Semantic Clarity and Consistency. Theoretical sources for the development of the theory of self-transcendence are described clearly in several publications (Reed, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2003). The definitions and assumptions about the concepts of the theory were derived from lifespan developmental theory and Rogers’ Science of unitary human beings. Attempting to clarify concepts such as health and self-transcendence, Reed presented slightly varying definitions and numerous examples that are theoretically consistent. Structural clarity and consistency. The relationships in the schematic model of the theory of self-transcendence are more fully defined and described in Reed’s past and forthcoming writings (Reed, 2013). The congruency between the assumptions, …show more content…
The theory is used geographically and institutionally. This theory has been used within the geographical areas from which it emanated. The theory of self-transcendence was formulated in a gerontological research community and is specifically linked to nursing. For instance, Reed's theory is used at the University of Arizona and tested by Reed's students and colleagues. Reed (1991) developed a theoretical framework of aging and mental health. This mid-range theory of self-transcendence combines knowledge derived from lifespan developmental psychology with Rogers’ (Qnillan & Runk, 1983; Rogers, 1970, 1990) conceptual nursing model. In a similar vein, many nursing scholars and graduate students from different nursing schools utilized this theory as a theoretical framework for their research and their dissertations. Reed is promoting the implementation of the theory for a wide range of healthy and ill individuals. This theory was first introduced in the first study of Reed (1986) to examine depression and patterns of developmental resources over time among 28 clinically depressive elderly. This theory has been considered and used cross-culturally and transculturally. Recent studies by Reed and others have extended the scope of the theory to include people with different backgrounds. Examples includes Japanese institutionalized older adults (Hoshi & Reed, 2011), Korean family caregivers and …show more content…
The theory has produced new nursing knowledge that is useful in practice. Thus, the scope and purpose of Reed’s theory are such that it can be applied to a wide variety of human health situations. The purpose of the theory is to enhance nurses’ understanding about well-being (Reed, 2008). Initially, Reed’s work focused on developmental resources in persons confronted by challenges of later adulthood related to indicators of mental health symptomatology, specifically, clinical depression (Reed, 1983, 1986b, 1991). In linking self-transcendence to mental health as an indicator of well-being, the scope of the theory expanded to include persons other than older adults who were facing end-of-own-life issues (Reed, 1991b). Continued development and testing of the theory led to the specification of self-transcendence as a mediator between vulnerability and well-being, and it supported the direct relationship between self-transcendence and well-being (Reed, 2003, 2008). The theory is now broader in scope and more congruent with a lifespan perspective because the major concepts can be applied to anyone confronted with life events ranging from childbirth and caregiving to long-term care contexts, life-threatening illness, and
The purpose of this theory, being to define both nurse and patient roles and nursing as a profession, is seen as a strength of the self-care deficit nursing theory. Level of Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory A grand theory is defined as one that is relatively broad and complicated (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Dorothea Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory fits this definition of
Philosophy of Nursing Everyone’s values and beliefs about the profession of nursing are all different. The four concepts of nursing are interrelated and all mean something different to every person, too. Throughout this paper, I will be reflecting on my values and beliefs about nursing through the four concepts while comparing them to a nursing theorist with views that are most similar to my own.
These are just a few of transcendental ideas existing in today's
Kegan says that a strong focus on self-discipline exists in this stage, such as praying, meditation and fasting. Illumination: An increased connection with others. “A deeper, more prolonged awareness of light, or greater reality, or God.” The person in this stage regarding the mystical theory is said to experience pleasure/satisfaction because they reached illumination, however, Underhill states that “pleasure or satisfaction must be abandoned if the individual is to continue the self-transcendent journey.”
To begin, Albert Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” Curiosity, a desire to know or learn something, must exist in in this world in order for new things to be discovered. In the novel, Anthem, written by Ayn Rand, the male protagonist, Equality 7-2521, lives in a dystopian society in which everyone are forced to learn and think the way the World Council of Scholars want them to. The World Council of Scholars are the smartest people who dictate everything in this society.
