Lesson Plan: Nursing Theory & Practice (Blended Learning)

Lesson Plan: Nursing Theory & Practice (Blended Learning)

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand foundational nursing theories and their historical development.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and apply key nursing theories like Nightingale’s, Henderson’s, and Watson’s in practice.
At the end of the lesson you will explore ethical, legal, and practical aspects of nursing in nursing homes.

What do you already know about nursing theories?

Introduction to Nursing Theories

Definition of nursing theories.
Importance of nursing theories in practice.
Historical context and evolution of nursing theories.

Key Nursing Theories

Overview of major nursing theories.
Nightingale’s Theory: Impact of environment on health.
Henderson’s Theory: Role of nurses in patient independence.
Watson’s Theory: Humanistic aspects of nursing and caring.

Nightingale’s Theory

Focus on environmental factors.
Significance in modern nursing practice.
Application in nursing homes.

Henderson’s Theory

Definition and core concepts.
Assisting patients to gain independence.
Relevance in nursing home care.

Watson’s Theory

Humanistic approach to nursing.
Caring process and its importance.
Implications for nursing practice.

Ethical and Legal Aspects

Understanding ethical considerations in nursing.
Legal responsibilities of nurses in nursing homes.
Importance of patient rights and autonomy.

Practical Aspects of Nursing

Key nursing skills required in nursing homes.
Integration of theories into daily practice.
Challenges faced by nurses in long-term care.

Conclusion

Summary of key points discussed.
Importance of applying nursing theories in practice.
Encouragement to explore further learning.

Definition List

Nursing Theories: Frameworks developed to guide nursing practice, education, and research.
Nightingale’s Theory: Focuses on the environment's impact on patient health.
Henderson’s Theory: Emphasizes

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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

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