FNU Conceptual Influences on The Evolution of Nursing Theory & Practice Discussion

Chapter 5: Early Conceptualizations About Nursing. Let us reviewthe works of Wiedenbach (conceptualizations of nursing), Henderson (whobelieved in the categorizations of functions that pertained to patient care),and Hall (who envisioned three overlapping circles of care – person, body, anddisease from crisis to rehabilitation) that introduced nursing theory andexplore the importance of nurse-patient relationships (Smith & Parker2015).

Chapter 6: Nurse-Patient Relationship Theories.Thisreading assignment focuses on conceptualizations by Travelbee, a former nursingeducator, (who practiced psychiatric/mental health care) that serves as aframework that delineates the nurse-patient interaction. Remembering thatpatients or clients are exceptional and nursing care is delivered across severalstages (Smith & Parker, 2015).

RUBRIC for DISCUSSIONS

It is consistent with application in research related to its context. Clarity of ideas. The tone is consistent, addressed professionally and objectively.

Evidence in literature supports arguments. Consistent clarity and supported by research evidence.