Nursing Theories and Models

manipulation of physical and social factors
environmental model

Patient became partner with nurse

Defined nursing
Helped identify boundaries of nursing domain

There's a unique body of nursing knowledge
21 skills, 11 probe
Pt centered approached to curricula

Nursing process
linked effective care to nurses knowledge of pt needs
reflexive and circular
nursing unique and independent
interactive discipline process

behavioral systems model
response to stress of illness
goal - balance and stability
differentiated undergrad from graduate curricula
systematic assess, plan for prioritization

conservation
provide graduate curricula in med-surg nursing
balancing resource expenditures

person and environment = 1 unit; evolve, change, and move ahead together
based on scientific knowledge
declared nursing science and discipline as unique body of knowledge

Adaptation model
individual = system
role of nursing - change environment so patient can respond to stimuli
organizing framework for undergrad nursing

Goal Attainment system theory
questions regarding nursing decision making