When nurses select a conceptual model or nursing theory for their professional practice,it is important for them to compare their own beliefs and values to the philosophical claims underlying the conceptual model they select.

Conceptual Model

An abstract representation that organizes elements of a concept or system for the purpose of understanding and communication.

Professional Practice

The act of engaging in an occupation as a professional, adhering to its standards, ethics, and responsibilities.

Philosophical Claims

Assertions that pertain to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, often as part of a wider ideology or theory.