Question

write about one nursing theory. be sure to state the level of theory: grand, middle ...
write a paragraph that explains the basics of the theory
write a paragraph in which you give your thoughts and impressions
compare it to other theories or cite your experiences in health care ( either as a worker or patient)

Answer 1

Nursing theory is defined as "a creative and rigorous structuring of ideas that project a tentative, purposeful, and systematic view of phenomena". Through systematic inquiry, whether in nursing research or practice, nurses are able to develop knowledge relevant to improving the care of patients.

Comparison of Maslow and Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation shows the similarities and differences between the hierarchy of needs and two-factor theory. Maslow and Herzberg provided the most popular human motivation theories used in the workforce.

There is a great similarity between Maslow’s and Herzberg’s models of motivation.

A close examination of Herzberg’s model indicates that for those employees who have achieved a level of social and economic progress in the society, higher-level needs of Maslow’s model (esteem and self-actualization) are the primary motivators.

However; they still must satisfy the lower level needs for the maintenance of the current state.

So we can say that money might still be a chief motivator for most of the operative employees and also for some low paid managerial people.

Herzberg’s model distinguishes the two groups of factors, namely, motivational and maintenance, and points out that the motivational factors are often derived from the job itself.

Most of the maintenance factors come under comparatively lower-order needs and motivational factors are somewhat equivalent to higher-order needs.

Both models assume that specific needs energize behavior.