Theoretical Framework in Nursing Process - Elements, Approaches and Strategies of Theory Development

Sexual harassment is always a legal topic in the work environment because the ramifications are so severe, but at the same time very abstract to describe what can constitute sexual harassment. This paper will take into consideration different elements of the law including Employment Law and cases tried before the U.S. Supreme Court. It will also offer suggestions for corrective action pertaining to the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace.

With the numerous nursing theories that have been established throughout the profession, it has become empirical for nursing professionals to be able to sort through the various concepts and critically analyze the significance for individual practice as well as the profession of nursing as a whole. Nursing theories should be analyzed and investigated for the value before acceptance just as new ideas are reviewed prior to implementation into practice. An analysis involves the use of reflective thinking in regards to a chosen theory and assessing the value it will have on specific situation.

The metaparadigm of nursing consists of four parts comprised by Jacqueline Fawcett, in 1984, in her seminal work (Alligood, 2014). The metaparadigm she developed served to provide direction and guidance for the nursing framework already in use and became an organization tool for theories already in use (Alligood, 2014). The four parts being person, health, environment, and nursing. The four components of the metaparadigm concept of nursing is important to nursing theory because they are the key areas of focus of patient care, and the metaparadigm is designed to differentiate nursing from other specialties (Alligood, 2014). It is this use of theories that makes nursing a profession and guides professional nursing practice, research, and education (Alligood, 2014).

Since I have been a nurse I never really gave much thought about any of the theories I learned in nursing school, I guess I was just so happy to finish. However, as years have expired and find myself back in school furthering my education, now I recall the importance of nursing theories. As many people or should I say nurses frequently tend to define various words through their experiences. So for the lack of cohesiveness, according to Parker & Smith (2010), a ‘theory is a frame of reference on how individuals view reality.’ A more formal definition states that a ‘theory is a group of interrelated concepts, assumptions, and propositions that explains or guides the actions of nurses in their profession (CNN, week2). The theorist I chose to discuss is Betty Neuman’s Systems Model and how her model relates to nursing.

The doctors in this story preyed on the ignorance and emotions of others when consent was necessary. For

Sexual harassment in the workplace has become more common in today’s society and both men and women can be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. “A study conducted showed that out of 20,000 employees surveyed, 42 percent of women and 15 percent of men responded that they had experienced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace” (York, 1989, p. 831). Also, most employee’s do not say anything about the harassment because he/ she feels ashamed or feels that the upper management will not believe his/ her story of the harassment, so many victims stay quiet until he/ she has had enough. Another reason why employees do not come forward when sexual harassment has occurred is because the employee is scared about how the employer will retaliate to his/ her harassment complaint. The EEOC has implemented several laws to protect the employees from discrimination, but these laws also protect the employees from retaliation. Retaliation can occur when an employer punishes an employee from participating in legally protected activity (Miles, Fleming, & McKinney, 2010). It is important to note some important cases in which involved sexual harassment and retaliation and how the ruling

Patients and Healthcare provider leading to Sexual Harassment is one of the emerging issues affecting our health field. The main person behind one of the

In the study “A Qualitative Study of Sexual Harassment of Female Doctors by Patients”, it covers the issues some doctors experience based on their gender. The issues that this study covers it sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior pointed towards female doctors by their patients. Many female doctors experience harassment when their patients take advantage of the physical and intimate nature of medical exams or diagnostic questions.

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When reading any nursing theory, it is very easy to be overwhelmed by the expansive language and details used by each theorist. Some theories appear to contain concepts that are “down to earth” and very logical, while others are very “theoretical” and abstract. By understanding the basic definitions of the nursing paradigms and how they applied to each theory, we can use that information to better understand the sometimes-complex concepts that are being detailed in each nursing theory. We can explore how each theory is different and alike by using these four (4) nursing paradigms: nursing, health, person, and environment.

Sexual harassment is among one of most challenging health care facilities face in relation to their employees. Equal Employment Opportunity commission (EEOC), puts that sexual harassment includes the following; unwelcomed sexual advances, verbal conduct of a sexual nature and also request for sexual favors. It’s vital for organizations to conduct training for the employees to educate them on sexual harassment. It is the responsibility of the human resource department to make certain that proper training is detailed to the employees.

The fact that the patient noted that she was fully in her right mind brings into play informed consent. Can a patient truly give consent to a sexual relationship with their physician? Considering “undue influence” a patient can’t soundly give consent to having sexual intercourse with a doctor. They lack the knowledge due to transference. Next, non-maleficence and beneficence, the Hippocratic Oath teaches, do no harm. There is a great risk to do potential harm to a patient especially by entering into a sexual relationship with them. Much of

Sexual harassment in the workplace has always been an issue, even before women were introduced into the working environment in the twentieth century. In recent years this issue may have become more publicized than before and not as overlooked as it used to be, but it unfortunately affects people all across the nation, both men and women alike. From that fast food chain where your kid is working at, to that fortune 500 company you’ve never heard of, it is happening. Over the last several decades most people think that the conflict concerning sexual harassment has dissolved but in reality not much has changed. Today most people argue that sexual harassment isn’t as bad as it used to be, back before woman had many rights. Those who oppose the movement against sexual harassment believe that most cases, if not all, are due to today’s society being overly sensitive and politically correct. Others argue that isn’t an issue about being overly sensitivity, but instead is a result of the failure to educated workers about the definition of sexual harassment and their options of recourse.

In this research paper I would fully discuss what sexual harassment. I will start on the origin of sexual harassment and how it came into law. I will discuss what environment of sexual harassment looks like in the work place. The reader should be able to discover the different types of sexual harassment: Quid pro quo and Indirect. I will show you illustrated trends of sexual harassment in the work place over the years. I will discuss how sexual harassment affect both parties, meaning the employer and the employee. I will back up theses affects by laws that are set in place to protect the employee and hold the employer responsible. I will give an analysis on recent litigation involving sexual harassment in the workplace. In my conclusion I will give a recommendation on how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and what management can to protect their employees.

Nowadays, sexual hassment has become unstoppable in every situation, especially in the workplace or even on the street. Women are the gender who are the victims and suffer from this harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as “ uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature especially by a person in authority toward a subordinate (as an employee or student) ” in Merriam-Webster dictionary. In other words, it is unwelcome behavior to treat another person improperly.