The Purpose Of Nursing Theories

Instructions: Low stakes writing is introduced as a method of helping students express themselves in writing in an informal, personal basis. Answer the following questions in essay format using clear paragraphs in 1-2 pages. Your answers should reflect your knowledge and personal stance of the subject.

1. What is the purpose of nursing theories?
2. What is meant by the statement: “Nursing is both an art and a science?”
3. Identify factors that influence the public’s image of nursing and identify ways that nurses can promote an accurate image of registered professional nurses in the media.
4. Why is effective communication essential for effective healthcare delivery?
5. How can communication create a barrier between the nurse and the patient and/or the patient’s family?