NURSING THEORY

How does the theory of expanding consciousness apply to our healthcare society today? How does theory affect nursing profession to provide care to a diverse population of patients? Can you identify with any of these theories in your profession?

SEE BELLOW SUPPLEMENTAL READING REGARDING THIS ASSIGNMENT

PLEASE USE APA 7 EDITION,

AT LEAST 3 REFERENCES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 5 YEARS

500 WORDS

Section IV: Conceptual Models and Grand Theories in the Unity Transformative Paradigm

The transformative paradigm is a research framework that centers the experiences of marginalized communities include analysis of power differentials that have led to marginalization, and links research findings to actions intended to mitigate disparities.

Section V: Grand Theories about Care or Caring

The Theory of Caring as Nursing suggest that a person should have an environment that radiates a sense of the nurturing atmosphere which helps an individual to grow in caring while revealing the richness of nursing.

Reading Assignments for this week:

Chapter 16 – Margaret Newman – Theory of Health Expanding Consciousness

Chapter 17 – Madeleine Leininger’s – Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality

Chapter 18 – Jean Watson’s – Theory of Human Caring

Let’s discuss who are the presenting theorist for this week.

Who is Margaret Newman? What is her Theory of Health Expanding Consciousness?

· Website Link: Nursing Theory: HEALTH AS EXPANDING CONSCIOUSNESS

https://nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/newman-health-as-expanding-consciousness.php

· Article Link:Margaret Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness and a Nursing Intervention from a Unitary Perspective

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5297232/

· Video Link: Margaret Newman Theory Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgtpdUR8FV0

Who is Madeleine Leininger? What is her Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality?