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Statement on nursing: a personal perspective
1University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN, USA. mccutcheon@copper.net
Summary
This article explores how defining core nursing concepts (person, health, environment, nursing) shapes a nurse practitioner's practice. It integrates influential nursing theories and theorists to build a personal, evidence-based nursing framework.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Theory
- Professional Development
Background:
- Contemporary nursing relies on theoretical models.
- These models integrate person, health, environment, and nursing concepts.
- Nurses use these definitions to create practice frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively assess personal definitions of core nursing concepts.
- To incorporate theoretical frameworks into a personal belief system.
- To formulate a basis for gastroenterology nurse practitioner practice.
Main Methods:
- Self-examination of nursing care.
- Defining central nursing concepts (person, health, environment, nursing).
- Acknowledging influences from nursing theorists and theories.
Main Results:
- Personal definitions were assessed and refined.
- Specific theoretical frameworks were integrated.
- A personal nursing practice framework was developed.
Conclusions:
- Defining core concepts is crucial for a personal nursing framework.
- Influential theorists and theories shape nursing practice.
- This self-reflection provides a foundation for evidence-based gastroenterology nursing.