Introduction to Professional Nursing & Nursing Theories - Concept Map
Professional Nursing Practice in the Philippines
Related concepts
Definition & Evolution of Nursing
Sub concepts
- Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory
- Virginia Henderson's Definition & 14 Basic Needs
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Definition
- Nursing as Science and Art
- Global History of Nursing (Intuitive, Religious, Nightingale Era)
- Philippine Nursing History (1906-Present)
Relationship to central
Foundation for understanding modern nursing practice
Legal & Regulatory Framework
Sub concepts
- Republic Act No. 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002)
- Board of Nursing (BON) Functions
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Authority
- Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE)
- Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- License Suspension & Revocation Grounds
Relationship to central
Governs scope, practice standards, and professional accountability
Nursing Metaparadigm
Sub concepts
- Person/Client (Individual, Family, Community)
- Environment (Internal & External)
- Health (Wellness & Well-being Spectrum)
- Nursing (Care Actions & Attributes)
- Theorist Variations in Emphasis
Relationship to central
Core framework underlying all nursing theory and practice
Major Nursing Theorists & Models
Sub concepts
- Florence Nightingale - Environmental Theory
- Virginia Henderson - Need Theory (14 Needs)
- Dorothea Orem - Self-Care Deficit Theory
- Sister Callista Roy - Adaptation Model
- Jean Watson - Human Caring Theory
- Hildegard Peplau - Interpersonal Relations Theory
- Madeleine Leininger - Transcultural Nursing
- Patricia Benner - Novice to Expert Model
- Betty Neuman - Systems Model
- Faye Abdellah - 21 Nursing Problems
- Lydia Hall - Care, Core, Cure Model
Relationship to central
Provide evidence-based frameworks for nursing intervention
Nurse Roles & Functions
Sub concepts
- Caregiver (Primary Role)
- Communicator
- Teacher/Health Educator
- Advocate
- Counselor
- Manager/Coordinator
- Change Agent
- Collaborator
- Researcher
- Leader
- Independent Functions (Health Teaching, Assessment, Positioning)
- Dependent Functions (Medication Administration)
- Interdependent/Collaborative Functions
Relationship to central
Defines scope and accountability under RA 9173
Ethical & Bioethical Foundations
Sub concepts
- Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses (BON)
- Autonomy Principle
- Beneficence Principle
- Nonmaleficence Principle
- Justice Principle
- Veracity Principle
- Fidelity Principle
- Confidentiality & Data Privacy Protection
Relationship to central
Guides moral decision-making and professional conduct
Fields & Settings of Nursing Practice
Sub concepts
- Hospital/Institutional Nursing
- Community & Public Health Nursing
- School Nursing
- Occupational Health Nursing
- Military Nursing
- Private-Duty Nursing
- Clinical Instruction & Academic Faculty
- Nursing Research
- Administration & Leadership
- Advanced Practice & Specialty Certification
Relationship to central
Describes diverse practice environments in the Philippines
Health Care Delivery in the Philippine Context
Sub concepts
- Department of Health (DOH) Programs
- Rural Health Units (RHUs)
- Barangay Health Stations
- Expanded Immunization Program
- Tuberculosis Control (DOTS)
- Maternal-Child Health Programs
- Primary Care Delivery
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Relationship to central
Reflects nursing's role in Philippine health system
Levels of Prevention & Health Promotion
Sub concepts
- Primary Prevention (Disease Prevention)
- Secondary Prevention (Early Detection & Treatment)
- Tertiary Prevention (Rehabilitation & Disability Limitation)
- Health Teaching Applications
Relationship to central
Framework for nursing intervention across disease spectrum
Professional Qualification & Licensure Pathway
Sub concepts
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE)
- Professional Oath Taking
- License Renewal & CPD Requirements
- Advanced Qualifications & Specialization
Relationship to central
Requirements for legal practice in the Philippines
Concept connections
- Republic Act No. 9173Nurse Roles & FunctionsRA 9173 legally defines and regulates all nursing roles and functions in the Philippines
- Nursing MetaparadigmMajor Nursing TheoristsAll nursing theories are built upon and interpret the four metaparadigm concepts differently
- Dorothea Orem - Self-Care Deficit TheoryNurse Roles & FunctionsOrem's theory defines nursing systems that align with independent, dependent, and interdependent nursing functions
- Sister Callista Roy - Adaptation ModelLevels of PreventionRoy's adaptive modes guide nursing interventions across primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention levels
- Hildegard Peplau - Interpersonal RelationsNurse as Educator & CounselorPeplau's phases of relationship form the basis for therapeutic communication in teaching and counseling roles
- Jean Watson - Human Caring TheoryCode of Ethics for Filipino NursesWatson's carative factors align with ethical principles of caring, compassion, and respect for human dignity
- Patricia Benner - Novice to ExpertContinuing Professional DevelopmentBenner's model explains skill development stages, supporting the need for CPD under RA 9173
