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NR501 Week 1 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 1: Importance of Theory in Nursing

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For many students enrolled in NR501, this is an initial course for nursing theory. So, let’s have a debate!!! Is nursing theory important to the nursing profession? If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful. If you do not believe that it is useful, explain why nursing theory is not necessary to the profession? Be sure to provide an example that demonstrates your opinion and a scholarly reference (not using the required textbook or lesson) which supports your opinion.

Hello and Welcome to Week 1 Threaded Discussion

Class, you may begin posting in this TD for credit on December 31st, 2017.

Class officially starts on January 1st, 2018.

Week 1 Threaded Discussion

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For many students enrolled in NR 501, this is an initial course for nursing theory. So, let’s have a debate!

Is nursing theory important to the nursing profession?

If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful.

If you do not believe that it is useful, explain why nursing theory is not necessary to the profession?

Be sure to provide an example that demonstrates your opinion and a scholarly reference. Remember your textbook/lesson plan are not considered scholarly resources.

Please be sure that you are aware of the requirements for posting in the graded threads, and review the grading rubric. You may also want to start thinking about your "Importance of Theory" paper due at the end of week 2.

As you read the required reading for this week, think about the significance of nursing theory as a framework for professional nursing practice and education and how one or more theories may impact your current practice.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO):Course Outcome (CO) for Week 1: CO#1 Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing (PO#1).

Nursing theory defines and constructs the framework upon which nursing practice (and education) is based. Nursing theory facilitates the development of nursing knowledge and provides principles to support nursing practice (Matney, Avant, & Staggers, 2015).Theories help explain and explore phenomena that occur in nursing. A theoretical framework (or theory) is a hallmark of a profession. Utilizing a theoretical framework is part of what defines nursing as a profession (McEwen & Wills, 2014).

Implementing nursing theories provides a framework to nurses in practice, research, education and administration in the diverse scopes of care. The importance of nursing theory allows nurses to gain knowledge in the science of nursing, thereby highlighting the profession with the importance it truly deserves (Neto, Marques, Fernandes, & Nobrega, 2016).

Consider the nursing theorist Jean Watson's principles and practices of nursing. One major assumption of this theory is that nursing practice encompasses health-illness interactions between the patient and the nurse that are based on caring more than curing (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Another assumption of this theory is that all nurses must care for themselves as well as patients and families (Watson, 2012).

Applying this theory to my clinical practice and educational nursing practices is a natural. In the clinical setting, not all illnesses or injuries can be totally cured. Watson discusses incorporating the family into patient care and decision. Because of the intense nature of providing nursing care, nurses also have to care for themselves and each other, or burn out.

The same nursing theory from Watson can be applied to nursing education. "Caring" is central for student development and growth as nurses and for work satisfaction among nurse faculty.

I hope you begin to think about nursing theory as a framework for your nursing practice and I look forward to talking to you in the threads.

NR501 Week 2 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 2: Significance of Nursing Concepts within the Profession

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This discussion considers the metaparadigm of nursing and the four concepts of the nursing profession—person, environment, health and nursing profession. Select a practice area of the nursing profession (i.e. education, executive, informatics, healthcare policy, and advanced clinical practice) and apply EACH of the four concepts to the selected area. Be sure to apply EACH of the four concepts and include an example that demonstrates the application to the practice area. Don’t forget to support your initial posting with scholarly references.

Hello Class,

Week 2 Threaded Discussion

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This lesson presents the four paradigms of the nursing profession—person, environment, health and nursing profession.

Select an area of the nursing profession (i.e. education, executive, and informatics, healthcare policy, advanced clinical practice) and apply each of the paradigms to the selected area.

Be sure to apply each one of the paradigms (person, environment, health, and nursing) and include an example that demonstrates the application to the practice area.

Don’t forget to support your initial posting with scholarly references. Remember your textbook/lesson plan are not considered scholarly resources.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO):Course Outcome (CO) for Week 2: CO#1Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing (PO #1).

You have now become familiar with the classic nursing Metaparadigm concepts of person, health, nursing, and environment (Chinn & Kramer, 2011; McEwen & Wills, 2014). The metaparadigm concepts form the basis for nursing knowledge, theory, and practice (Bender & Feldman, 2015; McEwen & Wills, 2014). In this discussion, think about how each of these concepts are incorporated into education, executive, informatics, healthcare policy, and advanced clinical practice.

