UOP NRP513 Week 2 Discussion Latest 2020 December

NRP513 Clinical Applications Of Theory And Research

Week 2 Discussion

Nursing Theories

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students/instructor.

A substantive post should follow these criteria:

Range from 150 to 250 words

Integrate theory, research, and/or professional experience

Include specific examples and/or substantiating evidence

Include in-text citations and references in APA format (for at least initial post)

Stay on topic and address the course objectives

Demonstrate proper spelling, grammar, and scholarly tone

Due Thursday

The theory textbook (Figure 2-1) below presents various levels of theory.

Figure 2-1 Comparison of Nursing Theories – Levels of Abstraction

This discussion focuses on the use of nursing theories to guide practice. The grand theories are broad and provide less direct guidance for specific practice.

Utilize 1 middle-range theory. In a minimum of 175 words, describe the theory and give 1 example of how you would apply it to practice.