Description of theoretical concepts and empirical indicators in the articles on Florence Nightingale’s model
In their article, Selanders and Crane (2012) focus on nursing advocacy. The purpose of this theoretical article is to provide a safe health care environment by employing nursing leadership strategies in connection with egalitarian human rights. In particular, the authors state that Florence Nightingale was the first woman, who distinguished nursing from the simple domestic service through using such interpersonal tool as advocacy. After the identification of Florence Nightingale’s nursing model, Selanders and Crane (2012) connect it with the 21st-century requirements that remain complex and multifaceted despite technology development. The concepts used in the article are measured within the leadership development model and the egalitarian value system. The significance of this article lies in the fact that it clearly shows that Florence Nightingale’s model is relevant to the modern nursing metaparadigm, in particular, to health and environment. The article findings promote the implementation of the mentioned model in modern advocacy.
The research article conducted by Kamau, Rotich, Cheruiyot, and Ng’Eno (2015) explores the implementation of Florence Nightingale’s model to Kenyan patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis. The paramount goal of this article is to establish the fact that the mentioned model is applicable to be used by Kenyan nurses in mediating a comfortable patient environment. The evaluation of key indicators is made using survey and case scenarios that help to maximize this theory. The article concludes that Florence Nightingale’s model principles are effective to create appropriate nursing conditions for tuberculosis-infected patients with drug resistance. The results of the article serve as an important evidence-based practice that can lead nurses on their way. Besides, the fact that this article is based on various credible articles proves its scholar nature. The research findings support the theory by explaining the effectiveness of its practical application.
Another research article by Magpantay-Monroe (2015) focuses on the emotional intelligence of Florence Nightingale’s model. The goal of the article is to identify relationships between the mentioned concepts. To measure empirical indicators, the author utilizes a historical approach, analyzing writings and pictures of Florence Nightingale. The results of the research show that Florence Nightingale may act as a catalyst for nurses of the modern world by leading, motivating, and integrating them. Compassion with which she wrote her letters is great and may inspire plenty of nurses. Thus, the implication of research findings supports the theory by the fact that Florence Nightingale’s model may be used as the prototype to prepare emotionally intelligent nurses.
Use of Florence Nightingale’s model in the nursing practice
Florence Nightingale’s model can be used in my nursing practice to implement emotional intelligence and create an adequate patient-oriented environment. In my opinion, the ability to understand the needs and expectations of patients promptly is of great importance for nurses. This is likely to help in establishing comfortable and trustful relationships between a nurse and a patient. As a result, a nurse would receive a complete understanding of a patient, thus having the opportunity to apply relevant nursing theories and tools. Accordingly, a patient would receive high-quality care and improved health indicators.
At the same, Florence Nightingale’s model can be applied to my nursing practice to advocate for patients’ rights. The principles proposed by Florence Nightingale helped me to consider health care delivery from a different perspective as the maintenance of such a state in which the disease is not likely to occur. At this point, special knowledge and skills are required. In particular, respect for patients’ personality, dignity, freedom of expression, and confidentiality can be noted. I believe that the promotion of the mentioned aspects is crucial for my nursing practice.
References
Kamau, S. M., Rotich, R. J., Cheruiyot, B. C., & Ng’Eno, L. C. (2015). Applying Florence Nightingale’s model of nursing and the environment on multiple drug resistant tuberculosis infected patients in the Kenyan setting. Open Access Library Journal, 2(8), 1-10.
Magpantay-Monroe, E. (2015). Exploring the emotional intelligence of Florence Nightingale. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2(2), 107-111.
Selanders, L. C., & Crane, P. C. (2012). The voice of Florence Nightingale on advocacy. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 17(1), 1-6.