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Conceptual Influences on the Evolution of Nursing Theory

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen,

Week two provided us with information regarding the significance of the alignment of nursing theory and nursing practice. Based on our readings and discussion posts we have gathered that there are multiple models of nursing theory for use. Your discussions validated their implementation into your perspective of nursing specialties. Additionally, we explored the works of nurse scientists, Florence Nightingale, who established foundations for modern nursing. She established transformations in nursing practice which have become standards in our modern-day society. Great job everyone. I hope that everyone had significant takeaways from our course interactions.

Welcome to week three of your nursing theory course. As we progress, this week’s reading assignments from your Smith and Parker textbook will include progression into Section II which includes Conceptual Influences on the Evolution of Nursing Theory. Please read and reflect upon the following assignments:

Chapter 5: Early Conceptualizations About Nursing

Let us review the works of Wiedenbach (conceptualizations of nursing), Henderson (who believed in the categorizations of functions that pertained to patient care), and Hall (who envisioned three overlapping circles of care – person, body, and disease from crisis to rehabilitation) that introduced the nursing theory and explore the importance of nurse-patient relationships (Smith & Parker 2015).

Chapter 6: Nurse-Patient Relationship Theories

This reading assignment focuses on conceptualizations by Travelbee, a former nursing educator, (who practiced psychiatric/mental health care) that serves as a framework that delineates the nurse-patient interaction. Remembering that patients or clients are exceptional and nursing care is delivered across several stages (Smith & Parker, 2015).

This week we will move forward with the discussion of concepts related to these theorists. I hope that you will enjoy your reading assignments and discussion interactions.

Best wishes always,

Reference

Smith, M. C., & Parker, M. E. (2015). Nursing theories and nursing practice. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis