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NURSING THEORIES
APPLICATION:
Using Watson’s theory of transpersonal caring will enable the nurses to
effectively provide holistic care to the patients. By focusing on the patient’s wishes the
nurses can achieve higher levels of cooperation with the patients and family and in the
process, achieve greater efficiency, profitability and patient satisfaction scores. Effective
communication with the patient at all levels focusing on the progress of treatment,
timelines and the possible nature of upcoming procedures; addressing the patients fear
and anxiety; understanding the patient’s needs and undertaking to provide for them such
as spiritual and emotional support.
APPLICATION:
There are many different ways a nurse can approach each patient and situation.
Patients utilize the emergency room not only for critical care but also for minor ailments
due to inability to get in with primary care practitioners. It is vital that in order to deliver
high quality care to these patients, we must evaluate all aspects of patient’s lifestyle. The
first step, the orientation phase, is identifying problems that can affect their care or
outcome. Not only will their living arrangements play a role in the time needed to
recover, but ability to afford prescriptions recommended. During the identifying stage,
the nurse and patient can work together to determine a feasible goal. As part of the
exploitation stage, patients and families are reaching out, seeking care that we as nurses
can assist them to find what works best for them. We are able to provide patients and
families with resources available for long-term care if needed. These are examples of
problem solving techniques finalizing the resolution phase.