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This paper examines how Parse's theory of nursing is appropriate to a nursing care plan for a number of reasons. According to the paper, Parse developed her theory as an alternative to the biomedical model as well as to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspectives which inform the majority of nursing theories. Based on the human becoming theory, quality of life from each person's own perspective becomes the goal of nursing practice. Human becoming theory provides the means to illuminate universal humanly lived experiences such as grieving and hope.

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"Parse's human becoming theory of nursing is appropriate to this nursing care plan for a number of reasons. Parse developed her theory as an alternative to the biomedical model as well as to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspectives which inform the majority of nursing theories. Based on the human becoming theory, quality of life from each person's own perspective becomes the goal of nursing practice. Human becoming theory provides the means to illuminate universal humanly lived experiences such as grieving and hope (Cody, 2007). My main work in the..."

Tags:parse, theory, clinical

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This paper explores the idea of a nursing philosophy, showing how it provides a framework and science for nursing. According to the paper, Parse's theory emphasizes the role of people in their health and lives, and she views the person as being in process and a continual state of becoming. Additionally, Parse's theory should be able to be applied to any nursing situation, but the concern is whether it can be applied to any pediatric situation. Parse's theory, above all, is concerned with meaning in the situation, about patient reactions, and having the patient assume the rightful position of expert over their health and life.

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" Nursing requires a philosophy to guide it and to provide a framework and science for nursing. Nursing theory provides focus and direction for the nurse. Parse's theory emphasizes the role of people in their health and lives, and she views the person as being in process and a continual state of becoming. Parse's theory should be able to be applied to any nursing situation, but the concern here is whether it can be applied to any pediatric situation. Parse's theory, above all, is concerned with meaning in the situation, about patient reactions, and having the patient assume..."

Tags:parse, child, application

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This paper evaluates the empirical validity of Parse's Theory of Human Becoming using meta-synthesis qualitative research. It examines despair and hopelessness in people with the human immunodeficiency virus. The paper relies on findings by J. Kylma to conclude that nurses can use Parse's theory to detect hopelessness and despair in patients with HIV and AIDS.

Outline
Theory Testing
Theory Concepts
Purpose of Study to Determine Empirical Validity
Theory Stated as the Rationale for Research
Theory's Internal Structure Shows Relationship to Study Hypotheses
Study Hypotheses is Deducted from the Assumption
Study Hypotheses are Empirically Tested
Hypotheses Empirically Tested in Appropriate Research Design
Evidence Exist of the Validity and Supports the Theory
Hypotheses Test a Specific Theory
Conclusion

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"In applying Silva's criteria to Parse's theory, author Kylma (2005) conducted a meta-synthesis qualitative research study to look at the dynamics of despair and hopelessness in the context of human immunodeficiency virus based on five previous studies. The empirical validity of the theory's assumptions was conducted by reading the articles several times; extracting factors or categories describing the dynamics of hope across the articles; and describing the basic process of living with HIV/AIDS directly. The data collected was compared with extracted factors or categories, and selective coding was applied to the categories. Data triangulation was used to achieve coverage of various aspects of a phenomenon of interest. The theory of human becoming meets the criterion of empirical adequacy for grand theories (Fawcett, 2005)."

Tags:theory testing, empiricism testability despair hopelessness

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This paper deals with Parse's human becoming theory as a means for providing structure for ways of thinking and being with patients, as they create their own quality of life. The author draws upon his own life experience and suggests implications for the use of the theory in nursing practice. The paper appends a copy of William Ernest Henley's poem, "Invictus".

Outline:
Life Experience
Definition/Description of Hope
Content Acquired through Concept Clarification Process
Hope in Relation to Parse's Theory
Implications for Nursing Practice

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"Parse's theory of human becoming theory is a means for providing structure for ways of thinking and being with patients as they create their own quality of life. Human becoming theory is concerned with lived experiences of health (Kelly, 1999). The holistic approach is essential since lived experience, meaning, and understanding all form various aspects of the unitary process of human life (Kelly, 1999). Parse's concepts guide nursing for being present with the patient as they illuminate meaning, synchronize rhythms, and co-transcend with the possibles. Hope is based in these possibles: the person is moving beyond the present toward the unknown. My life experience will illustrate how Parse's theory helps the person to maintain hope and to achieve transformation. For Parse, the central idea is that the person is expert for their lives and they always have choices. The person is involved in a search for meaning and is capable of achieving transformation."

Tags:holistic, theory, health, quality

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This paper describes the theory of Rosemarie Parse in terms of its concepts, assumptions, and several other characteristics. The paper also provides an evaluation of the theory.

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"Rosemarie Parse's theory of human becoming, is according to Bunting, a framework meant to guide nurse practice. It is a framework that focuses on the experience of what it means to be healthy and it holds that an understanding of this experience is informed by science and practiced using the goal of enhancing the quality of clients' lives. The proper practice of nursing is said to be a relation with clients that fosters and promotes meaning..."

