Course Title : Theoretical Foundation of Nursing

Course Code : NCM 100

Course Description : This course deals with the meta concepts of a Person, Health, Environment and Nursing as viewed by the different theorists. Likewise,
it includes non-nursing theories such as systems, developmental and change theories. It presents how these concepts and theories
serve as guide to nursing practice. It further deals with health as a multifactorial phenomenon and the necessary core competencies
that the nurse needs to develop. It discusses the significance of the theory for nursing as a discipline and as a profession and its
application to nursing practice. (CMO-14, p. 33)
Course Credit : Lecture: 3 units (54 hours)
Independent Study
Placement : First Year, First Semester
Pre-requisites : None
Program Outcomes 1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing.
2. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care.
3. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical, and moral principles.
4. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language.
5. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride in being a Filipino.
6. Uphold the nursing core values in the practice of the profession.
Level Outcomes : Given simulated situations in selected settings, the learners demonstrate basic nursing skills in rendering safe and appropriate care
utilizing the nursing process. (CMO-15, Section 6.5)
Course Outcomes : At the end of this course, given simulated conditions/situations, the student will be able to:
1.

LEARNING STRATEGIES

LEARNING OUTCOMES CONTENT/TOPIC ASSESSMENT

CLASSROOM T

Given a set of question, the students will I. Introduction to Nursing Theory Paper and pencil test
be able to:
 1. DEFINITION Interactive Discussion
1. define and describe related terms: 1. Theory
A. Theory 2. Nursing Theory Quizzes
B. Nursing Theory 3. Nursing Paradigm Lecture
C. Nursing Paradigm 3.1 Person 6
D. Concepts 3.2 Health Individual
E. Philosophy 3.3 Environment Class Participation Participation
F. Knowledge 3.4 Nursing
G. Science 4. Philosophy
H. Phenomenon 5. Conceptual Models
6. Science
7. Knowledge
8. Phenomenon
9. Concepts

2. recognize the importance of nursing II. IMPORTANCE OF NURSING THEORY IN: Interactive Discussion 3 Group Participation
theory with emphasis on nursing practice. Paper and pencil test
A. Education Quizzes
B. Research
C. Clinical Practice

3. discuss the four way of knowing III. FOUR WAYS OF KNOWING Interactive Discussion 3 Group Participation
Paper and pencil test
A. Empirical Quizzes
B. Ethical
C. Aesthetics
D. Personal

4. trace the history of nursing theory IV. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF THEORY IN Interactive Discussion 3 Paper and pencil test
NURSING

5. discuss the significance of theory A. Rationalism

for nursing as a professional. B. Empiricism
C. Science and theory in the early 20th Century
D. Science and theory in the late 20th Century

6. identify the different categories of
nursing theories.
V. CATEGORIES Interactive Discussion 3 Paper and pencil test
Group Discussion
A. Micro range (Practice Theories)
B. Middle range theories
C. Grand Theories
 7. identify non-nursing theories on the VI. NON-NURSING THEORIES Interactive Discussion 3 Paper and pencil test
development of a nursing theory. Group Discussion
1. Human Need Theory
2. System Theory
3. Change Theory

Given a major listing of nursing theories, VII. SELECTED NURSING THEORIES AND Interactive Discussion 18 Paper and pencil test
the students will be able to: CONCEPTUAL MODELS Group Discussion
Role playing
1. discuss the theoretical works in A. Philosophies Essay
aspects of the four meta paradigm 1. Florence Nightingale
A. Person 2. Virginia Henderson
B. Health 3. Faye Abdellah
C. Environment B. Grand Theories
D. Nursing 1. Madeleine Leininger
2. Dorothea Orem
3. Martha Rogers
4. Imogene King
C. Middle-Range Theories
1. Hildegard Peplau
2. Jean Watsons
3. Ida Jean Orlando
4. Joyce Travelbee
5. Madeleine Leininger
6. Nola Pender
D. Conceptual Models
1. Sister Callista Roy
2. Dorothea Orem

2. Discuss emerging local models of
nursing intervention to the theory
development.
VIII. LOCAL MODELS OF NURSING INTERVENTION Interactive Discussion 6 Paper and pencil test
A. Sister Carol Agravante
B. Carmelita Divinagracia
C. Letty Kuan
B. Carmencity Abaquin
C. Cecilia Laurente

Given a situation, the students will be able IX. CORE COMPETENCIES UNDER THE 11 KEY Interactive Discussion 6
to: AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
 1. Identify the core competencies and A. Patient care competencies
the 11 keys areas of responsibilities in 1. Safe quality care
nursing. 2. Communication
3. Collaboration
2. Appreciate the importance of the core 4. Health education 3
values of nursing. B. Enhancing
1. Research
2. Quality

C. Empowering
1. Management of Resources and
environment
2. Records management

CORE VALUES
A. Love of God
B. Caring
1. Compassion
2. Conscience
3. Competence
4. Confidence
5. Commitment

C. Love of people
1. Respect for the dignity of each person
regardless of race, creed,
color and gender

D. Love of country
1. Patriotism
2.Preservation & enrichment of the
environment and cultural heritage