Grand Theory Assignment

Grand Theory Written Assignment 1

Whitney Rizzo

NURS 600

Maryville University

Grand Theory Written Assignment A grand theory can be defined as a theory that is constructed based on the theorist’s research, individual experiences, and insights that illustrates the essence of nursing, along with the mission and goals of nursing. (Meleis, 2018). This paper is going to reflect on the four different types of grand theories that were identified in his book titled: Theoretical Nursing: Development and Progress. The four types of grand theories are identified as: needs, interactions, outcomes, and caring. (Meleis, 2018). For this assignment, I chose a theorist from each of the four types of grand theorists to reflect upon. The theorists

- 1945: Obtained Masters of Science in Nursing degree in Education from Catholic University of America

- 1976: Received Honorary Doctor of Science degree. (Wayne, 2014).

-1945: Received diploma in Nursing from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing.

-1948: Received Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree at St. Louis University

-1957: Received Masters of Science in Nursing degree at St. Louis University.

-1961: Received EdD at Teacher’s College, Columbia University. (Wayne, 2014). -1963: Bachelor of Arts Major in Nursing at Mount Saint Mary’s College.

-1966: Masters of Science in Nursing degree at University of California.

-1973: Master’s Degree in Sociology at University of California

-1977- Doctorate’s Degree in Sociology at University of California. (Vera, 2014). - 1964: Received Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree. from Univ. of Colorado

- 1966: Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Univ. of Colorado

- 1973: Doctor of Philosophy degree from University of Colorado

- Has 6 Honorary Doctoral Degrees. (Wayne,

She also believed at times the individual may experience sickness or a deficit in which they are unable to care for the self and it is up to the nurse to help them set goals to achieve good health again and care for the self. King believed that the nurse can collaborate with the patient and create a trusting relationship in which the patient then will be able to meet the goals of their care plan and become healthy again. Roy believed that nursing is holistic and that a person is made up of different systems to help them adapt to stressors in the environment around them.

1. Biological

2. Psychological

3. Social Watson believed that if nurses offered a caring environment for their patients then this can ultimately promote health for the patient.

Definition of Nursing Orem defined nursing as an art and that nurses perform actions to help patients provide care for themselves by assisting them or helping them make changes in their care. (Meleis, 2018). King defined nursing as a relationship between the nurse and the patient in which they both communicate, set goals together, and work towards the goals as a team. (Meleis, 2018). Nursing can be defined as the means in which a patient is able to adapt to improve health, quality of life, and if it occurs will die with dignity.

(Ursavas, Karayurt, & Iseri,