Final Post for Nursing Theorist Course

Hello all,

Hope that you have enjoyed our venture into the world of nursing theory. I have enjoyed providing you with information on some of my favorite theories and theorist.

                               

               

                      

I hope that you have learned a few things about nursing and how we developed the types of nursing we have today. Its hard to imagine that not so long ago the role of a nurse was much different than it is now. We have women like these to thank for all the wonderful things we bring to our patients in need.

I found this video of youtube and thought you might like it.

For the last and final class this week, I want you to create a small video to share. I want your clip to be a tribute to the nursing theorist. I want you to select your favorite theorist and make a small 2-3 minute clip that shares with the rest of the class why you like this theorist. It can be a funny, serious, or combination video clip. Make it good, this is the last day! Lets enjoy ourselves and learning.

References

Alligood, M. R. & Tomey, A. M. (2010). Nursing theorists and their work (7th ed.). Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier.

Ramona T. Mercer- Becoming a Mother

How does one know how to be a mother? Is it instinctive or is it a learned behavior? Are some better at it than others, if so, why?

Ramona T. Mercer, Chapter 27 in your textbook and this weeks theorist tries to answer some of the questions surrounding motherhood.

According to Alligood and Tomey (2011), Mercer, focused on the needs of the postpartum mother for answers to illnesses and breastfeeding questions. After numerous awards and plenty of books, she began to broaden her research to years after infancy and peer into the health and well-being of teens and young adults.

Her research began in the 1960s while she was a professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research in the early years focused on the bonding between mother and child and maternal role identity. Later, she concentrated on the relationships of the mother with her partner and them with the child.

Here are some of the books she authored while she researched.

Mercer, R. T. (1977). Postpartum illness and the acquaintance-attachment process. American Journal of Nursing, 77(7), 1174-1178.

Mercer, R. T. (1985). The process of maternal role attainment over the first year. Nursing Research, 34(4), 198-204.

Mercer, R. T. (1986). The relationship of developmental variables to maternal behavior. Research in Nursing & Health, 9(1), 25-33.

Mercer, R. T. (1986). Predictors of maternal role attainment at one year postbirth. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 8(1), 3-32.

 

Mercer, R. T. (1981). A theoretical framework for studying factors that impact on the maternal role. Nursing Research, 30(2), 73-77.

 For your assignment this week, look at this diagram from Mercer's theory and explain to me what it means to you. You will use the smart board in front of the class to illustrate your explanation of the theory. Make sure you are prepared to answer questions and can illustrate your points. 

Lets make this fun. Show me what you can do with technology!

Reference
 Alligood, M. R. & Tomey, A. M. (2010). Nursing theorists and their work (7th ed.). Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
 

Theory Development Process

Have you ever wondered how these outstanding nurses create these theories? This week we are concentrating on the development process used in theories. Make sure you read and are familiar with chapter 4 in our textbook Nursing Theorist and their Work.

"Nursing's potential for meaningful human service rests on the union of theory and practice for its fulfillment" (Rogers, 1970, p. 8).

Hage (1972) identify six compenents are are required for the working theory. See page 37 in your textbook and study table 4-1. (Hint: you will see it again!)

Check out this link and focus on the concepts of a theory and its relationship with the subsequent patient. I want you to be able to come into class on Monday and tell me about 1 theory and describe how it (if used properly) could impact the health of a patient.

 http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/development_of_nursing_theories.html


Assignment # 1

Write a short paper about the difference between Nursing Theory guided practice and Evidence-based clinical practice. It is due by tuesday of this week.

Make sure it is in APA format with at least 5 references no later than 5 years old.



References

Hage, J. (1972). Techniques and problems of theory construction in sociology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Rogers, M.. E. (1970). An introduction to the theoretical basis of nursing. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.