Introduction to Nursing Theories

Introduction to Nursing Theories

Learning Objectives

• Explain the historical development of nursing theories.
• Identify and describe key nursing theories such as Nightingale's, Henderson's, and Watson's.
• Reflect on and articulate which nursing theory aligns most closely with your personal beliefs.
• Apply nursing theories to clinical practice through the analysis of case studies.
• Engage in role-playing exercises to understand the practical application of nursing theories.

What do you already know about nursing theories?

Introduction to nursing theories and their historical development

Nursing Theories: Frameworks developed to provide guidance to nurses in their practice and to describe or explain nursing care.
Historical Development of Nursing Theories: The evolution of nursing theories over time, reflecting changes in practice and the role of the nurse.

Key theories like Nightingale’s, Henderson’s, and Watson’s

Key figures: Nightingale, Henderson, and Watson

Interactive video lecture

Educational session with interactive elements such as quizzes or discussions to engage learners.

Online discussion board reflections

Virtual space for students to post messages and reflections, to be read and responded to by other students and instructors.

Applying Theories to Practice

Practical application of nursing theories through group case study analysis and role-playing exercises.

Group case study analysis

Teaching strategy involving examination of detailed scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations.

Role-playing exercises based on case study scenarios

Educational activity where learners act out scenarios to practice skills or understand concepts in a simulated real-world environment.

Definition List

• Nursing Theories: Frameworks developed to provide guidance to nurses in their practice and to describe or explain nursing care.
• Historical Development of Nursing Theories: The evolution of nursing theories over time, reflecting changes in practice and the role of the nurse.
• Interactive Video Lecture: An educational session where video content is combined with interactive elements such as quizzes or discussions to engage learners.
• Online Discussion Board: A virtual space where students can post messages and reflections to be read and responded to by other students and instructors.
• Case Study Analysis: A teaching strategy that involves examining detailed scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations.
• Role-playing Exercises: An educational activity where learners act out scenarios to practice skills or understand concepts in a simulated real-world environment.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.