NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 1 Discussion
Importance of Theory in Nursing
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.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 2 Discussion
Collaboration Cafe
This week I would like for you to share an experience or situation in which you felt underprepared or challenged. The situation could be your first full code on a patient or visitor, a precipitous delivery, a patient dying, or many other situations in which you just did not feel like you had enough information or knowledge related to handling the situation. Afterward, you probably went over the scenario with others or in your mind with thoughts of what should I have done differently, what nuggets of wisdom can I add to my ever-growing knowledge and wisdom, etc. Please share one of these experiences with us and tell us what you learned from the situation as you self-reflect. How did this experience help you with other situations in your nursing career?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 3 Discussion
Steps of Concept Analysis
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 a foundation to the upcoming assignment. Be sure to include scholarly references.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 4 Discussion
Collaboration Cafe
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.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 5 Discussion
Analysis and Application of a Nursing Theory
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 include scholarly references to support your discussion.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 6 Discussion
Collaboration Cafe
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 situation or change? Why was it important to use this theory for this situation? How did it help the situation or change occur?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 7 Discussion
Nursing Theory Applied to Evidence Based Practice
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 resolution of your identified issue/concern. In your initial response, address the following:
How the selected nursing theory or model is relevant to your specialty track
A brief description of the issue/concern
How the selected nursing theory or model can be used to guide the resolution of the issue/concern?
How does your philosophy of nursing connect to the application of theory to manage this situation?
Include an example from the literature or your own experience to illustrate your points. Remember to include at least one outside scholarly source.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 8 Discussion
Collaboration Cafe
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.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 2 Assignment
My Nursing Philosophy Guidelines
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, the student will demonstrate the following:
(CO#1)Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2 and 5)
(CO#3) Examine broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles. (PO 1 and 2)
Requirements:
This assignment focuses on the student's personal perspective of nursing and nursing theory within the profession.
This Word document should include your personal philosophy of nursing. If you have not developed a philosophy of nursing, then consider these questions to help you.
What is nursing to me?
Why is nursing important to me?
What nursing theory do I feel best guides my nursing practice?
What are the qualities, skills, and values of a nurse?
How do I intend to personally impact society through my nursing career?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 4 Assignment
Importance of Nursing Theory Worksheet
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 Scoring Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the following:
(CO#1)Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2 and 5)
(CO#2) Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the development of new knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (PO 1 and 4)
(CO#3) Examine broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles. (PO 1 and 2)
(CO#4) Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)
Requirements:
This assignment focuses on the importance of nursing theory within the profession. Selecting one nursing theorist and the nursing theory they developed(non-nursing theories are not allowed), the student will present a brief summary of the selected nursing theory, identify the concepts of the nursing paradigm as addressed in the selected nursing theory, as well as discuss the importance of the selected nursing theory to the nursing profession. The student will include 1-2 scholarly peer-reviewed sources to support the nursing theory chosen. The student will also provide an example of how the selected nursing theory can be applied to ONE of the following MSN specialty track areas:
Education
Leadership/Executive
Nursing Informatics
Healthcare Policy
Nurse Practitioner
Population Health
Questions to answer: (Use the Importance of Theory Worksheet Template (Links to an external site.) to answer the following questions. You do not need a title page)
The nursing theorist I chose is:
Why did I choose my selected nursing theory?
Brief summary of the nursing theory I chose including key concepts (include scholarly support in APA format)
How does the selected nursing theory address or identify the concepts of the nursing metaparadigm?
How is this nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
How would I apply this nursing theory to my chosen MSN specialty (educator, leadership/executive, nursing informatics, healthcare policy, nurse practitioner, population health, etc.)
Self-Reflection: What did I learn from completing this assignment?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 7 Assignment
Application of Theory: PowerPoint Presentation
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 of Theory: PowerPoint Presentation (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice.
CO 2: Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings.
CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing practice.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected area of advanced practice nursing.
Select a nursing theory or model which is relevant to your selected area of advanced practice nursing and would offer a meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue or concern which you identified.
In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
Introduction to the presentation
Identify and describe a theory or model, and explain its relevance to the selected area of advanced practice
Describe an issue or concern regarding the selected area of advanced practice, and explain its impact on health care outcomes
Explain how the nursing theory or model can be used as a framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this theory or model.
