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2. Nursing theory - Wikipedia

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   Nursing theory. Nursing theory is defined as "a creative and conscientious structuring of ideas that project a tentative, purposeful, and systematic view of phenomena". [1] Through systematic inquiry, whether in nursing research or practice, nurses are able to develop knowledge relevant to improving the care of patients.

3. Hildegard Peplau - Wikipedia

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   Hildegard E. Peplau (September 1, 1909 – March 17, 1999) was an American nurse and the first published nursing theorist since Florence Nightingale. She created the middle-range nursing theory of interpersonal relations, which helped to revolutionize the scholarly work of nurses. As a primary contributor to mental health law reform, she led ...

4. Nightingale's environmental theory - Wikipedia

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   Nightingale's environmental theory. Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), considered the founder of educated and scientific nursing and widely known as "The Lady with the Lamp", [1] wrote the first nursing notes that became the basis of nursing practice and research. The notes, entitled Notes on Nursing: What it is, and What it is Not (1860 ...

5. Levine's conservation model for nursing - Wikipedia

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   The conservation model is a model of nursing education that was created by Myra Levine in 1989. Levine postulated four main principles that the nurse follow to facilitate healing a patient. They are conserving the patient's: The conservation model of nursing is based around the law of conservation of energy, combined with the psycho-social ...

6. Jean Watson - Wikipedia

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   Jean Watson. Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL (AAN) is an American nurse theorist and nursing professor who is best known for her theory of human caring. She is the author of numerous texts, including Nursing: The Philosophy and Science of Caring. Watson's research on caring has been incorporated into education and patient care at ...

7. Adaptation model of nursing - Wikipedia

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   In 1976, Sister Callista Roy developed the Adaptation Model of Nursing, a prominent nursing theory. Nursing theories frame, explain or define the practice of nursing. Roy's model sees the individual as a set of interrelated systems (biological, psychological and social). The individual strives to maintain a balance between these systems and the ...