursing practice has found its foundations in nursing theory. A review of theorists such as D. E. Orem, C. Roy, B. Neumen, V. Henderson, M. E. Rogers and others reveals a focus on the management of patient care, not leadership. This has provided most nurses with a solid foundation in 'management', but little in terms of 'leadership.' In ...
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A theory of holism for nursing
Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy, 1998In this paper it is argued that nurses should be holists whilst at the same time accepting that 'holism' is a contentious concept. One of the problems for a supporter of holism is that of which holism--an attempt to outline the version of holism advocated is made by identifying only two versions of holism: The Strong theory and the Pragmatic theory of ...
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Nursing Philosophy, 2003
Abstract Science seems to develop by inducing new knowledge from observation. However, it is hard to find a rational justification for induction. Popper offers one attempt to resolve this problem. Nursing theorists have tended to ignore or reject Popper, often on the false belief that he is a logical positivist (and hence hostile to qualitative ...
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Abstract Science seems to develop by inducing new knowledge from observation. However, it is hard to find a rational justification for induction. Popper offers one attempt to resolve this problem. Nursing theorists have tended to ignore or reject Popper, often on the false belief that he is a logical positivist (and hence hostile to qualitative ...
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Translating a nursing theory into a nursing system
Geriatric Nursing, 1987Summary Before the present program was initiated, residents on the NHCU were in the same situation as those described by Wolanin. They were forced to take the “whole package” which meant that they were clean, quiet, and totally dependent on the staff to meet their needs. The nursing staff initiated a change in the philosophy of care which resulted in
K, Dorsey, S, Purcell
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Nursing Science Quarterly, 2013
It is curious that emerging professional nurses have a limited understanding of nursing theory, not surprising, since many nursing programs have eliminated nursing theory from their curriculum. While reviewing Silva’s article for this column, there are noteworthy elements to consider.
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It is curious that emerging professional nurses have a limited understanding of nursing theory, not surprising, since many nursing programs have eliminated nursing theory from their curriculum. While reviewing Silva’s article for this column, there are noteworthy elements to consider.
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Journal of Christian Nursing, 2017
ABSTRACT: How does nursing theory apply to nursing practice? Nursing theory can explain the why and how of nursing practice, guide nursing interventions, and provide a framework for measuring outcomes. This article briefly explains nursing theory, provides examples for applying theory to nursing practice, and proposes questions for examining ...
Marjorie A, Schaffer +2 more
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ABSTRACT: How does nursing theory apply to nursing practice? Nursing theory can explain the why and how of nursing practice, guide nursing interventions, and provide a framework for measuring outcomes. This article briefly explains nursing theory, provides examples for applying theory to nursing practice, and proposes questions for examining ...
Marjorie A, Schaffer +2 more
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Advances in Nursing Science, 2008
Anchored in one of the most dramatic social shifts in healthcare history, a Theory of Integral Nursing can inform and shape nursing practice, education, research and policy-local to global-to achieve a healthy world. A Theory of Integral Nursing, informed by integral theory, presents the philosophical foundation and application of an integral worldview
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Anchored in one of the most dramatic social shifts in healthcare history, a Theory of Integral Nursing can inform and shape nursing practice, education, research and policy-local to global-to achieve a healthy world. A Theory of Integral Nursing, informed by integral theory, presents the philosophical foundation and application of an integral worldview
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The Living Tree of Nursing Theories
Nursing Forum, 2003Three behavioral theories have been used to develop major nursing theories: interactive, systems, and developmental.To provide a symbolic image as a framework for nurses to visualize the multitude of nursing theories starting with the first nurse theorist, Florence Nightingale.Published research articles, authors' experience, educational classes and ...
Charlotte, Tourville, Karen, Ingalls
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