Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Moral Obligations
Chapter 4 Philosophies, Models, and Theories Moral Obligations Pamela J. Grace The end or purpose of nursing is the well-being of other people…it is a moral end. That is, it…
Nightingale’s Philosophy in Nursing Practice
Chapter 5 Nightingale’s Philosophy in Nursing Practice Kim Bolton I use the word nursing for want of a better. It has been limited to signify little more than the administration…
5. Nursing theorists of historical significance
CHAPTER 5 Nursing theorists of historical significance Marie E. Pokorny “The idea of nursing, historically rooted in the care of the sick and in the provision of nurturance for those…
15. Conceptual system and middle-range theory of goal attainment
CHAPTER 15 Conceptual system and middle-range theory of goal attainment Christina L. Sieloff and Patricia R. Messmer “Theory is an abstraction that implies prediction based in research. Theory without research…
27. Maternal role attainment becoming a mother
CHAPTER 27 Maternal role attainment becoming a mother Molly Meighan “The process of becoming a mother requires extensive psychological, social, and physical work. A woman experiences heightened vulnerability and faces…
3. Theory development process
CHAPTER 3 Theory development process Sonya R. Hardin “Nursing’s potential for meaningful human service rests on the union of theory and practice for its fulfillment.” (Rogers, 1970, p. viii) Theory…
32. The tidal model of mental health recovery
CHAPTER 32 The tidal model of mental health recovery Nancy Brookes “Mental illnesses or psychiatric disorders are ‘problems of human living’ people find it difficult to live with themselves or…
25. Modeling and role-modeling
CHAPTER 25 Modeling and role-modeling Margaret E. Erickson “Unconditional acceptance of the person as a human in the process of Being and Becoming is basic to the Modeling and Role-Modeling…
14. Self-care deficit theory of nursing
CHAPTER 14 Self-care deficit theory of nursing Violeta A. Berbiglia and Barbara Banfield “Nursing is practical endeavor, but it is practical endeavor engaged in by persons who have specialized theoretic…
33. Theory of comfort
CHAPTER 33 Theory of comfort Thérèse Dowd “In today’s technological world, nursing’s historic mission of providing comfort to patients and family members is even more important. Comfort is an antidote…
