Essays on Flaherty

A theory is defined as a set of correlated concepts that propose actions to guide a practice; they are coherent general propositions whose principles are used as a basis for explanations. Nursing theories are set of concepts and propositions from nursing models whose purpose is to provide a systematic view of phenomena through description and explanation (Butts & Rich, 2013). Nursing theories and models are known to play an important role in the development and growth of nursing profession by providing foundations for practice and generating knowledge for future nursing. Betty Neuman’s General System Theory was first published in ...

Over the past two decades, the number of elderly people has been on a rise within the US. The improved care services associated with the emerging technologies as well as the emergence of new methods of care delivery such as patient-centered are have all helped develop tailored mechanisms for managing these patients and therefore meeting their health needs (Flaherty, Fulmer, & Mezey, 2014). The needs of this group are typically very unique normally because they are getting into an age where they will lose a significant portion of the independence, abilities and roles and even begin to think about end-of-life ...

The results of ‘What’s your learning style quiz?’ reveal that I am 65% visual, 25% auditory and 10% Tactile.

Visual learner Being a predominantly visual learner, I like to learn by visualizing things. Colors, picture and flashcard can be of best help for a visual learner. Most people in the population are predominantly visual learners. They learn new concepts by watching, rather than by listening or touch. Good eyesight is very important for this learning style. A picture is worth a thousand words, then hours of blah, blah, blahBut I have a problem with this method, a picture can carry different meanings for different people. Thus, it is important that words accompany pictures, so that the message is ...