a word or cluster of words describing an object, idea or event

specific to time and palace; observable

set of interrelated concepts that serve as building blocks of theories

a statement of predicted relationships between two or more variables, subjected to testing in empirical studies

a formal statement that is constructed in order to organize ideas and explain event; A group of related concepts that propose actions that guide practice

an organized and systematic articulation of a set of statements related to questions in the discipline

What are the components of a theory?

logistic labels that are assigned to objects or events and defines the concept in relation to other concepts and permits the description and classification of phenomena , what component of a theory?

“nursing knowledge was distinct from medical knowledge”

F. Nightingale

Nursing metaparadigm embodies the knowledge base, theory, philosophy, research, practice, and educational experience and literature identified with the profession

organized wholes comprised of component parts that interact in a distinct way over time

METAPARADIGM FOR NURSING

  defined in relation to his/her environment and the impact of the environment upon him/her

•   referred to as a patient – performs self-care when possible 

Florence Nightingale synthesized immediate knowledge of disease with the existing sanitary conditions

manipulation of physical environment, ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of •   “ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of

diet – all at the least expense of vital power to the patient.”  

Bed should be placed in the lightest part of the room and placed so the patient could see out a window.

•   Care giver should never lean against, sit upon, or unnecessarily shake the bed of a patient. 

•   clean, neat, and dry 

•   positioning the patient for maximum comfort

A group of related concepts that propose actions that guide practice

It is a statement that outlines a nurse's values, ethics, beliefs, and motivation for being part of the profession.

he is the founder of Modern Nursing. She developed and described the first theory of nursing.

It is a patient-care theory. It focuses on altering the patient's environment to affect change in his or her health.

She developed the Theory of Human Caring.

This theory encompasses the whole world of nursing with the emphasis placed on the interpersonal process between the care giver and care recipient.

What theory does Patricia Benner develop?

Who proposed the Self-care deficit theory?