Several key nursing theories form the backbone of theoretical education. These include:
- Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory: Emphasizes the impact of the environment on patient health. - Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring: Focuses on the humanistic aspects of nursing and the importance of caring relationships. - Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory: Highlights the role of the nurse in helping patients who are unable to care for themselves. - Hildegard Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory: Explores the nurse-patient relationship and its impact on the patient’s well-being.
