Week 1 Journal[10019] 2021

Week 1 Journal Student Name: Crystal Merriman A valuable nursing theory that can be utilized to guide clinical practice as an advanced practice nurse is the Neuman Systems Model. Betty Neuman constructed the model to ...

Week 1 Journal Student Name: Crystal Merriman A valuable nursing theory that can be utilized to guide clinical practice as an advanced practice nurse is the Neuman Systems Model. Betty Neuman constructed the model to holistically manage patients while maintaining comprehensive, flexible, system-based care (Wills & McEwen, 2002). It seems that often times, patients are not treated in a holistic manner. Treating the patient holistically leads to improved patient outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. There are five interacting client system variables that Neuman outlines in her theory. These variables include physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual (Neuman & Fawcett, 2012). Caring for these variables when treating the patient will improve patient-provider interactions. This will lead to a more trustworthy relationship and an overall improved rapport. The role of advanced practice nursing emerged to help meet the needs of changing healthcare, however, the importance of a framework is required to prevent loss of efficacy of the role (Chang, Gardner, Duffield, & Ramis, 2011). As a student the domains will be met at various times throughout the course. Three of the domains will be utilized from week 1 through the end of the course. During week 1 when I begin seeing patients, I will develop a practitioner- patient relationship by using the Neuman Model, this concept is domain number 2. Domain number four will also be used starting in the first week. This domain requires the APN to practice professional role by knowing and practicing strengths and limitations, advocating