Week 6 Discussion 2 Application of a Shared Theory or Model to Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a theory that displays through a pyramid the different levels of need that are essential through motivation. The pyramid has five tiers: physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization (bottom to top). “The four levels (lower- order needs) are considered physiological needs, while the top level of the pyramid is considered growth needs” (David, 2014). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can be applied to pediatric nursing or any other nursing specialty. In pediatric nursing, teenage pregnancy is something that is seen and a difficult situation to have to confront and assess. Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, you can only best wish for your patient to elevate to the top tier of self-actualization. “Maslow’s theory suggests that children’s ability to be motivated by “growth needs” (e.g, academic achievement) must be built upon the satisfaction of “deficiency needs” (e.g. physiological needs, safety needs, love/belonging needs)” (Noltemeyer et al., 2021). In assessment, all of the lower tiers are evaluated to ensure the best patient-centered care. Starting at the bottom of the pyramid with physiological and through esteem, pediatric nurse practitioners assess and evaluate the entirety of the situation to ensure that the patient is properly cared for. Assessment is done by reaching the top of the pyramid for self-actualization. At that time, morality, understanding right and wrong, and coming to terms with the situation are met along with practical problem-solving. Next, safety