Rosemarie Parse

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how Rosemary Parse viewed nursing as a human science and art that uses an abstract body of knowledge to serve people. In particular, the paper looks at how Parse's theory on 'human becoming' holds that man is the combination of psychological, biological, sociological and spiritual factors in what is a 'totality paradigm'. The paper also examines how Parse theorized that man is a unitary being in an ongoing interaction that is one of mutuality with the environment.

Outline:
Background & Influencing Factors
Major Focus of the Theory/Model
How The Model Defines The Metaparadigm Concepts (Person, Environment, Nursing and Health)
Other Key Concepts and Relationships in the Model
Components of the Theory Tested
Mock Clinical Case

From the Paper:

"The work of McKenna (1997) entitled: "Nursing Theories and Models" states that Parse (1987) serves as a reminder that "scientific discipline like nursing encompasses more than one paradigm with which to guide practice and research. Each paradigm or worldview...results in the formation of several theories, which are a reflection of the parent paradigm's belief and value system "so that the concepts and propositions within a theory are congruent with the views set forth in the paradigm. Therefore, the development of science occurs within the context of paradigms." (McKenna, 1997) Parse held that nursing science has historically been known to develop and continues the course of development "within two almost contradictory paradigms: (1) The totality paradigm; and (2) The simultaneity paradigm. (McKenna, 1997)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• McKenna, H.P. (1997) Nursing Theories and Models. Routledge 1997. Google Books. Online available at: http://books.google.com/books?id=yDWG45lc8mQC&dq=Rosemary+Parse:+nursing+theory,+model&source=gbs_summary_s&cad=0
• Hagopian, G.A. (2001) Nursing Theorists. Week 11 and 12. Online available at: http://personal.uncc.edu/lmoore/NURS3200/theorists.pdf
• Hickman, J.S. (nd) Nursing Theories: The Base for Professional Nursing Practice.

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