Nursing theories

1. INDUS COLLEGE OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
BSN FOUR YEARS PROGRAM
Title : Introduction to Nursing Theories
Placement : Year IV Semester VII
Course Credits : 3.0 (theory)
Course Faculty : Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Bhatii

2. Course Description:
 This course is designed to provide a professional basis for
nursing practice.
 The objectives of nursing theories are discussed in terms of
their significance to the practice of professional nursing. An
overview of current theories of nursing is also presented.
 The aim is to enable learners nurses to examine current
conceptual models in nursing and relationship of empirical
data and existing theories to the nursing practice.

3. After the completion of the course, the learners will be able to:
 1. Discuss the structure and function of nursing theory.
 2. Identify the need for theory, its purpose, and its
development.
 3. Describe the historical context of nursing theoretical
development.
 4. Discuss the systematic development, description, and
evaluation of theory.
 5. Comprehend the relationship among theory, research, and
practice.
 6. Describe aspects of current theories of nursing.
 7. Apply selected conceptual models applicable to nursing.
 8. Examine the application of selected models and theories in

4. Teaching strategies:
 Self-Study, Lecture and class discussion, written assignments
test and quizzes
Evaluation Criteria:
 Tests / Midterm examination
 Theory paper (Group assignment)
 Presentation Report Final examination
 Total 100%

5. Unit 1
An introduction to Nursing Theory:
 Theoretical framework in nursing
 Development of Nursing Practice theory
 Concepts of Nursing theory
 An overview of nursing process

6. Unit 2
Relationship between theory and the science and practice of
nursing
 1. Theory practice and research
 2. Nursing Theoretical evolution
 3. Perspective of Nursing theory

7. Unit 3
Categories of Selected Nursing Theories
Nursing theories may be assigned to the categories
Need / problem oriented theory,
Interaction Oriented Theory,
System Oriented Theory
Energy Filed Theories.
Therefore this unit is divided into 4 sub units from A-D.

8. Cont..
A. Need / problem oriented theory
 - Florence nightingale way
 - Faye Glenn Abdellah
 - Virginia Henderson
 - Dorothea E, Orem
 - Lydia E Hall
 - Jean Watson

9. B. Interaction Oriented Theory
 - Hildegard E, Peplau
 - Ida Jean Orlando
 - Ernestine Wiedenbach
 - Imogene M. King
 - Paterson and Zderad
 - Erickson, Tomlin and Swain
 - Anne Boykin and Savina Schoenhofer

10. C. System Oriented Theory
 - Dorothy E Johnson
 - Callista Roy
 - Betty Neuman
 - Madeleine M Leininger
D. Energy Filed Theories
 - Martha E Rogers
 - Rosemarie Rizzo Parse
 - Margaret Newman

11. UNIT OBJECTIVES
 Unit-I An Introduction to Nursing Theory:
1. Discuss the importance of theoretical framework in nursing
2. Appraise development of Nursing Practice theory
3. Discuss concepts of Nursing theory
4. Discuss overview of nursing process
5. Discuss different level of theories

12.  Unit-II Relationship between theory and the science and
practice of nursing
1. Relate the theory practice and research in perspective
2. Discuss Nursing Theoretical evolution
3. Explain perspective of Nursing theory

13.  Unit III Categories of Selected Nursing Theories
1. Discuss various Nursing Theories.
2. Appraise the component of various nursing theories;
description, purpose, concepts, definition.
3. Discuss the application of nursing theories in nursing
practice.

14. Guidelines for Theory Paper 40%
 This is a group assignment which is designed to enable the
learners nurses to apply current theories of nursing as they
relate to the practice of nursing. The detailed guidelines are
listed below.
1. Learners will select a theory.
2. Using theory as framework, the learners will have to describe
a patient’s/ client situation and the expected outcomes the
learners wishes to achieve. Outline the process of nursing
practice as articulated within the theory perspectives
3. Using the theory and relevant research findings, describe
how you as a nurse will facilitate the expected outcomes
identified in this theory.

15. 4. Evaluate the theories usefulness in providing direction for
practice.
5. Include a diagram of the theory as they applied to the patient
/client.

16.  The learners will work and present this assignment in the
class and then will write report.
 Presentation 20%
 Written report 20%

17. References:
1. George, J. (2002). Nursing theories the base for professional
nursing practice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
2. Orem, D. (2002). Nursing: Concepts of practice (6th ed.). St.
Louis, MO: Mosby.
3. Reed, P.,Shearer, N. & Nicoli, L.H. (2004). Perspectives on
Nursing Theory, (4th Edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott