Week 8: Nursing Theory Quiz Question 1 A statement of beliefs and values about human beings and their world is: An assumption A concept A hypothesis A philosophy Question 2 A set of logically interrelated concepts, statements, propositions, and definitions supported by data, testing, and verification to account for or characterize some phenomena is called: An assumption A construct A model A theory Question 3 __________ is a theory that has been develope...

As we bring this class to a close, I would like for you to reflect on this course. How will you use a current theory or envision a new theory that can be used to support evidence-based change related to your practice as an advanced practice nurse. Solution: Nursing theories are important aspects of evidence-based practice (EBP). As such, nurses must be knowledgeable about theories that promote EBP in nursing. The theory promotes EBP in many ways including guiding nursing education, research, a...

Purpose Master's prepared nurses actively engage in the process of translating nursing knowledge into practice, thereby establishing evidence-based approaches within the discipline. Throughout this process, a theoretical framework provides a meaningful context to guide and support the evidence-based practice. The purpose of this assignment is to identify a nursing theory or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project within the MSN program. Week 7 Application o...

Week 7: Nursing Theory Applied to Evidence Based Practice 4646 unread replies.5959 replies. This week we are focusing on the application of nursing theories to evidence-based practice. This discussion can reflect on what you have been working on for your week 7 PowerPoint assignment due at the end of the week. For this discussion: Select an issue or concern related to nursing, then select a nursing theory or model that can be used as a framework to support the resolut...

While the focus of this course is nursing theory, frequently we use a non-nursing or borrowed theory to help us manage or guide a situation or change. Think of a time when you were involved in a situation or a change that needed to occur. If you feel you have not applied a borrowed theory in your practice can you think of a situation where applying a borrowed theory would be beneficial to your practice? Which non-nursing or borrowed theory do you feel was used or could be used to help guide this...

Using the nursing theory you selected in the Week 4 Collaboration Cafe, consider how the following components would be included in an analysis of that theory: Origin of the theory Meaning of the theory Logical adequacy of the theory Usefulness of the theory Generalizability of the theory Degree of parsimony within the theory Testability of the theory What rationale can you provide which validates the selected theory as a framework for nursing practice? Be sure to includ...

Purpose This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to identify a nursing theorist and their nursing theory, summarize the selected nursing theory, identify the concepts of the nursing metaparadigm for the selected theory, analyze the importance of the selected theory to the nursing profession, and present an example of how the selected nursing theory can be applied in the area of the student's MSN specialty. NR501 Week 4 Importance of Nursing Theory Worksheet Guidelines and S...

This class presents various types of nursing theories and how the concepts of the nursing metaparadigm distinguish nursing theory from other theories we may use. Please share a nursing theory that you have found to be helpful to you in practice. Why is this nursing theory meaningful to you? Feel free to share an example of how this theory guides your practice as a nurse. Solution: One theory that I found useful to my practice, nurse education, is the Virginia Henderson’s need theory. The theor...

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 two empirical referents 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...

The My Nursing Philosophy Guidelines with Scoring Rubric is due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (MT) at the end of Week 2. The guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment are listed below. Week 2: My Nursing Philosophy Guidelines and Scoring Rubric (Links to an external site.) Purpose This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to develop their own personal philosophy of nursing while examining and incorporating a nursing theory. Course Outcomes Through this assignment, t...