Discussion Post: Nursing Theory
• Do you think that the four metaparadigm concepts constitute an adequate framework for organizing all nursing knowledge?
• Is everything you do as a nurse related to either person, nurse, environment, and/or health?
• Do the four metaparadigm concepts apply to all cultures and nationalities in the U.S. and throughout the world?
• Share your personal definitions of 'person', 'health', 'environment', and 'nursing'. How might other nurses' definitions help you improve your nursing practice?
• How might Virginia Henderson's 14 Components of Nursing help you organize and analyze patient data when providing nursing care? Are Henderson's Components still applicable in today's high-tech healthcare environment? Explain.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.