Conclusion to the presentation. Connect your nursing philosophy to the application of theory related to the situation being addressed.
References in APA current edition format
Preparing the presentation
Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the PowerPoint presentation.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation should be 7 total slides (excluding title and reference slides).
Speaker notes are used and include in-text citations when applicable.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Name must appear on the title slide
Submission: Submit your files.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used. CINAHL Nursing Guide articles are not considered scholarly for this assignment.
Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 8 Quiz
Question 1A statement of beliefs and values about human beings and their world is:
An assumption
A concept
A hypothesis
A philosophy
Question 2A 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 developed by another discipline (not nursing) but may be adapted to use in nursing and other fields
Borrowed theory
Grand theory
Middle range theory
No answer text provided.
Question 4The most abstract and general component of the structural hierarchy of nursing knowledge is called:
A construct
A metaparadigm
A model
No answer text provided.
Question 5A theory that has been developed by a nurse to account for a phenomenon or concern related to nursing is:
A conceptual model
A hypothesis
A nursing theory
A worldview
Question 6The nursing paradigm identifies four concepts of interest to the nursing profession. These four concepts are:
Concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions
The person, health, environment/situation, and nursing
The individual, groups, situations, and interests specific to nursing
Description, explanation, prediction, and prescription of an interrelationship of nursing
Question 7A group of theories that are broad in scope, complex, and provide broad and abstract views about nursing are called:
A grand theory
A metatheory
A middle range theory
No answer text provided.
Question 8A group of theories that are more limited in scope, less abstract, reflect practice, and addresses a specific phenomenon are called:
A grand theory
A metatheory
A middle range theory
No answer text provided.
Question 9 A central construct in nursing would be:
Caring
Environment
Health
Person
Question 10What do the following theories written by Watson, Swanson, Duffy, Boykin & Schoenhofer, and Hall have in common?
They focus on adaptation
They focus on care and caring
They focus on comfort of the person/client
They focus on cultural care diversity and universality
Question 11An example of a nursing theory would be:
Benner's Novice to Expert theory
Erikson's developmental theory
Lewin's change theory
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs theory
Question 12True or False: Concepts are words or phrases that refer to or describe a phenomenon.
True
False
Question 13Nursing theory influences nursing practice by:
Specifying actions or interventions to be provided
Identifying which professional nurse should provide care
Allowing for variation in provision of care
Enabling professional nursing to practice in isolation of the healthcare team
Question 14Which type of nursing practice theory would a nurse be more likely to choose to manage specific situations or issues in the practice setting?
Mercer’s Maternal Role Attainment theory
Ruland & Morre’s Peaceful End of Life theory
Lorig’s Chronic Disease Self-Management theory
All of the above
None of the above
Question 15The nurse is caring for a client who is struggling with increased intracranial pressure. The nurse makes sure the client has water to drink, has voided recently, and the room is quiet and dark. Which theory is demonstrated here?
Orem's self-care deficit theory
Henderson's need theory
Kolcaba's comfort theory
Fawcett's environmental theory
Question 16Match the nursing theorist to their nursing theory.
Self-care defecit
Focus on interpersonal relationships
Focus on goal attainment
Focus on humanistic science of nursing
General Systems Theory
Question 17A nursing student in a graduate research course is exploring the reasons for using theory in nursing practice? Which statement represents the best answer(s) to this questions? Select all that apply.
Improving client outcomes
Renewing and updating practice
Enhancing quality of health care
Advancing the image of nursing in society
Giving direction to nurses to determine the effectiveness of interventions
Question 18A nurse is working with a client who has gained weight and experienced increased blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels in response to caring for his wife who has Alzheimer disease. The effect of the spouse's illness on the client is most related to which central concept of nursing?
nursing
person
health
environment
Question 19Match the theorist and the theory
Model of skill acquisition (Novice to Expert)
Synergy model for patient care
Theory of self-care and chronic illness
Postpartum depression theory
Theory of caregiver stress
Question 20Which assertion best describes the current state of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
EBP in nursing has been fully realized and implemented.
EBP in nursing has been rejected in favor of other approaches.
EBP in nursing is waning in emphasis and was never fully implemented.
EBP in nursing is growing in emphasis, but its implementation is lagging behind.
