Theory Application Paper – APA FORMAT with ZERO PLAGIARISM
Theory Application Paper
– APA FORMAT with ZERO PLAGIARISM – Rubric must be follow, see rubric attached below.
Course Capstone
In this course you have the opportunity to become acquainted with and explore several nursing philosophies, theories models, and theorists. You also have the opportunity to select one nursing theory or model discussed in this course for an in-depth analysis. Analysis of the theory coupled with application to a clinical scenario is intended to demonstrate the relevance of nursing theories to professional practice.
Purpose:
This assignment is designed to allow the student an opportunity to complete an in-depth analysis of a nursing theory/model. Analysis of the theory coupled with application to a clinical scenario is intended to demonstrate the relevance of nursing theories to professional practice.
1. Limit paper to 6 narrative pages, excluding title and reference pages.
2. APA format.
Pick one theory from below:
Nursing Theories
(a) Pender – The Health Promotion Model
(b) Leininger – Diversity and Universality Theory
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Theory Application Paper
Guidelines and Rubric
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Select a specific nursing philosophy, conceptual model or theory discussed in this course. |
Summary of the theory 10% |
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Describe the benefits/relevant usefulness of the theory. 5% |
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Describe the limitations of the theory. 5% |
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Identify one nursing journal article from the literature that discusses the theory selected. Must use a journal article that was not already assigned in this course. |
Briefly summarize the focus of the article. 10% |
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Critique the application or testing of the theory in the article. 10% |
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Relate theory to clinical practice. |
Describe a clinical practice issue in your work or clinical education setting. 10% |
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Examine how the selected theory would guide your actions and decisions in the delivery of nursing care related to this issue. 15% |
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Relate theory to personal philosophy. |
Explain the significance/value of this theory to your own personal philosophy of nursing. 10% |
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Discuss learning. |
Examine how this assignment contributed (or not) to your understanding of nursing theory. 5% |
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Spelling, grammar, punctuation, body is no longer than 5 pages 10% |
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APA format 10% |
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Final Grade |