There are many clinical issues in which the connection to one component will be more pronounced, but the other three will still have significance. Think of the Metaparadigm as a structure to demonstrate the holistic nature of nursing.

The classic Metaparadigm may expand to more non-traditional metaparadigm including: social system, role, interpersonal relations, caring, and cultural context. Many theorists argue that the nursing paradigm should include cultural sensitivity, caring, or social justice (as the central concept that links person, health, nursing and environment).

NR501 Week 3 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 3: Steps of Concept Analysis

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At the end of Week 4 your concept analysis is due. This discussion provides an opportunity to start this assignment.

Select a nursing concept, supported by a nursing theory, and address the following components included in a concept analysis:
• Definition of concept
• Identification of three attributes of the concept
• Description of one antecedent and one consequence of the concept
• Identification of at least one empirical referent
• Brief explanation of theoretical applications of the concept (How is the concept relevant to a nursing theory?)

This information does not have to be comprehensive but provides a foundation to the upcoming
assignment. Be sure to include scholarly references.

Hello Class,

Week 3 Threaded Discussion

Topic:

At the end of Week 4 your Concept Analysis paper assignment is due.

This threaded discussion provides an opportunity to start this assignment.

Select a nursing concept, supported by a nursing theory, and address the following components included in a concept analysis:
• Definition of concept
• Identification of three attributes of the concept
• Description of one antecedent and one consequence of the concept
• Identification of at least one empirical referent
• Brief explanation of theoretical applications of the concept (How is the concept relevant to a nursing theory?)

This information does not have to be comprehensive/complete but provides a foundation to the upcoming assignment.

Be sure to include a scholarly reference. Remember your textbook/lesson plan are not considered scholarly resources.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO): Course Outcome (CO) for Week 3: CO#1 Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing (PO #1) and Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice (PO #4).

The theory framework of nursing science is built in a dynamic process that comes from practice and is duplicated through research by analysis and development of concepts and theories (Cowden & Cummings, 2012). Concept analysis and development can be understood as a dynamic force to advance quality in practice. Theories represent a set of concepts with a systemic understanding of a phenomenon. Theories describe, explain, diagnose, or prescribe measures for nursing care practice, which offer scientific support for nursing practice (Boussol, Poles, Monteiro da Cruz, 2013).

This is a critical point in making theory come "alive"......applying a theory to the practice of nursing.

For this threaded discussion, please refer to Chapter 3 (Table 3-1) in McEwen and Wills (2014), the steps in concept development and analysis are clearly identified.

Also, refer to Chapter 10, in Walker and Avant (2011), the concept analysis steps required for this thread and for your upcoming assignment are discussed. I attached Chapter 10 (for those who might not have this textbook) as a resource.

Walker and Avant (2011) describes the process of concept analysis as clarification for the meaning of a concept. Concepts are the building blocks of theory building. Concept analysis is a way to understand how the concept is related to terms and definitions and possible uses in theory development.

Concept analysis steps are as follows:

1). Select a concept

2). Determine the aims or purpose of analysis

3). Identify all uses of the concept

4). Determine the defining attributes

5). Identify a model case

6). Identify cases: a borderline, a related, a contrary, an invented, and an illegitimate case

7). Identify antecedents and consequences

8). Define empirical referents.

You will select a concept that interest you, and is applicable in your practice (to name a few—the list is endless--caring, anxiety, diversity, tolerance, intuition, self-care, self-efficacy, compassion fatigue, mindfulness, overcoming, pain, missed nursing care, mentor, knowing, comfort, resilience, alarm fatigue, risk, grief, sorrow, compassion, professionalism, autonomy, spirituality, culture, teamwork, uncertainty, caregiving, coping, home, empowerment, vulnerability, competence, power….etc.).

You will want to provide your concept analysis post in a list format (as above) not in a paragraph format.

NR501 Week 4 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 4: Connection Between Theory and Advanced Clinical Practice

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While the focus of this course is nursing theory, some nurses say that theory has no role in clinical practice. What are your thoughts? Does nursing theory have a role in clinical practice? How would you use nursing theory to improve or evaluate the quality of clinical practice? Be sure to include an example that demonstrates your thoughts. Don’t forget to include a scholarly reference.

Hello Class,

Week 4 Threaded Discussion

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Some nurses say that theory has no role in advance clinical practice. Nursing is a little different from most health-care professions in that it is theory based.

