week 2 replies
490 RN week 2 replies
APA, References and free plagiarism due date 11/13/2020
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This week’s textbook reading presented various nursing theories. Which nursing theorist do you most closely identify with and why? How has this individual impacted your personal nursing philosophy?
Reply 1 Christina
The nursing theory that most resonates with me is Watson’s theory on caring. Watson’s theory on caring focuses on patient-centered care and bringing a holistic approach to health care delivery. Watson believed that fostering a trusting relationship with the patient and promoting a teaching-learning environment with the patient is fundamental to health promotion (Finkelman, 2017 .I closely identify with Watson’s theory because I believe that nurses treat the person as a whole, not just their disease. Building a trusting relationship with the patient is very important because I have learned from my experience that patients will be more receptive and compliant to treatments if they trust their nurse. I’ve also learned that the more I talk to the patients, the more confident they become in making their own healthcare decisions. This philosophy has guided me to emphasize communication with my patients and their families as I like to focus on the patient rather than just their disease.
Reply 2 Marco
The nursing theorist that I most closely identify with is Madeleine Leininger since her Transcultural Nursing Theory is relatable in the nursing profession. In this theory, we see that the universal care practices of nursing are based on the culture, beliefs, values, attitudes, and the general practices of an individual or groups who have either similar or different cultures. The aim here is to offer nursing care which is culture-specific so that the people's well-being can be promoted and adverse human circumstances like diseases can be met in a culturally relevant way. This entails studying and appreciating the diverse cultural backgrounds when it comes to universal nursing care practices, values, and beliefs to ensure the implementation of efficient and effective health care programs in line with the people's culture. It emphasizes also that different cultures have varied and unique healthcare habits, sickness and wellness values, attitudes, and patterns of action (Finkelman, 2017).
To provide all patients with the best possible care, the nurses should be aware of the illness conditions and care needs of their patients. However, this alone is not enough. Nurses must be mindful of the diverse backgrounds, values, attitudes, and behaviors of their patients. Recognizing the culture and values of patients will allow the nurse to provide their patients with efficient and effective nursing care. In the Transcultural Nursing Theory, Madeleine Leininger developed a philosophy that entails the appreciation of the patient's culture when comes it to the provision of nursing care and other universal care practices. She concluded that nurses must build culture-specific nursing strategies and approaches when offering universal nursing care.
Personally, this theory relates best to my professional nursing practice. I believe that to best connect with my patient, I have to understand and appreciate his/her beliefs, attitudes, values, and culture and show that I respect them. This will make my patients trust me knowing that I only have their best interest in mind, and that am more concerned about their universal well-being.
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