Chapter 11: Introduction to nursing theory

  • http://youtu.be/7_Ncwz5nY2c
    This web link demonstrates cancer patients’ satisfaction with their care. Think about this from the perspective of the nurses delivering the care, how the nurses see their own role, the role of their patients and the vision of health as a goal and the impact of society.

  • www.tidal-model.com/
    This web link will help you to learn more about the TIDAL model for mental health nursing and think about how this approach might be applied in your care.

  • www.england.nhs.uk/nursingvision
    Read this link and think about the underpinning philosophy of the 6Cs. What is being said about the nature of the nurse and the nature of the patient in particular? Also ask yourself – is it a good idea to have a strategic vision for a whole country? The 6Cs apply to the whole of England. What might the limitations of this approach be?

  • http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/226703/Berwick_Report.pdf
    The report A Promise to Learn: A Commitment to Act – Improving the Safety of Patients in England of the National Advisory Group on the Safety of Patients in England identifies the need for patient and public involvement in care. You can also see a vision or model for all professions including nursing, which clearly identifies putting the patient first and including them in decision-making. Think about how you could use these findings and recommendations in your nursing practice to make sure patients remain safe.