NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 1 Reflection on Learning
Write 1-2
paragraphs reflecting on your experience as you continue your journey to
achieve your MSN and become a nurse practitioner and post to this discussion
board.? Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the
course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.
This
reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is
worth 15 points.
You will
need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students'
posts.
What were
the most important concepts you learned in week 1? Why are these concepts
important? How will they prepare you for your future role as a nurse
practitioner? In what ways do you feel prepared for your new role? In what ways
do you feel unprepared?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 2 Reflection on Learning
Write 1-2
paragraphs reflecting on your experience as you continue your journey to
achieve your MSN and become a nurse practitioner and post to this discussion
board.? Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the
course. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.
This
reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is
worth 15 points.
You will
need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students'
posts.
What were
the most important concepts you learned in week 1? Why are these concepts
important? How will they prepare you for your future role as a nurse
practitioner? In what ways do you feel prepared for your new role? In what ways
do you feel unprepared?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 3 Reflection on Learning
Write 1-2
paragraphs reflecting on?your understanding of concept analysis. Save the
reflection as a Word Document. In week 8, you will submit all reflections as a
single document.?
This
reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is
worth 15 points.
You will
need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students'
posts.
Some
possible areas to explore:
Provide one
specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives. What knowledge do
you still need to demonstrate competency in the weekly concepts? What skills do
you need to continue developing to apply these concepts?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 4 Reflection on Learning
Write 1-2
paragraphs reflecting on the different theories reviewed this week. Then save
the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week
8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.
This
reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is
worth 15 points.
You will
need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students'
posts.
Provide one
specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives. What concepts,
theories, models, tools, techniques, and resources in this week did you find
most valuable? What issues had you not considered before?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 5 Reflection on Learning
Write 1-2
paragraphs reflecting on?caring and culture in the NP role. Then save the
reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8,
you will submit all reflections as a single document.
This
reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is
worth 15 points.
You will
need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students'
posts.
Provide one
specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives. What personal
values, if any, were challenged this week?
What values
can you reaffirm or want to reconsider after this learning?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 6 Reflection on Learning
Write 1-2
paragraphs reflecting on theories used as a nurse practitioner. Then save the
reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In week 8,
you will submit all reflections as a single document.
This
reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is
worth 15 points.
You will
need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students'
posts.
As you
contemplate your future NP practice, how do you view your role in using theory
in practice?
Which of
the theories "spoke" to you? What are some barriers you see to
implementing theory in practice?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 7 Reflection on Learning
Write 1-2
paragraphs reflecting on the relationship between theory and practice. Then
save the reflection as a Word Document for submission later in the course. In
week 8, you will submit all reflections as a single document.
This
reflection is worth 5 points and the final reflection document in week 8 is
worth 15 points.
You will
need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students'
posts.
What were
the most important concepts you learned in week 7? Why are these concepts important?
How will
they prepare you for your future role as an NP? In what ways do you feel
prepared for your new role? In what ways do you feel unprepared?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 1 Discussion
Nursing
Theory
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? In particular,
is it important for nurse practitioners? Does theory inform nurse practitioner
practice??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??
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 2 Discussion
Ways of
Knowing
Nursing
knowledge is classified in a variety of ways, one of which is Carper's Patterns
of Knowing (Carper, 1978). Carper's framework offers a lens through which the
nurse can reflect upon insights acquired through empirical, ethical, personal,
and aesthetic knowledge (Carper, 1978). Through intentional reflection using
Carper's Patterns of Knowing, nurses can process experiential learning and
knowledge acquired through practice. The purpose of this assignment is to
reflect upon a specific practice situation and better understand the
professional knowledge and insights obtained through that experience.
Criteria
for Content
Think of a
surprising or challenging practice situation in which you felt underprepared,
unprepared, or uncomfortable.
Select an
important nursing issue/topic that was inherent to the identified situation.
