Nursing Theory

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The paper examines Margaret Newman's "Health as Expanding Consciousness" theory of nursing that shows how the theoretical approach taken by a nurse will bear as instrumental an impact as the proficiency of medical attention offered. The paper therefore highlights the importance of a nursing practice that has a strong founding set of principles.

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"The occupation of nursing, while by no means an exact science, is nonetheless strengthened in its consistency, effectiveness and reliability by the presence of standards and principles designed to forge best-practices by which healthcare professionals can direct their efforts. Certainly, the field work of a nurse in the context of a short-term, long-term or psychiatric healthcare facility will be shaped in many ways by the unforeseen challenges that are emergent in treating the medical needs of myriad ailments and patients. However, at the base of the versatility and knowledge required for such difficult work is a constant theoretical framework that helps the practitioner to make crucial treatment decisions that are beneficial to the patient. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Newman, Margaret. (2004). Health as Expanding Consciousness. Nursing Theory. Ret. Online at <http://www.healthasexpandingconsciousness.org/>
• Raingruber, Bonnie. (2003). Nurture: The Fundamental Significance of Relationship as a Paradigm for Mental Health Nursing. Psychiatric Care, Vol. 39.
• Weingourt, Rita. (1998). Using Margaret A. Newman's Theory of Health with Elderly Nursing Home Residents. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, Vol. 34.

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