Never underestimate the value of nursing theory , Though such study leaves you weary , For the principles you learn may be applied To a larger whole . And it will guide you to ask questions , to act , And to help you explore your soul . Theory ignites research which helps our knowledge base to grow .”
And the bird was gone when I turned and looked , In the shadow of the open window .
And as I settled in to resume my study , I could feel in the hallows of my gut , A newfound hopefulness , and I sensed opportunity In the place where I once sensed fear . And still today I carry with me , That December ’ s Nightingale near .
Julie-Kathryn Emily Graham , PhD , APRN , ACCNS-AG , is a professor in the School of Nursing at San Diego State University , with an active program of research dedicated to sepsis and respiratory failure . She wrote The Nightingale 28 years ago as an undergraduate nursing student who was struggling to understand the importance of Nursing Theory . It still applies today ! Her recently published model of sepsis [ The OO ( H ) NO ! model ], was the result of decades of research inspired by the thoughts and musings written here .
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