Nursing Theories

The University of California, Berkley defines a theory as "a broad, natural explanation for a wide range of phenomena." Theories are concise, coherent, systematic, predictive, and broadly applicable, often integrating and generalizing many hypotheses. In short a theory is a collection of ideas or concepts using a methodical approach to explain an event. It is modifiable and can change over time. 

Theories are widely used in nursing, since time immemorial it continues to expand and made a great impact in nursing profession. Florence Nightingale, considered the first nursing theorist made the Environmental Theory which still being used by nurses of today. Theory gives nursing a guide a structured shape to follow for the implementation of care to patients. As theories continues to evolve over time so as the practice of nursing.


Reference

What is a Scientific Theory? (Online) Available at http://www.livescience.com (Accessed: September 14, 2016)

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“Esprit de corps” -- a French expression which means "a sense of unity, of enthusiasm for common interests and responsibilities, as developed among a group of persons closely associated in a task, cause, enterprise, etc."

Our group is like a seed that awaits to sprout, a bud that aims to bloom in a diverse world of healthcare. We are Group ‘E’mpowered from the University of the Philippines Open University. This MAN students group is comprised of dignified registered nurses who are globally competitive, armed with compassion, aiming to uphold excellence in the nursing profession.

Group E: N207 Course 2016 - UPOU MAN Program
Operario, Anilda Q.
Ortiz, Queenella Amanda M.
Ortizo, Elsie Anne J.
Pacamana, Meridein S.
Padrogane, Kristine Grace B.
Paglicauan, Catherine L.
Palis, Jonathan G.
Panggat, Jo-Earl B.
Panopio, Reynaldo Jr. H.
Paras, Neil Patrick A.
Pascua, Lynnie N.
Pascual, Michelle
Paulin, Rose Anne S.
Perlado, Dolly Rose Rull
Phodaca, Caroline J.
Pimentel, Francia B.
Pinlac, Mark Jayson M.
Pua, Irvin Joseph M.
Ramirez, Rovin B.
Ramos, Pauline Therese B.
Rigonan, Marian M.
Rodriguez, Zerah May E.
Rompal, Bess D.
Salahuddin, Manara A.
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