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Unit Overview:

In this unit, we will take a deeper look into nursing theory and philosophy, with an eye toward developing a personal definition of the metaparadigm of nursing.

Unit Objectives:

When you have successfully completed this unit you will be able to:

1. Distinguish between the terms concept, theory, conceptual framework, model and philosophy.
2. Identify the four central concepts (Person, Environment, Health/Illness, Nursing) defined in all nursing theories.
3. Recognize the similarities and differences between selected nursing theories and frameworks.
4. Describe how philosophies of nursing and nursing theory inform each other.
5. Examine the relevance and utility of specific nursing theories to nursing practice.
6. Develop a personal definition of the metaparadigm of nursing based on your practice and readings on theories and philosophies of nursing.