What is attractive about Peplau’s theory of nursing practice is that it focuses on the dynamics of the nurse-patient relationship and sees the nurse’s role as a therapeutic force in that relationship.
Dorothea Orem Would Make a Great Correctional Nurse!
Orem’s theory is a practical way to apply nursing theory to correctional nursing practice.
Moral Courage: Being Assertive
Speaking up in the face of a moral dilemma takes courage. Overcoming a natural inclination to ‘go along to get along’ takes conflict management skill. Being assertive in a moral situation is easier when assertive communication is a natural part of professional practice.