Nursing Theories

General

• Code: 278-190306
• Semester: 3rd
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Special Background
• Teaching and exams language: Greek
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Theory (2)
• ECTS Units: 2
• Course homepage: https://moodle.teithe.gr/course/index.php?categoryid=196
• Instructors: Lavdaniti Maria
• Class Schedule:
  • Wed 08:00 - 10:00: Αίθουσα 2

Course Contents

• Introductory concepts of nursing theories. Their usefulness in nursing.
• The importance of theory in nursing – The development of theory in nursing. Stages of development of theory in nursing.
• Nightgale’s theory -Theories of nursing based on human needs.
• Orem’s theory of the self-care deficit.
• Abdelah’s theory -Patient-centered approaches to nursing.
• Henderson’s theory. The principles and practice of nursing.
• Β. Newman’s theory. Newman’s systems model.
• Rogers’ theory. The science of Unitary Human Beings (SUHB).
• Roy’s adaptation model .
• King’s systemic framework and theory of goal attainment.
• Watson: Watson’s philosophy and theory of transpersonal caring.
• Leininger: The cultural care theory of diversity and universality.

Educational Goals

The aim of this module is to help students understand the concept of theory, the importance of nursing theories in clinical practice and the extent to which information obtained from theories can be used in nursing research and administration. Through tutorial exercises, students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from the theories with clinical practice examples.

Upon successful completion of the theory, the student will be able to state the key points of nursing theories, name the basic principles of each nursing theory, and identify the main characteristics of the theories.

General Skills

• Adapting to new situations.
• Decision-making.
• Working independently.
• Team work.
• Project planning and management.
• Respect for difference and multiculturalism.
• Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues.
• Criticism and self-criticism.
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Production of free, creative and inductive thinking.

Teaching Methods

• Face to face.

Use of ICT means

• Powerpoint presentations.
• Support of the learning process through the electronic platform moodle.

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

• Written exams.