Our first nursing theorist was Florence Nightingale. Nightingale used theory to explain what is and is not nursing, and this is a tradition that continues in nursing to this day (McEwen & Wills, 2014).

Nursing theory facilitates the development of nursing knowledge and provides principles to support nursing practice. Theory outlines practice and provides a way for communicating key ideas regarding the core of nursing practice (Walker & Avant, 2011). Theory is used in all facets of nursing care and assists the nurse in organizing, understanding and analyzing patient data.

Essentially, theory provides a systematic, reliable way of thinking about nursing care to guide the decision-making process. Theory-based, clinical practice occurs when nurses intentionally structure their nursing practice around a certain theory to guide them in their patient care (Matney, Avant, & Staggers, 2015).

What are your thoughts? Does nursing theory have a role in your clinical practice?

How would you use nursing theory to improve or evaluate the quality of clinical nursing practice?

Be sure to include an example that demonstrates your thoughts.

Don’t forget to include a scholarly reference. Remember your textbook/lesson plan are not considered scholarly resources.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO):Course Outcome (CO) for Week 4: CO #1 Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing (PO#1) and CO #6 Examine instances where theory is used to guide the development of new knowledge or implementation of evidence-based practice (PO #6).

By now, I have heard from most of you regarding the theorist you have selected for your week 6 paper.

If you have not yet decided, try to find a theorist who you identify with and whose concepts apply to your current or future practice---and email me with your selection. Above all, select a theorist whose ideas you like.

NR501 Week 5 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 5: Borrowed (non-nursing) Theories Applied to the Nursing Profession

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While the focus of this course is nursing theory, frequently the use of non-nursing or borrowed theories occurs. Select a nursing practice area (i.e. education, executive, advance clinical practice, informatics, and health care policy); then identify a non-nursing (borrowed) theory; and apply it to the area you have selected. Be sure to provide an example of how the non-nursing theory can be used to enhance the selected practice area. Don’t forget to include scholarly reference(s) to support your information.

Hello Class,

Week 5 Threaded Discussion

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While the focus of this course is nursing theory, frequently the use of non-nursing or borrowed theories occurs.

Select a nursing practice area (i.e. education, executive, advance clinical practice, informatics, and health care policy); then identify a non-nursing (borrowed) theory; and apply it to the area you have selected.

Be sure to provide an example of how the non-nursing theory can be used to enhance the selected practice area.

Don’t forget to include scholarly reference(s) to support your information. Remember your textbook/lesson plan are not considered scholarly resources.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO): Course Outcome (CO) for Week 5: CO #1 Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing (PO#1).

As we have discussed in Week 3 and 4, concepts are foundational to nursing theory.

They are also key ingredients in the research process. Once nursing theories are developed, nurses begin a careful analysis of the theory in terms of effectiveness and comprehensiveness.

Within nursing, basic concepts such as caring, pain, comfort, spirituality, and empathy provide the foundation for a nursing theory. Once the foundation is laid, then consideration is given to the linkages among the various components of the theory. These linkages, or relational statements, provide meaning and structure to the theory. Relational statements describe and explain the function of each component of a theory (McEwen & Wills, 2014). With evolutions and changes in nursing environments, theoretical thoughts in nursing have been developed, refined, and evolved in nursing history (Im & Chang, 2012). In each evolutionary leap, there have been notable trends in nursing theoretical works. Nursing in the past laid the framework for the shared determination of health and well-being of individuals and communities. Nursing theories have changed over the years, but the goal of nursing today remains the same (McEwen & Wills, 2014; Meleis, 2012).

NR501 Week 6 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 6: Impact of Nursing Theory Upon Healthcare Organization

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Discuss how a specific middle-range nursing theory has been or could be applied by nurse leaders or nurse managers to effectively deal with an administrative issue (i.e., staffing, use of supplies, staff performance issues). Include an example from the literature or your own experience to illustrate your points.

Hello Class,

Week 6 Threaded Discussion

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Discuss how a specific middle-range nursing theory has been or could be applied by nurse leaders or nurse managers to effectively deal with an administrative issue (i.e., staffing, use of supplies, staff performance issues).

Include an example from the literature or your own experience to illustrate your points.

Don't forget to provide your scholarly reference. Remember your textbook/lesson plan are not considered scholarly resources.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO): Course Outcome (CO) for Week 6: CO #2 Propose strategies for use of relevant theories that nurse leaders can employ in selected healthcare or educational organizations considering legal and ethical principles (PO #2, 6).CO #3 Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice (PO #3).CO #5 Recommend strategies for the use of theory as the basis for actions of advanced nursing practice in leadership and education (PO #5).

