THEORETICAL FOUNDATION

OF NURSING
BY: HOMAIDI L. ABDUL HAMID, RN
 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

• Theories help to describe, explain, and/or predict

nursing care measures. Well-developed theories
are an important basis for your approach to
nursing care.
• To address individual and family responses to
health problems, theory-based nursing practice is
important for designing and implementing nursing
interventions.
EVOLUTION OF NURSING
 NURSING
-from latin words nutricia,
nutriz, nutrire, meaning to
nurse, nourish, cherish.
NURSING AS AN ART
•use of imagination and creativity
in caring.
 NURSE
•State licensed health care
professional engaged in practice
of providing nursing care.
 Responsibilities of Nurses

Assess patient’s needs and problems .

 Health maintenance of healthy individuals
Treatment, safety, and recovery of acutely or
chronically ill or injured people.
Research and non-clinical functions o Teaching
and mentoring other nurses
 Work Scope of Nurses
Promote health, prevent disease .
Advocate and educate patients .
Work with physicians .
Administer medications .
 Assist clients in convalescence and
rehabilitation .
 Work Scope of Nurses
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate nursing
care plans .
• Teach patients and families about self-care
or help individuals and groups take steps to
improve health.
Nursing as a Practice
• - requires a synergy of
(1) theoretical knowledge,

(2) clinical experience, and

(3) technical skill.

Recipients of Nursing Patient

its origin refers to an individual suffering

any form of discomfort or pain .
 those who seek care .
 person who is waiting for or undergoing
medical treatment and care.
Consumer
 individual or group of people or community
that uses a service or commodity .
those who use healthcare products or services .

Ex: person who undergoes liposuction

Client
 Individuals, families, groups and communities who
need or require health services regardless of health
care needs.
 Approach in professional manner

Ex: new mother asking for advice how to breastfeed.