right). Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession? Social exchange theory is a social psychological and sociological
Social Exchange Theory: Application to Advance Nursing Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Social Exchange Theory: Application to Advance Nursing Both sociology and psychology try to explain why human beings do what they do, and act in the manner in which they do. Social Exchange theory attempts to explain how we interact with one another and what we get from those interactions. The purpose of this paper is to look at how Social Exchange theory
Imogene King's Theory of goal attainment and Systems Theory have described the significance of the family as a social entity in the development of the society. These theories contrast in the mode of application to the basic family unit. Imogene Kings Theory focuses on the role played by a nurse in the healing process of patients under their care (Brown, 1999; Fawcett, 2001). Her theory is based on the interaction and relationship formed between a patient and their nurse. The theory is based on three
can express assertiveness, cooperation and welcome differences of opinions. I will listen to the opinion of others and will give you mine as well. Change Theories There are numerous change theories that nurse leaders can use to help make a change. According to our textbook, one of the most useful theories is Lewin’s change theory. This theory of change is described in three stages, (a) Unfreezing, (b) Moving, and (c) Refreezing (Grossman & Valiga, 2012). First, in the unfreezing stage, a problem
can express assertiveness, cooperation and welcome differences of opinions. I will listen to the opinion of others and will give you mine as well. Change Theories There are numerous change theories that nurse leaders can use to help make a change. According to our textbook, one of the most useful theories is Lewin’s change theory. This theory of change is described in three stages, (a) Unfreezing, (b) Moving, and (c) Refreezing (Grossman & Valiga, 2012). First, in the unfreezing stage, a problem
Self-Care Deficit Theory Orem saw nursing as a deliberate human action, and believed that anyone with a health related ailment could benefit from nursing. She realized when someone was unable to care for his or herself the individual was suffering from a self-care deficit. This led to the self-care deficit theory. There are three theories within the one theory: the theory of nursing systems, the theory of self-care deficits, and the theory of self-care (Creasia and Friberg, 2011). This theory was selected
strong theory based teaching is emphasized throughout the nursing curriculum. With the trend of health care delivery shifting towards home based or community setting, it is now more than ever important for nurses and advance practice nurses (APN) to incorporate family nursing practice for improved outcomes for the patient and their families. This paper will discuss one of the many family nursing theory and its impact on the family nursing practice now and in the future. Family Nursing Theory The Family
QUESTION 1 Identify three theories commonly applied to research in your specialization. Compare and contrast the identified theories. Synthesize your findings and evaluate which theory is best suited to your proposed (or School-approved) dissertation topic. Theories Human Services is a disciplinary geared towards meeting the needs of people from a multiple knowledge bases ("What is human services?", 2013). Multidisciplinary human services is an approach to involving a variety of
Nursing is my second career. In 2004, the opportunity presented and I realized nursing was meant for me. My door opened, I entered and have never once looked back. In 2006, I received my Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN), from Holmes Community College. From my class, I was chosen by the Nursing faculty to receive the 2006 Associate Degree Nursing Award. "This award recognized a nurse graduate who demonstrated a commitment to excellence through community, professional and academic achievement."
My philosophy of nursing My own nursing philosophy arises from my Knowledge as a nurse, personal beliefs and experiences, I have gathered throughout the years from my interactions with diverse patient population and other healthcare professionals, while working in different setting as a nursing in the health care. This also addresses nurse 's ethics, goal and values as it relates to my nursing practice. My Nursing Philosophy is based on five components: nursing, Person, environment, holistic care