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Nursing Theories: Nursing

Nursing Theories

A process whereby nurses provide care. The process changes based on the theorist.

  • Example: Watson’s Theory of Human Caring views nursing as provision of care using the 10 carative factors whereas Orem’s Self-Care Deficit theory where nurses’ focus of care is assisting patients to meet their self-care needs

Middle Range Theories

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