Middle range theory has a specific focus and is more concrete/more precise, with a focus on answering specific nursing questions. Middle range theories are developed to guide nursing practice. Compared to grand theories, middle range theories focus on a single aspect of practice and are easier to test by using research methods (Chinn & Kramer, 2011; Walker & Avant, 2011). In the healthcare environment, the collaboration of nurse academics, nurse administrators, and clinicians will maximize best nursing practices. The knowledge regarding healthcare and patient safety must not only be theoretical, but application focused (Gerard, Grossman, & Godfrey, 2012).

NR501 Week 7 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 7: Nursing Theory Applied to Research

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In NR 500, you explored an area of interest related to your selected specialty track. You then identified an issue/concern related to that area of interest. Select a nursing theory that can be applied to resolving the issue/concern. In your initial response, address the following:
• How the selected nursing theory is relevant to your area of interest
• A brief description of the issue/concern
• How the selected nursing theory can be used to guide the resolution of the issue/concern

Include an example from the literature or your own experience to illustrate your points. Remember to include at least one outside scholarly source.

Hello Class,

Week 7 Threaded Discussion

Topic:

This week we are focusing on the application of nursing theories to research and evidence-based practice. You will be exploring the use of theory to guide the selection and framing of research questions. In NR 500, you explored an area of interest related to your selected specialty track/and identified an issue/concern related to that area of interest. Select a nursing theory that is applicable to resolving the issue/concern. In your initial response, address the following:

In your initial response, address the following:
• How the selected nursing theory is relevant to your area of interest
• A brief description of the issue/concern
• How the selected nursing theory can be used to guide the resolution of the issue/concern

Include an example from the literature or your own experience to illustrate your points. Remember to include at least one outside scholarly source.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO): Course Outcome (CO) for Week 7: CO #2 Propose strategies for use of relevant theories that nurse leaders can employ in selected healthcare or educational organizations considering legal and ethical principles (PO #2, 6). CO #5 Recommend strategies for the use of theory as the basis for actions of advanced nursing practice in leadership and education (PO #5).

Every research study begins with a problem that the researcher would like to solve. The first stage of any evidence-based practice (EBP) process is formulating an answerable question (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Formulating a clinical question in a systematic way makes it possible to find an answer more quickly and efficiently, leading to improved processes and patient outcomes. This forms the foundation for quality searching. A well-formulated question will facilitate the search for evidence and will assist you in determining whether the evidence is relevant to your question. Understanding the research process is the first step in using EBP in everyday nursing practice (Riva, Malik, Burnie, Endicott, & Busse, 2012).

An important clinical research question should support clinical and academic/practice interest and should be supported with research to adequately answer the research question. The research question should be outlined in the PICOT format, this format will provide clinicians and researchers a foundation for mutual understanding, communication and direction to address clinical study questions of significance (Riva, Malik, Burnie, Endicott, & Busse, 2012).

NR501 Week 8 Discussion Latest 2018 January

Week 8: Course Reflection and Future Application

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Throughout the discussions occurring within NR501, a common element has been application of theory. In this our last discussion regarding theory, it is time to focus on you and your capstone experience (yes, it is never too early consider this major project!). While it is too early to identify your project, let’s consider on your future practice area as this is the setting your project will occur in.

Based upon your self-reflection and use of nursing theory within the discussions and assignments, select ONE nursing theory that you prefer and answer the following questions:

1. Why do you prefer the nursing theory you selected?

2. How can this theory be used in your current practice area (education, executive, advanced clinical practice, informatics, or healthcare policy)?

3. How can this theory be used in your future practice area (education, executive advanced clinical practice, informatics or healthcare policy)?

Hello Class,

Week 8 Threaded Discussion

Topic:

Throughout the discussions occurring within NR 501, a common element has been application of theory. This is our last discussion regarding theory, it is time to focus on you and your future practice.

Based upon your self-reflection and use of nursing theory within the course threaded discussions and assignments, select ONE nursing theory that you prefer and answer the following three questions:

1. Why do you prefer the nursing theory you selected?
2. How can this theory be used in your current practice area (education, executive, advanced clinical practice, informatics, or healthcare policy)?
3. How can this theory be used in your future practice area (education, executive advanced clinical practice, informatics or healthcare policy)?

