Evidently, the environmental meta-paradigm philosophy proposed by Nightingale resembles Neumann’s systems model in many ways. According to Neumann, an environment has external and internal components, both of which an individual maintains by creating a certain level of harmony (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). The model proposed by Neumann focuses on a holistic approach to nursing. This is a position I agree with; both external and internal aspects of the environment are important in ensuring health is achieved. In reality, nursing care is premised on the basic assumption that humans need care to be well and that nursing activities coalesce in getting to know people and caring/nurturing them in order to better their health. There is strong evidence to suggest that nursing care approach directly influences the outcome of healthcare initiatives (Draper, LaDou, & Dan, 2011). Further, it is important that nursing practice be based on practical approach to conceptual/theoretical model.
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