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Nursing theory: its importance to practice.

¹University Hospital Wales, Cardiff. sarahj27@lycos.co.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|September 10, 2003

Summary

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Nursing theory is vital for practice, providing essential principles and generating knowledge. Understanding nursing theory clarifies nurses' roles and unique contributions to healthcare.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Healthcare Practice

Background:

Nursing theory should guide practice and knowledge generation.
Disagreement in literature causes confusion and dismissal of nursing theory's relevance.
This article clarifies the importance of nursing theory in practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the importance of nursing theory in practical application.
To address the confusion surrounding nursing theory among practitioners.

Main Methods:

Literature review and analysis of professional nursing literature.
Synthesis of arguments supporting the relevance of nursing theory.

Main Results:

Nursing theory provides foundational principles for nursing practice.
A clear understanding of nursing theory enhances professional identity.

Conclusions:

Nursing theory helps define nurses' unique contributions to healthcare.
Understanding nursing theory clarifies nurses' purpose and roles within the healthcare system.