Nursing
Theory
Nursing is one of the most honorable
careers that demands a show of compassion to those in need of healthcare.
Income should not be a motivating factor. Instead, an individual should be
driven by a passion for the job and nonjudgmental care transcending disability,
spiritual beliefs or race. A nurse has a responsibility to provide a holistic,
safe and patient-centered care (Dossey & Kegan (2012). I am obliged to be
aware of my patient’s need for individualized care and not to regard them as
mere medical conditions or room numbers. In my quest to empower patients in
their recovery journey, an appropriate nursing theory will be useful tracking
my personal performance and care provision (Munhall, 2012).
Grand Nursing Theory
Grand Nursing Theory is also
referred to as ‘Nursing as Caring Theory’. It offers a broad framework that
transforms nursing as a practice through the theory’s practical implications.
Nursing as Caring Theory states that a nurse should focus on nurturing ailing
person and growing as a caregiver in the profession (Boykin et al., 2001). Two fundamental assumptions anchor the
theory: firstly, nursing is an expression of humanity. Secondly, the success in
nursing is measurable by the knowledge of a person’s ability to accord care and
nurture patients. Other minor
assumptions include persons being whole or complete at the moment and nursing
being both a profession and a discipline (McCrae ,
2012).
Schoenhofer’s Grand Nursing Theory
is congruent with my personal values and beliefs regarding the profession. The
humanization of the discipline rhymes with my belief in exclusion of earnings
as one of the nurse's motivators. Besides, the theory affirms my stance on
holistic care provision in a nursing environment because one of the fundamental
assumptions involves persons living their caring moments at a time. This
demands utmost determination and endurance of the profession’s most challenging
tasks.
References
Boykin,
A., & Schoenhofer, S. O. B. (2001). Nursing as caring: a model for
transforming practice.
Dossey,
B. M.
Munhall,
P. (2012). Nursing Research.
Jones & Bartlett Learning.
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