| Concept | Beliefs |
| PERSONS |
- are individually unique human beings
- are interdependent with other persons
- have capacity to learn
- are motivated by being both willing and able
- are self-directed to some degree; some are more self-directed than others
- have intrinsic worth (influenced by Carl Rogers concept of positive regard)
|
| NURSING |
- is assisting persons to maximize their health either individuallly or collectively in groups or communities (influenced by Orem's self care framework)
|
| HEALTH |
- is attaining and maintaining highest possible level of wellness and/or function
- is a physical as well as mental state
- may coexist with pathophysiological states
|
| ENVIRONMENT |
- is the physical, social, psychological milieu in which persons exist and function
|
| LEARNING |
- is a life-long process of obtaining, processing, and integrating information
- sometimes requires reframing previously held concepts
- often occurs as a result of environmental change
- is a survival skill
- depends on strong communication skills
|