- Florence Nightingale - Environmental TheoryPrimary PreventionNightingale's environmental manipulation concepts underpin primary prevention and health promotion
- Virginia Henderson - 14 Basic NeedsNurse as CaregiverHenderson's needs framework guides assessment and caregiving across all patient populations
- Madeleine Leininger - Transcultural NursingPhilippine Healthcare ContextLeininger's principles guide culturally congruent care delivery in diverse Philippine communities
- Health Care Delivery in Philippine ContextFields & Settings of Nursing PracticePhilippine health system structure (DOH, RHUs, BHS) determines available nursing practice settings
- Ethical & Bioethical FoundationsProfessional Qualification & LicensureEthics and professional standards are required components of nursing education and licensure
- Levels of Prevention & Health PromotionNurse as Teacher/EducatorHealth teaching is a core independent nursing function applied across all three prevention levels
- Nursing MetaparadigmLevels of Prevention & Health PromotionPrevention framework reflects nursing's holistic view of person, environment, and health
- Board of Nursing & PRC AuthorityContinuing Professional DevelopmentBON/PRC enforces CPD requirements for license renewal under RA 9173
- Definition & Evolution of NursingProfessional Qualification & Licensure PathwayHistorical development of nursing informs modern BSN curriculum and NLE examination standards
- Nurse Roles & FunctionsHealth Care Delivery in Philippine ContextMultiple nursing roles support comprehensive health delivery through DOH programs and community settings
- Virginia Henderson - Need TheoryDorothea Orem - Self-Care Deficit TheoryBoth theories emphasize client independence; Orem builds on Henderson's foundation of basic needs
- Ethical & Bioethical FoundationsData Privacy Act & ConfidentialityBioethical principle of confidentiality is reinforced by RA 10173 legal requirements
- Hildegard Peplau - Interpersonal RelationsTherapeutic Nurse-Patient CommunicationPeplau's relationship phases form the theoretical basis for therapeutic communication in all nursing roles
Diagrams
Professional Nursing & Nursing Theories - Complete Concept Map
Comprehensive mind map showing the hierarchical organization of all major concepts in professional nursing and nursing theories, including the legal framework, theoretical foundations, roles and functions, ethical principles, and Philippine healthcare context.
Nursing Theory Evolution & Application to Practice
Flowchart illustrating the historical evolution of nursing from intuitive care through Florence Nightingale to modern grand nursing theories, showing how these theories are applied through the nursing process in contemporary Philippine healthcare settings.
Nurse Roles, Functions & Accountability Framework (RA 9173)
Flowchart depicting the three types of nursing functions (independent, dependent, interdependent) as defined under RA 9173, showing how each function type leads to safe, ethical, and accountable nursing practice in the Philippine healthcare system.
Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory - Nursing Systems
Flowchart showing Dorothea Orem's three nursing systems based on the client's capacity for self-care, illustrating the continuum from wholly compensatory care to supportive-educative care, with the ultimate goal of promoting patient independence and self-care agency.
Sister Callista Roy's Adaptation Model - Four Modes
Flowchart illustrating Sister Callista Roy's Adaptation Model, showing how clients adapt to stimuli across four distinct modes (physiologic, self-concept, role function, interdependence) and how nursing interventions promote successful adaptation and well-being.
Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory - Phases
Flowchart depicting Hildegard Peplau's four phases of the nurse-patient relationship (orientation, identification/working, exploitation, resolution), showing the progression of the therapeutic relationship and the nurse's changing roles from stranger to surrogate, culminating in patient independence.
Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert Skill Acquisition Model
Flowchart showing Patricia Benner's five-stage model of clinical skill acquisition from novice through expert, illustrating how nurses develop competence, clinical judgment, and intuitive mastery through progressive experience in nursing practice.
Levels of Prevention & Health Teaching Applications
Flowchart demonstrating the three levels of prevention with specific health teaching applications for each level, showing how nurses intervene across the disease spectrum from health maintenance through rehabilitation to achieve optimal client health outcomes.
Philippine Nursing Licensure & Professional Development Pathway
State diagram showing the complete pathway from BSN education through NLE licensure, professional oath, and entry into various nursing practice settings in the Philippines, highlighting the importance of CPD for license maintenance and the potential consequences of non-compliance under RA 9173.
Distribution of Major Nursing Theorists by Focus Area
Pie chart showing the distribution of major nursing theorists according to their theoretical focus areas, helping students understand the diversity of nursing theory and how different theorists emphasize different aspects of nursing practice and client care.