Briefly?explain
the situation
Identify
the nursing issue inherent in the identified situation
As a method
of refection, use Carper's Patterns of Knowing to analyze the situation. In
your discussion, address ONE of the following Patterns of Knowing:
What do you
think was the underlying reason for the situation? (Esthetics)
What were
your thoughts and feeling in the situation? (Personal)
What was
one personal belief that impacted your actions? (Ethics)
What
evidence in nursing literature supports the nursing importance of the
identified issue? (Empirical)
What new
insights did you gain through this reflective practice opportunity? How will
this apply to your practice as a nurse practitioner? Be sure to use scholarly
literature to support your position.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 3 Discussion
Steps of
Concept Analysis
At the end
of Week 3 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 and discussion of concept in the nurse practitioner role?
Identification
of three attributes of the concept?
Description
of one antecedent and one consequence of the concept?
Identification
of two empirical referents?
A 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
Nursing
Theory
Identify
your specialty area of NP practice. Select a nursing theory, borrowed theory,
or interdisciplinary theory provided in the lesson plan or one of your own
findings. Address the following:
Origin
Meaning and
scope
Logical
adequacy
Usefulness
and simplicity
Generalizability
Testability
Finally,
provide an example how the theory could be used to improve or evaluate the
quality of practice in your specific setting. What rationale can you provide
that validates the theory as applicable to the role of the nurse practitioner.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 5 Discussion
Culture and
Caring Theories
Which of
the culture and caring theories most resonates with you for your practice as an
NP? How does the theory integrate the nursing paradigm?? What parts of the
theory do you identify with? How does the theory help to meet CLAS standards to
advance health equity?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 6 Discussion
Literature
Review
Locate a
scholarly journal article that uses either a health behavior theory or the
Praxis Theory of Suffering as the basis for evidence-based research. Choose an
article DIFFERENT than those provided in the weekly readings.
Summarize
the research presented. How was the theory used? How do the research findings
either support or refute the use of the theory in practice? How could you use
the research in your own practice as an NP?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 8 Discussion
In Week 7,
you posted your Kaltura presentation to the Week 8 discussion area. This week,
you will view and comment on peer presentations. For full credit, view and
comment on at least TWO peer presentations by Saturday at 11:59 PM MT. Your
post should be substantive and professional and include at least one scholarly
resource.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 3 Concept Analysis
PURPOSE
This
assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete an analysis of
a concept found in the Nurse Practitioner role supported by a nursing theory
using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related
to the selected concept as well as application within the profession.
Activity
Learning Outcomes
Through
this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Demonstrate
logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to
nursing practice. (CO 1)?
Analyze
theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components,
relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing
practice. (CO 4)
Due Date:
Sun., 11:59pm MT
Students
are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments
submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total
points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late.
Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of
three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment.
Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the
late assignment policy.
Total
Points Possible: 200
REQUIREMENTS
Description
of the Assignment?
This
assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis
of?ONE?concept that is important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.?
The concept for this assignment must be supported by a
published?nursing?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 may?NOT?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?
Introduction-
The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:??
Identifies
the role of concept analysis within theory development.?
Identifies
the selected?nursing?concept.?
Identifies
the?nursing?theory that addresses the selected concept.?
Names the
sections of the paper.?
Scholarly
support is required.?
Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing
concept?
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.?
Literature
review?
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.?
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.?
Antecedent
and Consequence?
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.??
Empirical
Referents?
Two
(2)?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.?
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. Construct cases should be from the viewpoint of an advanced practice NP.
1 Model
Case?is 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.?
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?case. 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.?
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.?
Conclusion?
Summarization
of key information regarding:?
Selected
nursing concept.?
Selected
nursing theory.?
Application
of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing, specifically as an
NP.?
The
concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from
conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)?
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 5 Application of Theory Assignment
Purpose
Within the
profession of nursing, multiple theories, models, and conceptual frameworks
have been created to serve as a foundation for practice. The purpose of this
assignment is to appraise the value of the model in serving as a theoretical
framework and apply the model to your selected area of future professional
nursing practice (your MSN track). For this assignment, you will select any of
the nursing models or theories focused on care or culture to address within the
paper.