Don't forget your scholarly reference. Remember your textbook/lesson plan are not considered scholarly resources.

Our Course Outcome (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN Program Objective (PO): Course Outcome (CO) for Week 3: CO#1 Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing (PO #1) and Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice (PO #4).

The key for theory application is to provide understanding about nursing practice situations and to guide research. Theory is a guideline for personal practice which evolves through interactions with nursing practice. Theory gives support through clinical implementation and validation and can provide direction to nursing practice (Matney, Avant, & Staggers, 2015). Nurses concentrate on aspects of care defined theoretically for a more decisive decision for patients’ situations and conditions (Watson, 2012). Theory aids to ascertain the application and goals of nursing practice. Nursing theories enhances communication, increasing autonomy, and accountability to patient care (McEwen & Wills, 2014; Meleis, 2012). Implementing a nursing theory in any setting, reinforces the application of nursing care, and provides effective communication associated to the nursing care. Nursing theory improves nursing practice, and the quality of life/health for our patients, and families (Smith & Parker, 2015).

This is our final threaded discussion together :-)

May your life be blessed and safe as you continue on your life journey/and educational journey. I am very impressed with the quality of discussions from this class and hope you carry this theoretical knowledge with you in your future courses/future practice.

In the last week of class, I ask you to reflect on everything you have learned these past weeks.

I look forward to hearing what you have learned and how this course will impact your current and future education and careers as advanced practice nurses!

The Importance of Theory Paper is due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (MT) at the end of Week 2. The guidelines are below and the guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment are also located in Course Resources.(This assignment must be submitted to Turnitin.)

The purpose of this assignment is to a) identify a nursing theory, b) analyze the importance of the selected theory to the nursing profession, c) summarize key concepts and relationships among the concepts of the selected nursing theory, d) present views of the selected theory on areas of specialization, and e) communicate ideas in a clear, succinct, and scholarly manner.

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5)

CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)

Due Date

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100

Description of the Assignment

This assignment focuses on the importance of nursing theory within the profession. Selecting one nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not allowed), the nursing theory will be presented by identifying the key concepts present within the theory. The selected nursing theory will then be applied to ONE of the following professional nursing practice areas:

• Education (e.g. undergraduate, staff development, etc.)
• Leadership (e.g. nurse executive, manager, leader, etc.)
• Informatics (e.g. data management, etc.)
• Healthcare policy (e.g. application to local, state, national, or global healthcare concerns, etc.)
• Nurse practitioner

Criteria for Content

1. Introduction:

The introduction requires the following information.

• Statements about nursing theory in general
• Identification of the ONE nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not allowed) selected by the student to be used within this assignment. The specific selected nursing theory may be from any of the three categories of nursing theory (i.e. grand, middle-range, or practice), but must be a specific nursing theory (i.e. Orem, Roy, Benner, etc.); a category may not be used.
• Identification of the sections of the paper.
• References from nursing literature are required.

1. Importance of Nursing Theory:

This section requires the following information.

• Present an analysis of the importance of nursing theory, in general, to the nursing profession. Each of the following questions are to be answered.

• Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s program?
• How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
• How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from other healthcare professions?
• What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing theory within the profession?

• References from nursing literature are required.

1. Summary of Selected Nursing Theory:

This section requires the following information.

• Present the name and author of the selected nursing theory (bibliographic and historical information about the theory or theorist is NOT included). Identify when the nursing theory was initially published and the latest edition of the selected nursing theory.
• Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected nursing theory.
• Provide a detailed description of how this nursing theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/ concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession) associated with nursing.
• Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track (i.e. education, leadership, informatics, healthcare policy, or nurse practitioner)
• References from nursing literature are required.

1. Application of Specific Nursing Theory to Selected Professional Nursing Practice area:

This section includes the following elements:

• Present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory definesand explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:

• Education (e.g. undergraduate, staff development, etc.)
• Leadership (e.g. nurse executive, manager, leader, etc.)
• Informatics (e.g. data management, etc.)
• Healthcare policy (e.g. application to local, state, national, or global healthcare concerns, etc.)
• Nurse practitioner
• Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information. Professional examples come from a student’s own practice experiences or from the scholarly literature. If the example is from the student’s experience, identify this as the source by using the first person in describing the example.
• Keep each example succinct (about 1 – 3 paragraphs).
• References from nursing literature are required.