The key to transcendentalism is confidence in a person’s own beliefs, but one more could be
Caring for The Individual: An Examination of Personal Nursing Philosophy Arianna Mailloux 400164224 NURSING 2AA3 Ashley Collins Harris February 19, 2018 As a novice nurse, developing and understanding of ones’ own personal feelings about nursing is important to help shape your clinical practice. Within this paper I will examine my personal assumptions, beliefs and values of the four nursing paradigms to develop a personal philosophy of nursing. This philosophy will be aligned with a known nursing theory and the comparisons will be discussed. Section I: Personal Philosophy of Nursing Person
Transcendence is the existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level. And Wally Pfister, Oscar winning cinematographer, showed this meaning in his movie “Transcendence” starring Oscar nominee Johnny Deep as DR. Will Caster, Rebecca Hall as Evelyn Caster, Paul Battani as Max Waters, Clifton Collins as Martin, Kate Mara as Bree, Cillian Murphy as agent Buchanan and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman as Joseph Tagger. The science fiction/action movie talks about building super intelligence, creating intelligent machines that could be able to solve the most incredible challenges, to save mankind and to evolve the future. This plan was made by Will Caster, his wife Evelyn and his best friend Max Waters in order for the intellectual machines to be smarter than any man alive in history of time.
Orem’s Self-Care Deficit theory includes 3 constituent theories, namely; the theory of self-care, the self-care deficit theory and theory of nursing systems. The theory states that an individual as an obligation to tend to their own needs. The person has a right and responsibility to engage in continuous self-maintenance, the capability to do so is termed an ‘’agency’’ ( Denyes, Orem and Bekel , 2001). In a nursing environment promoting independence is integral to practice, as with the thinking behind Orem’s theory , ‘’Implementing interventions to maintain a sense of control over their own experience of health maintenance promotes better outcome’s ‘’ (O’Shaughnessy ,2014). In practice ,using the self-care theory , the individual efficiently attends to their own need and also maintains their
Maville and Huerta (2013) state that Fawcett’s metaparadigm is often used to define and delineate the scope of nursing. Masters stated the purpose of one’s personal philosophy is to define how he or she finds truth. As a result each individual philosophy purported will be unique. This paper will seek to define, describe and explain my thoughts, feelings and belief regarding the four concepts of nursing metaparadigm and their interrelationship as well as their influence on my current nursing practice. Masters (2017) states that our philosophy is derived from a process of lifelong learning which allows us to find the truth.
My perspective on holistic nursing and self-care Introduction In context of World Health Organization, self-care is often defined as activities individuals, families and communities undergoes with the motive of increasing health, overcoming disease, limiting illness and restoring health ("What is", n.d.). The knowledge and skills are gained from both professional and lay experiences for such activities. According to Klebanoff & Hess (2013), holistic nursing is defined as all nursing practice that has only motive of healing the whole person as its prime goal. A holistic nurse is like a licensed nurse who often incorporates a “mind-body-spirit-emotion-environment” approach to the practice of traditional nursing.
As a nursing student, I have a grasp on what nursing is through textbooks and lectures. The more I learn about this profession, the more I learn about what my philosophy is. Although I haven’t gained clinical experience as a nurse, I have gained some clinical experience as a nurse assistant that helps me administer patient care while acquiring knowledge working under the supervision of nurses. This experience helps me to become knowledgeable on what their roles and responsibilities are, and it has inspired me that I hope when I graduate, to equal their skill, diligence and passion.
Dorothea Orem’s Theories Dorothea Orem was an extravagant nursing theorist whose theories were first published in 1971 (Dorothea Orem 's Self-Care Theory, 2014). Orem established several fascinating theories of nursing which are still are current in today’s nursing. Orem proposed three nursing theories that are identified as: self-care theory, theory of Self-care deficit and theory of nursing system (Dorothea Orem 's Self-Care Theory, 2014). Orem’s nursing theories are defined as a grand theory (Nursing Theories: An Overview, 2014). Grand theory is defined as an abstract outline under which the key conceptions and values of the discipline can be acknowledged (Nursing Theories: An Overview, 2014).
Late Adulthood is the stage of the human life cycle where an individual nears the end of their life. The life expectancy in the United States has slowly increased over the years therefore allowed many to further analyze the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during late adulthood. The stage of late adulthood has been emphasized by ageism and the stereotypical "old" person but, will be further educated by the normative development of the life cycle of late adulthood. For the “old” experience dramatic changes in their development as they face loss, death, and illness.
Nursing Theory Virginia Henderson: Definition of Nursing Princess Oliver Averett University Abstract Theorist’s Background Virginia Avenel Henderson (November 30, 1897 – March 19, 1996) was a nurse, theorist, and author. Henderson is also known as “The First Lady of Nursing,” “The Nightingale of Modern Nursing,” “Modern-Day Mother of Nursing,” and “The 20th century Florence Nightingale. Henderson received her early education at home in Virginia with her aunts, and uncle Charles Abbot, at his school for boys in the community Army School of Nursing at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. In 1921, she received her Diploma in Nursing from the Army School of Nursing at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington