Question description
In this discussion, review the different nursing models and theories. Then answer the following questions:
1. Which theories or models best represents your view of nursing, and why?
2. How can you envision yourself applying this to your nursing practice?
NOTE:
Textbook Readings: Chapter Six: Nursing Models and Theories of;
Hood, L. J. (2014). Leddy & Pepper’s conceptual bases of professional nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolter’s Kluwer.
Theories
Per readings from the book, there are three (3) theories:
Systems theory
Stress and adaptation theory
Complexity theory
Models
Per readings from the book, there are nine (9) theories:
Imogene King’s Systems Interaction Model (Theory of Goal Attainment)
Dorothea Orem’s Self-care Deficit Theory of Nursing
Callista Roy’s Adaptation Model
Betty Neuman’s Systems Model
Jean Watson’s Human Caring Science, Theory of Nursing
Martha Rogers’s Science of Unitary Human Beings
Margaret Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness
Rosemary Parse’s Human Becoming Theory
Susan Leddy’s Human Energy Model
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2Question description
This APA formatted paper assignment consists of your philosophy of gerontological nursing and should entail what you believe to be a good gerontology nurse. In order to do this, the documented discussion should explain some of the following areas: 1) the history behind gerontological nursing; 2) any landmarks that this type of nursing has developed over the past few decades; 3) any definitions that have been developed in this scope of practice with the elderly; 4) roles and core competencies of the gerontological nurses; and 5) any documented research in gerontological nursing that brings evidenced-based practice to light for the elderly. Support your philosophy with at least 2 nursing peer reviewed journal articles no older than 5 years.