Basic Needs Theory Discussion
Basic Needs Theory Discussion
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Question Description
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In Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is not, Florence Nightingale indicated her belief that nurses are not simply handmaidens for the physicians and are not glorified housekeepers (Black, 2014). As was discussed in the last workshop, over the last 150 years and particularly over the last 50 years, nurses have been working to define our profession. Many theories have been developed to assist nurses to improve our ability to provide care for our patients. The purpose of this discussion forum is to give you the opportunity to learn about several of the nursing theorists who have shared their thoughts about best practices for nursing care. As you review the various theories, consider your own theories about the best way to provide nursing care.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
Discuss the influence of current and historical nursing theories on professional practice.
Explore different approaches to nursing practice based on various nursing theories.
Analyze the relationship between nursing theory and nursing practice.
Identify how various nursing theories reflect your own thoughts about nursing practice.
Resources
Textbook: Professional Nursing: Concepts and Challenges
File: Partial List of References for the Textbook by Black – 7th edition APA
File: Resources for Workshop 2: Nursing Theory and Holistic Nursing
Background Information
As nurses we know that the Nursing Process includes assessment, determining nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation (or intervention), and evaluation. Did you know that 60 years ago, there was no “Nursing Process?” Nurses just followed doctors’ orders and did not necessarily think for themselves. This week, you will be learning about various nurses who used evidence-based practice to develop nursing into the profession that it is today.
In Workshop Five, you will be writing your own philosophy (theory) of nursing. You will be required to look back to this discussion and consider which of the nursing theorists mentioned have ideas that correspond to your view of the essence of nursing and how that plays out when caring for patients. The following paragraphs provide a sampling of some nursing theories you might consider investigating.
The Philosophy of Nursing for the Indiana Wesleyan University School of Nursing is based on the Neuman Systems Model. Neuman focuses on assessment of physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual factors that may affect the client system (Neuman, 2011). You may want to consider exploring more about the Neuman Systems Theory for this nursing theorist discussion.
Do you remember learning about Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and the stages of grief (Kubler-Ross, 1997)? The Theory of Chronic Sorrow developed by Eakes, Burke, and Hainsworth (1998) recognizes when we have a child who is developmentally delayed, or we lose a child or a spouse, certain events may trigger sorrow long after we have experienced all of the stages of grief.
Basic Needs Theory Discussion
Basic Needs Theory Discussion
Phil Barker’s Tidal Model focuses on mental health using the metaphor of life being a voyage. If you have ever felt like you were drowning, you could probably relate to the common sense metaphors found in this theory. Many of the metaphors in this theory relate to water (Tidal, n. d. ). Barker focuses on the importance of allowing the patient to share their story because the patient is the expert when it comes to knowing what he or she has experienced (Tidal, n. d. ). Consider learning how to help your patients get into the lifeboat or put on the lifesaver when they are overwhelmed by a sea of despair.
Katherine Kolcaba recognized the fact that pain may be a fact of life for some people (Comfort Line, n. d. ). We may not be able to eliminate all of the pain that they experience. In developing her concept of comfort for her Theory of Comfort, she considered three aspects of comfort: relief, ease, and transcendence (Comfort Line, n. d. ). Discomfort may be physical, psychospiritual, social, and environmental (Comfort Line, n. d. ). Learn how you can bring comfort to your patients who are suffering.
Some theorists have a more narrow focus. If you are a maternal-child nurse, you may want to explore Ramona Mercer’s (2004) Theory of Becoming a Mother or Cheryl Tatano Beck’s Theory of Postpartum Depression (Lasiuk, & Ferguson, 2005). Learn the evidence-based assessment and interventions recommended by these nurses.
Kristin Swanson developed her theory of caring after interviewing several women who had experienced a miscarriage (Jakobsen, 1998). Swanson asked these women to tell her about the nurses that cared for them after the miscarriage in order to determine what qualities a nurse needs to exhibit in order for patients to feel like their nurse really cares for them (Jakobsen, 1998). Swanson came up with five recurring themes that provide the framework for her theory of caring (Jakobsen, 1998).
Every theorist has a reason for approaching patients in a certain way. What is your story? How do you approach your patients? As you learn about these nursing theorists, you are encouraged to be open to considering new thoughts and new approaches to patient care. You will be asked to elaborate on this as you write your Personal Philosophy of Nursing paper due Workshop Five of this course.
Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
In your textbook, Professional Nursing: Concepts and Challenges, review Chapter 9, “Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing.”
Review the Resources for Workshop 2: Nursing Theory and Holistic Nursing.
During Workshop 1 assignment 1.6, you were asked to choose a theorist from the following list for an in-depth study and post the theorist you were interested in presenting. If you did not do that, please check discussion forum 1.6 to see which theorists have not yet been chosen.Note: Each student in the cohort should select a different theorist.
Phil Barker: Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery
Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory
Patricia Benner: Novice to Expert
Basic Needs Theory Discussion
Basic Needs Theory Discussion
Georgene G. Eakes, Mary L. Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow
Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, and Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role Modeling
Virginia Henderson: Basic Needs Theory
Dorothy E. Johnson: Behavioral System Model
Imogene King: Theory of Goal Attainment
Katharine Kolcaba: Theory of Comfort
Madeline Leininger: Culture Care Theory of Diversity and Universality
Myra Estrin Levine: The Conservation Model
Ramona Mercer: Maternal Role Attainment-Becoming a Mother
Betty Neuman: The Neuman Systems Theory
Margaret Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness
Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing
Dorothea Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory
Ida Jean Orlando: Nursing Process Theory
Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model
Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring
Jean Watson: The Philosophy and Science of Caring
Search OCLS (select Nursing, under Article Databases; select CINAHL or ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health) and the internet for information on your chosen theorist/theory.
References for various theories are listed on the Course Syllabus and in the files listed in the Resources section above. Some of the best information about the theories is from the 1990s when many of the theories were developed. Therefore, references older than 5 years are acceptable for this assignment.
Prepare to discuss the following prompts:
Provide a synopsis of the theory you have chosen and include a description of the key concepts of the theory.
Include the approach the theorist would take when caring for patients – applying the theory to nursing practice including the types of settings where this theory could be applied.
Share how the theory you have researched corresponds to your thoughts about nursing care and nursing practice.
Research and select at least two current scholarly sources to support your explanations and insights. Your textbook, the internet resources listed above, and websites of the nursing theorists themselves are appropriate sources for this assignment.
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Basic Needs Theory Discussion
Basic Needs Theory Discussion
You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.
Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages.
Likewise, large type, large margins, large indentations, triple-spacing, increased leading (space between lines), increased kerning (space between letters), and any other such attempts at “padding” to increase the length of a paper are unacceptable, wasteful of trees, and will not fool your professor.
The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS
Discussion Questions (DQ)
Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation
Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality
Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.
Use of Direct Quotes
I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.
LopesWrite Policy
For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.
Late Policy
The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.
Communication
Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me:
Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.