Question

• Describe the theory using a resource found online (include citation).
• Identify how the theory relates to your beliefs about human nature and the nursing role.
• Provide an example of a patient need and how your selected theory would address that need.
• What is your theory of nursing?

Answer 1

Nursing is a wide sector with many branches.The nursing theories are one which are developed as a guidance and to do an evidence based practice.

One such theory is Casey's model of nursing by Anne Casey (FRCN).

The main reason for the formulation of this theory is to be a part in child health nursing.Childrens are the most vulnerable and sensitive patients of all time.Treatment and care often forms a challenge.If the child is a cancer patient ,it creates an environment of fear,loss,pain to the parents. The theory describes the importance,part and role of parents in the treatment of their children along with the healthcare professionals. The five concepts of child,family ,health ,environment and the nurse are described in the theory.Here the client is considered to be the child .

This theory creates a belief on human nature by making one understand the life exits on earth with the support of one another.The nurse's role is to maintain an interpersonal relationship with the client and the family member for a effective care

For e.g.,

A child who is adamant and refusing to take oral medication from a nurse out of fear ,can be administered medication easily with the help of the family members when they offer it to their child with love and affection.

(This theory would address the issue of medication administration in paediatric cases)

Most of the time nursing goes with the theory like Nottingham theory,Neumann System Model theory ,etc., in their academics and practices.