What exposure have you had to nursing theory?What experience do you have applying theory in practice?

Now that you have reviewed the examples, identify a nursing theory and describe how it is applied in your current clinical practice.

Ways of Knowing and Nursing Profession
Barbara Carper’s influence on nursing practice is significant. As all theorists do, she has a perspective through which she views nursing care and practice.
Reflect on how Barbara Carper views the following patterns of knowledge:
• Empirical knowledge
• Esthetic knowledge
• Ethical knowing
• Personal knowing

Determine how the use of Carper’s Ways of Knowing are applied in your place of practice. Cite a practice scenario in which you could or do apply the theory to patient care.

Reflecting on self-experience, either by working in the health care field or as a patient, answer the following questions:
• What exposure have you had to nursing theory?
• What experience do you have applying theory in practice?
• What do you hope to get out of this class?