The document discusses the metaparadigm of nursing theories, which consists of four main concepts - person, health, environment, and nursing - that provide a framework for the nursing discipline. The person concept refers to individuals as unique with their own values and beliefs. Health encompasses a patient's quality of well-being as well as their access to healthcare. Environment includes internal and external factors surrounding the patient. Nursing is the application of a nurse's knowledge and skills when caring for patients.

1. METAPARADIGM OF NURSING THEORIES
MRS. C. MARY LALITHA KALA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
AMERICAN NRI COLLEGE OF NURSING

2.  A metaparadigm is a set of theories or
ideas that provide structure for how a
discipline should function.
 For a nursing discipline, these theories
consist of four basic concepts that
address the patient as a whole, the
patient's health and well-being, the
patient's environment and
the nursing responsibilities.

3.  The nursing metaparadigm consist
of four main concepts: person, health,
environment, and nursing. Each theory
is regularly defined and described by
a Nursing Theorist.
 The main focal point of nursing out of
the four various common concepts is
the person / man / patient.

5.  Our interpretation of
the metaparadigm, person, is an individual
who is unique, with their own personal set
of values, beliefs, and ideologies.
 This person will also have their own
cultural identity, which may not always
coincide with the value system of others.

6.  The metaparadigm of health refers to
the quality and wellness of the patient.
It also includes the access the patient
has to health care.

7.  The metaparadigm environment includes
both internal and external factors
related to the patient. This may include
the interactions patients have with
visitors as well as their surroundings.

8.  The fourth metaparadigm is the nursing
component. This refers to the nurse
and how he or she will apply their
knowledge and skills when caring for
patients.