Nursing Philosophy and Theory
nursing theory - (correct Answer) - provide a framework of thought in examining situations and provides
structure for nursing practice. Explaining, Describing, Predicting, Prescribing.
characteristics of nursing - (correct Answer) - - knowledge based
- guided by theories
- ethics
- autonomy
- specialized education
What is the purpose of nursing theory? - (correct Answer) - to guide nursing practice and generate
knowledge, and to enable nurses to know why they are doing what they do
What would nursing be without theory? - (correct Answer) - nursing would just be a series of tasks or a
follow of commands. It would likely be unethical and we wouldn't know why we are doing what we do
nursing philosophy - (correct Answer) - A system of beliefs and values. What makes you want to be a
nurse and why
Nursing theory includes - (correct Answer) - explaining, describing, predicting, prescribing
Types of Theory - (correct Answer) - Grand
Middle-range
Descriptive
Prescriptive
Erikson and Piaget - (correct Answer) - developmental theories
Maslow - (correct Answer) - hierarchy of needs
change theory - (correct Answer) - addictions
Florence Nightingale - (correct Answer) - - Nursings first theorist/researcher
- put patient in best condition for nature (God) to act upon them
evolution of Nursing theory - (correct Answer) - healthcare is constantly changing, and nursing must
preserve the notion of caring in health care. Theories are needed to organize knowledge and guide
nursing practice
links of theory, research, education, and practice - (correct Answer) - they are all linked and used
nursing theory - (correct Answer) - provide a framework of thought in examining situations and provides
structure for nursing practice. Explaining, Describing, Predicting, Prescribing.
characteristics of nursing - (correct Answer) - - knowledge based
- guided by theories
- ethics
- autonomy
- specialized education
What is the purpose of nursing theory? - (correct Answer) - to guide nursing practice and generate
knowledge, and to enable nurses to know why they are doing what they do
What would nursing be without theory? - (correct Answer) - nursing would just be a series of tasks or a
follow of commands. It would likely be unethical and we wouldn't know why we are doing what we do
nursing philosophy - (correct Answer) - A system of beliefs and values. What makes you want to be a
nurse and why
Nursing theory includes - (correct Answer) - explaining, describing, predicting, prescribing
Types of Theory - (correct Answer) - Grand
Middle-range
Descriptive
Prescriptive
Erikson and Piaget - (correct Answer) - developmental theories
Maslow - (correct Answer) - hierarchy of needs
change theory - (correct Answer) - addictions
Florence Nightingale - (correct Answer) - - Nursings first theorist/researcher
- put patient in best condition for nature (God) to act upon them
evolution of Nursing theory - (correct Answer) - healthcare is constantly changing, and nursing must
preserve the notion of caring in health care. Theories are needed to organize knowledge and guide
nursing practice
links of theory, research, education, and practice - (correct Answer) - they are all linked and used
