What are the different theories in nursing?

Nursing Theories and Models

• Introductory Readings.
• Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model of Nursing.
• Dorothea Orem: Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory.
• Synergy Model (AACN)
• Patricia Benner: Professional Advancement Model.
• Jean Watson: Theory of Human Caring.
• Madeleine Leininger: Cultural Care Diversity & Universality.

Which nursing theorist is most well known for a theory of caring?

Nurses at Redlands Community Hospital have selected Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (Theory of Transpersonal Caring) as the foundation for their nursing practice.

How many nursing theories are there?

The Four Main Concepts of Nursing Theory These four concepts have been used to define the context and content of the nursing profession.

What are the types of Nursing theories?

There are three major types of nursing theory: grand theory, middle range theory, and nursing practice theory. Each of these theories helps the nurse to provide more proficient patient care (McEwen & Willis, 2011).

Who were the early nursing theorists?

The late 19th and early 20th centuries contributed a number of important nurse theorists, better known for other contributions to the neophyte profession. Clara Weeks-Shaw, Isabel Hampton Robb, Bertha Harmer, Lavinia Dock and Isabel Stewart, and Hester Frederick and Ethel Northam wrote nursing texts as well as described nursing models.

What are Nursing Caring theories?

Anne Boykin’s Nursing as Caring Theory is a grand nursing theory that can be used a framework to guide nursing practice. It defines the standard role of a nurse. Nurses intentionally care for an individual which causes them to grow in caring. Nurses support, sustain, strengthen process of caring and growing in care.

How do you use theory in Nursing Practice?

Theory can also be used to guide the research process by generating and testing phenomena of interest. The primary purpose of theory in the profession of nursing is to improve practice by positively influence the health and quality of life of patients. The relationship between theory and practice is reciprocal.