Perspective on Nursing - Assignment
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PERSPECTIVE ON NURSING 2Theories are defined as set of concepts that are interrelated to provide a systematic and purposive view of a predictive or explanatory a phenomenon. Theories are made up of models, concepts, propositions, definitions an assumptions. They are always delivered using two key methods which include inductive and deductive reasoning. Nursing theories make use of logical structure of hypotheses and ideas that are applicable to different circumstances encountered in nursing practice (Smith & Liehr, 2013).The theoretical structures utilized in nursing theories form the basis for patient care, nursing practice, education, development of nursing profession, nursing research and decision-making in administrative nursing (Moran, Burson, & Conrad, 2016). This essay will focus on theory-guided nursing practice, its importance and applicability. It will also focus on personal theoretical perspective of nursing in relation to concepts of health, nursing, environment and person and their impacts on nursing practice (Butts & Rich, 2013).Nursing theory provides a perspective of viewing the situation of client, a way of coordinating and organizing various bits of data into daily care of the client and a manner of analyzing and interpreting patient information in order to implement appropriate care (Broadbent, 2014). A theoretical perspective gives the nurses an allowance of effective planning and implementing health care proactively and purposely. Systematic and purposeful nursing practice ensures efficiency in health care and effective communication amongst nurses. It also gives nurses the ability to control and evaluate the outcome of their nursing care to the patients (Broadbent, 2014).In our practice as nurses, we have a couple of theories that are all applicable and importance in nursing practice but different nurses are guided by different theories. For me am
PERSPECTIVE ON NURSING 3guided by Virginia Henderson’s Need Theory. This theory is based on her education and practice. Her theory puts emphasis on importance of making the patient more independent and promotion of continued healing of the patient even after hospitalization in a health care system. Virginia’s definition of nursing clearly differentiates nursing from medicine (Butts & Rich, s2013).According to Virginia Henderson, the unique role of a nurse involves assisting an individual, well or sick in performance of activities that promote recovery. According to this theory, the nurse should assist the patient to perform activities unaided if willing, strong and knowledgeable enough to do so (Smith & Parker, 2015).I choose Virginia Henderson’s theory because it focuses on fourteen basic needs of the patient that forms the basis of nursing care. This theory has unique characteristics which are important in nursing care. They include interrelation of concepts such as biophysiology, interaction, basic human needs and communication (Ahtisham & Jacoline, 2015). Secondly, it is simple and applicable to health care of all individuals irrespective of age and it forms a basis for testable hypotheses (Butts & Rich, 2013).Thirdly, this theory provides a logical definition and a list of components that acts as a guide for a nurse and individual in achieving set health goals. Additionally, it helps in improvement of general knowledge in the nursing profession and its ideas regarding nursing practice are acceptable and can be applied by practitioners for guidance and improvement of their practice in provision of health care. It also coordinates with other theories such as Maslow’stheory of motivation to provide quality care to patients hence ensuring their satisfaction (Ahtisham & Jacoline, 2015).
PERSPECTIVE ON NURSING 4This theory guides me in my nursing practice as it enlists some of the key needs of a patient in health care that I should satisfy in patient care. This helps me to prioritize patients’ needs hence promoting health improvement. According to Virginia, some of the basic components health care in a patient include normal breathing, adequate drinking and eating, proper elimination of waste materials form the body, proper movement and maintenance of desirable gait and postures. Other needs include adequate rest and sleep, suitable clothing, maintenance of body vitals within normal ranges, general body cleanliness and protection againstintegumentary injuries (Ahtisham & Jacoline, 2015).Other additional needs highlighted in this theory include avoidance of environmental dangers, avoidance of injuries to others, effective communication in expression of feelings, opinions, fears and needs, respect for one’s culture and religion and working towards accomplishment (Waller-Wise, 2013). Lastly, Virginia’s theory allows patient participation in recreational programs and learn, satisfy the curiosity leading to normal health development. This theory incorporates the four major concepts of nursing which play a key role in guiding nursing practice. These include, individual, health, environment and nursing (Ahtisham & Jacoline, 2015). Virginia Henderson’s Needs Theory impacts positively in my nursing practice. It gives guidance on some of parameters or aspect to focus on when providing health care to patients. It helps me to prioritize the special needs of the patient which needs to be addressed first. For instance, food, water and air. As a nurse, this theory tells me that patient’s breathing is a priority in health care. I should ensure that the patient has normal elimination patterns and incase of any
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