Course
Outcomes
Through
this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
Apply
nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and implementation
of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO #2)
Analyze
theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components,
relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing
practice. (CO#4)
Total Points
Possible
This assessment
is worth 200 points.
Due Date
Submit your
file(s) by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5.
Requirements
Criteria
for Content
Select one
of the models/theories presented in the week 5 lesson
In a three-
to four-page scholarly paper, address the following:
Provide a
succinct overview of the model or theory you have selected and discuss how the
selected model or theory addresses the four concepts within the nursing
metaparadigm (person, health, nursing, environment).
Discuss how
the selected model or theory qualifies as a theoretical framework within the
profession of nursing, and its use within the profession.
Describe
how the chosen model or theory can be applied in your future nurse practitioner
role.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 7 Assignment Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-based
Practice: PowerPoint Presentation
Purpose
Nurse
practitioners 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 theory
or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project
during your nurse practitioner education.
Activity
Learning Outcomes
Through
this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Through
this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
Apply
nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and
implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO
#2)
Analyze
theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components,
relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing
practice. (CO#4)
Due Date: Sun., 11:59pm MT Sunday
Submit your
PowerPoint file to the Dropbox by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 7.
In
addition, submit your link to the discussion thread for Week 8 by 11:59 PM MT
Sunday at the end of week 7.
Students
are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments
submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the
total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late.
Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of
three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment.
Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the
late assignment policy.
Requirements:
In Week 7,
you will create a Kaltura presentation using PowerPoint. In Week 8, you will upload your discussion to
the threaded discussion and interact with peers in discussions related to their
presentations.
Criteria for Content
Review
literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected nurse practitioner
specialty.
Select a
theory or model which is relevant to your nurse practitioner specialty 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 your nurse
practitioner specialty.
Describe an
issue or concern that is related to your
nurse practitioner specialty, and explain its impact on health care outcomes
Explain how
the 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
References
Preparing the presentation
Submission
Requirements
Application:
Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the PowerPoint presentation.
Length: The
PowerPoint presentation must be 7 total slides (excluding title and reference
slides). The Kaltura presentation should
be between 5-15 minutes.
Please use
the Kaltura feature available in your classroom to record and submit your
presentation. Additional instructions on Kaltura can be found under Course
Resources.
Speaker
notes should be used and include in-text citations when applicable. Submit
PowerPoint with speaker notes as an attachment to the Dropbox.
A minimum
of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Submission:
Submit your PowerPoint file to the Week 7 Dropbox.
Upload your
Kaltura presentation to the Week 8 threaded discussion.
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.
Review the
Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources.
Review the
Kaltura directions located in Course Resources.
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.
Abide by
CCN academic integrity policy.
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Week 8 Reflection on Learning
Purpose
The purpose
of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on the
weekly concepts learned in the course.
Activity
Learning Outcomes
Through
this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Demonstrate
logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to
nursing practice. (PO 2 and 5)?
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)
Examine
broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles.
(PO 1 and 2)
Analyze
theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components,
relationship among the components, and application to advanced nursing
practice. (PO 1)
Due
Date:
Assignment
should be submitted to the Week 8 Reflection on Learning Weeks 1-8 dropbox in
the Reflect area of Week 8 by Saturday 11:59 p.m. MST at the end of Week
8.
The course
ends on Saturday of Week 8. There is no late submission allowed for this
assignment.
Requirements:
Document
includes reflections from all weeks 1-8: To complete the assignment, students
will need to copy the reflections they entered into the weekly reflection
threads from weeks 1-8 into one double-spaced Word document and submit the
document to the dropbox.
Formatting:
Document should be in APA format
Includes a
title page in APA format
Document is
double spaced
Each week’s
reflection is labeled with a level 1 heading listing the week number
Only
include a reference page if references were cited in the body of the
reflections. If a reference page is included, it is in APA format.
