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Statement of Intent
The intent of this chapter is to offer an approach to understanding nursing theory within the
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context of the discipline of nursing, define the discipline of nursing and theory, describe the
purpose of theory for the discipline of nursing, identify the structure of the discipline of nursing,
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and speculate on the future of nursing theory.
Key Terms
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Nursing Community of scholars
Nursing knowledge Discipline
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Professional practice Theory
Paradigm Worldviews
Framework Metaparadigm
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Philosophy Conceptual model
Grand theory Middle-range theory
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Nursing practice theory Clinical scholarship
Empirical indicators Domain
Caring Environment
Persons Health
Syntactical structure Conceptual structure
Specialized language Tradition
Values and beliefs Practice-level theory
Nursing process
Objectives
On completion of this chapter, students will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast definitions of nursing.
2. Describe the usefulness of theory to everyday practice.
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3. Identify four phenomena of interest to nursing.
4. Name the primary purpose of nursing theory.
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5. Describe characteristics of nursing as a discipline.
6. Discuss the importance of conceptualizing nursing as a discipline of knowledge.
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7. Compare and contrast definitions of nursing theory.
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Outline
What Is Nursing?
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Problems with Defining Nursing by Process, Functions, or Activities
The Discipline of Nursing
Expression of Human Imagination
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Domain
Syntactical and Conceptual Structures
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Specialized Language and Symbols
Heritage of Literature and Networks of Communication
Tradition
Values and Beliefs
Systems of Education
Definitions of Nursing Theory
As a General Term
As an Organizing Structure
Definitions from Other Disciplines
Definitions Used in Nursing Practice, Education, Administration, or Research
The Purpose of Theory in a Professional Discipline
Structure
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Further Development and Understanding of Nursing Practice
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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The Structure of Knowledge in the Discipline of Nursing
Paradigm
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Grand Theories and Conceptual Models
Middle-Range Theories
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Practice-Level Theories
Nursing Theory and the Future
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Continuing Evolution of the Discipline of Nursing
Use in Education
Use in Health Care Organizations
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Expanded Use of Theory
Summary
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References
Questions for Classroom Discussion
1. Before taking this class, what was your definition of nursing?
2. How does knowledge become “nursing knowledge”?
3. What does the term “language of nursing” mean to you? Identify practice examples in
which use of the “language of nursing” can be explicated.
4. What is your understanding of the statement “Nursing is a discipline”?
Multiple-Choice Questions
(Answers appear in bold)
1. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields
of study.
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Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice – 5th Edition – Marlaine C.
Smith & Marilyn E. Parker | Complete Test Bank | All Chapters
ur
si
n gv
ib
e
NursingVibe
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Statement of Intent
The intent of this chapter is to offer an approach to understanding nursing theory within the
ur
context of the discipline of nursing, define the discipline of nursing and theory, describe the
purpose of theory for the discipline of nursing, identify the structure of the discipline of nursing,
si
and speculate on the future of nursing theory.
Key Terms
n
Nursing Community of scholars
Nursing knowledge Discipline
gv
Professional practice Theory
Paradigm Worldviews
Framework Metaparadigm
ib
Philosophy Conceptual model
Grand theory Middle-range theory
e
Nursing practice theory Clinical scholarship
Empirical indicators Domain
Caring Environment
Persons Health
Syntactical structure Conceptual structure
Specialized language Tradition
Values and beliefs Practice-level theory
Nursing process
Objectives
On completion of this chapter, students will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast definitions of nursing.
2. Describe the usefulness of theory to everyday practice.
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Medconnoiseur
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3. Identify four phenomena of interest to nursing.
4. Name the primary purpose of nursing theory.
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5. Describe characteristics of nursing as a discipline.
6. Discuss the importance of conceptualizing nursing as a discipline of knowledge.
si
7. Compare and contrast definitions of nursing theory.
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Outline
What Is Nursing?
gv
Problems with Defining Nursing by Process, Functions, or Activities
The Discipline of Nursing
Expression of Human Imagination
ib
Domain
Syntactical and Conceptual Structures
e
Specialized Language and Symbols
Heritage of Literature and Networks of Communication
Tradition
Values and Beliefs
Systems of Education
Definitions of Nursing Theory
As a General Term
As an Organizing Structure
Definitions from Other Disciplines
Definitions Used in Nursing Practice, Education, Administration, or Research
The Purpose of Theory in a Professional Discipline
Structure
NursingVibe
Medconnoiseur
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Further Development and Understanding of Nursing Practice
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
ur
The Structure of Knowledge in the Discipline of Nursing
Paradigm
si
Grand Theories and Conceptual Models
Middle-Range Theories
n
Practice-Level Theories
Nursing Theory and the Future
gv
Continuing Evolution of the Discipline of Nursing
Use in Education
Use in Health Care Organizations
ib
Expanded Use of Theory
Summary
e
References
Questions for Classroom Discussion
1. Before taking this class, what was your definition of nursing?
2. How does knowledge become “nursing knowledge”?
3. What does the term “language of nursing” mean to you? Identify practice examples in
which use of the “language of nursing” can be explicated.
4. What is your understanding of the statement “Nursing is a discipline”?
Multiple-Choice Questions
(Answers appear in bold)
1. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields
of study.
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Medconnoiseur