1. Conclusion:

This section includes the following elements:

• Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession

• Summarizes the selected nursing theory.
• Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. A nursing theory was used.

2. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” must be obtained. A score in the blue or green range indicates a similarity of less than 24% which is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students. Any other level of similarity index level requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a Turnitin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.

3. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. A dictionary, required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. For additional information regarding scholarly resources, please see “What is a scholarly source?” located in the Course Resource tab. Information from .com websites may be incorrect.

4. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

5. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 5, but no more than 7 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

6. Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and referenced correctly.

7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

8. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” must be obtained. A score in the blue or green range indicates a similarity of less than 24% which is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students. Any other level of similarity index level requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a Turnitin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.

2. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. A dictionary, required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

3. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

4. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 5, but no more than 7 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

5. Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and referenced correctly.

6. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

7. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

NR501 Week 4 Concept Analysis Latest 2018 January

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete an analysis of a concept supported by anursing theory using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the selected concept as well as application within the profession.

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5)

CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)

Total Points Possible: 250 Points

Description of the Assignment

This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis ofONE concept that is important and useful to nursing. The concept for this assignment must be supported by a publishednursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases. Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories mayNOT be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.

Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.

Criteria for Content

1. Introduction

The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:

• Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.
• Identifies the selected nursing
• Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept.
• Names the sections of the paper.
• Scholarly support is required.

1. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept

This section includes:

• Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).
• A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.

1. Literature review

This section requires:

• A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six)scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept.
• Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.
• Support from nursing literature is required. Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review.

1. Defining attributes, for this section:

• A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
• A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required

Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept. For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.

1. Antecedent and Consequence

This section requires the identification of:

• 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.
• 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
• A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation: An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event. In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event. In this situation a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.

1. Empirical Referents

This section requires the identification of:

• 2 (two)empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
• A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.

1. Construct Cases

Explanation: hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept.

This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case.

• 1 Model Caseis created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
• Definition
• All identified attributes

Explanation: A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment.

• 1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.
• 1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this cas
• Explanation: Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing.

1. Theoretical Applications of the Concept
• Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.
• Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.
• A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

1. Conclusion

This section requires:

• Summarization of key information regarding:
• Selected nursing concept.
• Selected nursing theory.
• Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice).
• The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.
4. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
5. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
6. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
8. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

Possible Concepts:The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories isNOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of incivility and civility are not allowed for this assignment.

NR501 Week 6 Application of Theory Paper Latest 2018 January

The purpose of this assignment is to use nursing theory as a way to resolve a problem or issue occurring within nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, health policy, or advance clinical practice.

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5)

CO 2: Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the development and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (PO 1, 4)

CO 3: Examine broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles. (PO 1, 2)

CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)

REQUIREMENTS

Description of the Assignment:

One nursing theory will be presented as a framework to resolve a problem occurring within one of the professional areas of leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The same nursing theory selected in Assignment One may be used to resolve the identified problem.

A specificnursing theory must be used. No non-nursing theories are permitted. A category of nursing theory (grand, middle range, practice) may not be used---only a specific, published nursing theory is to be selected and applied to the issue or concern important to the profession of nursing as documented in the nursing literature.

Please note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

Content

1. Introduction:

The introduction for this paper includes:

• A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used.
• General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. You do not need to go into the specialty area of practice in-depth as this will be covered in another section of the paper.
• A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.
• Information identifying the sections of this assignment.
• References from nursing literature are required.

1. Description of Issue or Concern:

The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions.

• What is the specific issue or concern being presented?
• Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern?
• What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence?
• Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

References from nursing literature are required.

1. Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern:

This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required information includes:

• Restating the selected nursing theory to be used
• Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.
• The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required:
• A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern
• A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used
• A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented
• A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

References from nursing literature are required.

1. Conclusion:

This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the selected nursing theory and its application to the issue or concern.

The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.

Format and Special Instructions

1. A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories are not allowed to be used.
2. Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page and reference page. Points will be deducted for not meeting these requirements.
3. A minimum of 6 (six)scholarly references are required. References must be current – not older than 5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. Consult with the course instructor about using an older source.
4. A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional information regarding scholarly references, please review “What is a scholarly source?” located in the Course Resource tab. Information from .com websites may be incorrect.
5. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in APA format as presented in the 6th edition of the manual
6. Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and cited correctly.
7. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual