SU NSG6430 W8 A2 Alimole. LATEST UPDATED
NOTES AND DISCUSSIONS 2025
Definition of Nursing (ANA) - answer-Nursing protects, promotes health, prevents
illness, and advocates for individuals and communities.
Art of Nursing - answer-Compassion, caring, patient-centered approach.
Science of Nursing - answer-Research, evidence-based practice, clinical
knowledge.
What defines a profession - answer-Prolonged education, specialized knowledge,
autonomy, licensure, ethical code.
Process approach to profession - answer-Profession develops continuously over
time.
Power approach to profession - answer-Level of influence and independence.
Trait approach to profession - answer-Specialized knowledge, licensure, ethics,
commitment to service.
,Learning Environment - answer-Physical setting that supports learning.
Health Literacy - answer-Ability to obtain, process, and understand health
information.
Teach-Back Method - answer-Method used to confirm patient understanding.
Knowledge Deficit - answer-Nursing diagnosis for lack of information.
Decisional Conflict - answer-Difficulty choosing between health options.
Self-Care Deficit - answer-Inability to perform self-care activities.
Toddler Learning - answer-Method: pictures, play, and imitation.
Adolescent Learning - answer-Collaborative and problem-solving approach.
Older Adult Learning - answer-Repetition, reinforcement, and trust-building.
Theory - answer-Explains relationships between concepts and predicts outcomes.
Phenomenon - answer-Focus of a theory.
Concept - answer-Mental image or idea in a theory.
, Assumption - answer-Accepted truth in theory.
Metaparadigm of Nursing - answer-Person, Health, Environment, Nursing.
Grand Theory - answer-Broad and abstract nursing theory.
Middle-Range Theory - answer-Limited scope and testable theory.
Practice Theory - answer-Situation-specific nursing theory.
Peplau's Theory - answer-Interpersonal nurse-patient relationship.
Orem's Theory - answer-Self-care deficit theory.
Roy Adaptation Model - answer-Patients adapt to internal and external stimuli.
Watson's Theory - answer-Human caring and harmony.
Neuman Systems Model - answer-Client as open system with stressors.
Benner's Novice to Expert - answer-Nurse skill development from beginner to
expert.
NOTES AND DISCUSSIONS 2025
Definition of Nursing (ANA) - answer-Nursing protects, promotes health, prevents
illness, and advocates for individuals and communities.
Art of Nursing - answer-Compassion, caring, patient-centered approach.
Science of Nursing - answer-Research, evidence-based practice, clinical
knowledge.
What defines a profession - answer-Prolonged education, specialized knowledge,
autonomy, licensure, ethical code.
Process approach to profession - answer-Profession develops continuously over
time.
Power approach to profession - answer-Level of influence and independence.
Trait approach to profession - answer-Specialized knowledge, licensure, ethics,
commitment to service.
,Learning Environment - answer-Physical setting that supports learning.
Health Literacy - answer-Ability to obtain, process, and understand health
information.
Teach-Back Method - answer-Method used to confirm patient understanding.
Knowledge Deficit - answer-Nursing diagnosis for lack of information.
Decisional Conflict - answer-Difficulty choosing between health options.
Self-Care Deficit - answer-Inability to perform self-care activities.
Toddler Learning - answer-Method: pictures, play, and imitation.
Adolescent Learning - answer-Collaborative and problem-solving approach.
Older Adult Learning - answer-Repetition, reinforcement, and trust-building.
Theory - answer-Explains relationships between concepts and predicts outcomes.
Phenomenon - answer-Focus of a theory.
Concept - answer-Mental image or idea in a theory.
, Assumption - answer-Accepted truth in theory.
Metaparadigm of Nursing - answer-Person, Health, Environment, Nursing.
Grand Theory - answer-Broad and abstract nursing theory.
Middle-Range Theory - answer-Limited scope and testable theory.
Practice Theory - answer-Situation-specific nursing theory.
Peplau's Theory - answer-Interpersonal nurse-patient relationship.
Orem's Theory - answer-Self-care deficit theory.
Roy Adaptation Model - answer-Patients adapt to internal and external stimuli.
Watson's Theory - answer-Human caring and harmony.
Neuman Systems Model - answer-Client as open system with stressors.
Benner's Novice to Expert - answer-Nurse skill development from beginner to
expert.
