Science - ANSWER method of bring together fact + giving them coherence and
integrity
Involves: hypothesis, methods, data collection, results, evaluation
Theory - ANSWER a group of related concepts brought together to explain a
phenomena or predict future events
Involves: Inclusiveness, consistency, accuracy, relevance, fruitfulness, simplicty
Theories, Models, + Frameworks - ANSWER an abstract generalization; must include
two concepts related to the theory
Nursing Discipline - ANSWER the discipline of nursing: holds values, heritage and
traditions, and knowledge development toward sustaining caring, humanity, and health for
all.
Nursing Science - ANSWER The collection and organization of data related to nursing
and its associated components; guides nursing practice
Conceptual Model or Framework - ANSWER generalized concepts that are assembled
because they have relevance to a common theme; more loosely structered than a theory
The Four Concepts Basic to Nursing: - ANSWER nursing, person, health, environment
nursing theory - ANSWER Guides research + practice
ex.: health, stress, etc
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, Language of nursing theory - ANSWER concept, construct, conceptual model,
philosophy, theory
paradigm - ANSWER the aspects of a discipline specific to that scientific community
The Four Pillars of the Nursing Paradigm - ANSWER nursing, person, health,
enviroment
Levels of Theory: Grand Theory - ANSWER Broad in scope; explains large segments of
human experience
Levels of Theory: Middle Range Theory - ANSWER Smaller in scope; may refer to a
specific population
Levels of Theory: Situation-Specific Theory - ANSWER Specific nursing phenomena
that reflect clinical practice and limited to specific populations or areas of practice
Nursing Process - ANSWER 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome/Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Relationship between Theory and Nursing Process? - ANSWER - Theory provides
insight about nursing process and guides research
- through practice, theory is shaped and guidelines for practice evolve
- theory guides practice
- theory provides nurses with framework
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integrity
Involves: hypothesis, methods, data collection, results, evaluation
Theory - ANSWER a group of related concepts brought together to explain a
phenomena or predict future events
Involves: Inclusiveness, consistency, accuracy, relevance, fruitfulness, simplicty
Theories, Models, + Frameworks - ANSWER an abstract generalization; must include
two concepts related to the theory
Nursing Discipline - ANSWER the discipline of nursing: holds values, heritage and
traditions, and knowledge development toward sustaining caring, humanity, and health for
all.
Nursing Science - ANSWER The collection and organization of data related to nursing
and its associated components; guides nursing practice
Conceptual Model or Framework - ANSWER generalized concepts that are assembled
because they have relevance to a common theme; more loosely structered than a theory
The Four Concepts Basic to Nursing: - ANSWER nursing, person, health, environment
nursing theory - ANSWER Guides research + practice
ex.: health, stress, etc
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, Language of nursing theory - ANSWER concept, construct, conceptual model,
philosophy, theory
paradigm - ANSWER the aspects of a discipline specific to that scientific community
The Four Pillars of the Nursing Paradigm - ANSWER nursing, person, health,
enviroment
Levels of Theory: Grand Theory - ANSWER Broad in scope; explains large segments of
human experience
Levels of Theory: Middle Range Theory - ANSWER Smaller in scope; may refer to a
specific population
Levels of Theory: Situation-Specific Theory - ANSWER Specific nursing phenomena
that reflect clinical practice and limited to specific populations or areas of practice
Nursing Process - ANSWER 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome/Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Relationship between Theory and Nursing Process? - ANSWER - Theory provides
insight about nursing process and guides research
- through practice, theory is shaped and guidelines for practice evolve
- theory guides practice
- theory provides nurses with framework
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