Tags:Nursing theory, Rosemarie Parse

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Nursing theorists have been popular in nursing since the days of Florence Nightingale and have continued through to the present. This paper highlights Rosemarie Parse's theory of human becoming as well as Jean Watson's theory of human caring. This is then followed with a discussion of how their theories and philosophies are similar, how their theories are dissimilar and finally what other theories in nursing are related to each of these theories.

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"It is considered beyond the scope of the paper to discuss each theorist's theory in detail. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse's theory Rosemarie Parse's theory of human becoming is built on concepts that are considered inter-subjective, relying on an interpersonal environment from which to create meaning and allow for personal growth (Bjorklund, 2000). Parse offered this theory in 1981 as an alternative to the standard bio-medical model emphasized in the 1960s and 1970s (Cody, n.d.). "

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This paper examines in-depth Parse's theory of human becoming theory, which is a means for providing structure for ways of thinking and being with patients as they create their own quality of life. The paper also explores the holistic approach, which is essential since lived experience, meaning, and understanding all form various aspects of the unitary process of human life. This theory is applied to nursing.

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"Parse's theory of human becoming theory is a means for providing structure for ways of thinking and being with patients as they create their own quality of life. Human becoming theory is concerned with lived experiences of health (Kelly, 1999). The holistic approach is essential since lived experience, meaning, and understanding all form various aspects of the unitary process of human life (Kelly, 1999). Parse's concepts guide nursing for being present with the patient as they illuminate meaning, synchronize rhythms, and co-transcend with the possibles. Hope is based..."

Tags:parse, hope, transformation

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The paper asserts that it is very important that nurses use grand theory in their practice, and although it is possible to make use of one theorist, it is far better to use two or more theorists. The paper explains that theorists provide an approach to nursing and they guide practice, and during this writer's clinical practice, she was able to integrate the ideas of three nursing theorists into her nursing praxis. The theories used were Watson's theory of human caring, Parse's theory of human becoming, and Newman's theory of expanding consciousness. The writer discusses hown she used these theories with Mrs. K, a single mother with complex problems which make it very difficult for her to have a meaningful life.

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"It is very important that nurses use grand theory in their practice. Although it is possible to make use of one theorist, it is far better to use two or more theorists. Theorists provide an approach to nursing and they guide practice. During my clinical practice I was able to integrate the ideas of three nursing theorists into my nursing praxis. The theories used were Watson's theory of human caring, Parse's theory of human becoming, and Newman's theory of expanding consciousness. I will discuss how I used these theories with Mrs. K, a single mother with complex..."

Tags:parse, watson, newman

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This paper first summarizes three articles on Parsian Human Becoming theory and its models in relation to practical settings. Next, the paper examines Parsian concepts in relation to psychiatric nursing, asserting that its orientation is helpful, in central Canadian environment. Exceptions appear in sub-specialties, as in the different demands of forensic unit nursing that do contrast with the demands of non-forensic care.

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"Subjects of nursing philosophy and practice have become all the more important with the reorganization of healthcare systems in North America, changing demographics, and funding levels. More patients expect a more direct kind of nursing service from nurses who are no longer as distanced from patients, as in the past. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse's model of Human Becoming offers an approach to ameliorate various challenges faced by nurses in changing hospital environments. (2001; 1998) With regard to hospital administration and staffing, the approach is also claimed to solve various staffing problems via emphasizing needed skill-sets, as opposed to larger numbers of nurses, according to flexible and cooperating teams. (Aiken et al: 2002)

Tags:parse, hubecoming, psychiatryetc

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The paper explains that Parse's theory emphasizes the role of the patient in her health and life. The paper presents a case study of a young child and shows how Parse's theory can be effectively applied to the pediatric situation. The paper shows how even children can articulate the meaning of quality of life as it applies to them and that this is the central concern of Parse's theory.

Outline:
Introduction
Description of Parse's Theory
Application of Theory to Case
Summary
Conclusion

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"Parse defines persons as "intentional beings involved with their world, having a fundamental nature of knowing, being present, and open to their world" (McEwen & Wills, 2002, p. 195). The human being freely chooses meaning in every situation, and assume responsibilities for their decisions. The person is not only becoming but creates becoming and is free to choose specific ways of becoming. Health is "a way of being in the world...the living of day-to-day ways of being" (McEwen & Wills, 2002, p. 195). In Parse's view, health is a matter of "quality of life experienced and described by the person" (Relf, 1997, p. 3). The patient is the person who experiences or does not have quality of life, can best articulate the meaning of quality of life, and can describe what it should involve."

Tags:health, patient, quality, of, life, decisions, becoming