NR501 Week 4 Assignment: Nursing Theory

Purpose

The purpose of the graded collaborative discussions is to engage faculty and students in an interactive dialogue to assist the student in organizing, integrating, applying, and critically appraising knowledge regarding advanced nursing practice. Scholarly information obtained from credible sources as well as professional communication are required. Application of information to professional experiences promotes the analysis and use of principles, knowledge, and information learned and related to real-life professional situations. Meaningful dialogue among faculty and students fosters the development of a learning community as ideas, perspectives, and knowledge are shared.

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, 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)?Weeks 2, 3, 5, 6,
Examine broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles. (PO 1 and 2)?Weeks 1, 2, 3, 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)?Weeks 4, 5, 6

Due Date: Sunday, 11:59pm MT

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0). Week 8 discussion closes on Saturday at 11:59pm MT.

Total Points Possible: 50

Requirements:

Discussion Criteria

A post of “I agree” with a repeat of the other student’s post does not count as a substantive post. A collection of shallow posts does not equal a substantive post.
The peer response?must occur on a separate day from the initial posting.
The peer response must occur before Sunday,?11:59 p.m. MT.?

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Faculty Response: The student responds substantively to at least one question by course faculty. The faculty question may be directed to the student, to another student, or to the entire class.
A post of “I agree” with a repeat of the faculty’s post does not count as a substantive post. A collection of shallow posts does not equal a substantive post.

The faculty response?must occur on a separate day from the initial posting.
Integration of Evidence: The student post provides support from a minimum of one scholarly in-text citation with a matching reference AND assigned readings OR online lessons, per discussion topic per week. NR501 Week 4 Assignment: Nursing Theory

Written by a professional or scholar in the field and indicates credentials of the author(s)
Is no more than 5 years old for clinical or research articles
What is not considered a scholarly resource?
Newspaper articles and layperson literature (e.g., Readers Digest, Healthy Life Magazine, Food, and Fitness)

Information from Wikipedia or any wiki
Textbooks
Website homepages
The weekly lesson
Articles in healthcare and nursing-oriented trade magazines, such as Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and RNMagazine (Source: What is a scholarly article.docx; Created 06/09 CK/CL Revised: 02/17/11, 09/02/11 nlh/clm)
Can the lesson for the week be used as a scholarly source?
Information from the weekly lesson can be cited in a posting; however, it is not to be the sole source used in the post.

Are resources provided from CU acceptable sources (e.g., the readings for the week)?
Not as a sole source within the post. The textbook and/or assigned (required) articles for the week can be used, but another outside source must be cited for full credit. Textbooks are not considered scholarly sources for the purpose of discussions.

Are websites acceptable as scholarly resources for discussions?
Yes, if they are documents or data cited from credible websites. Credible websites usually end in .gov or .edu; however, some .org sites that belong to professional associations (e.g., American Heart Association, National League for Nursing, American Diabetes Association) are also considered credible websites. Websites ending with .com are not to be used as scholarly resources.
Professionalism in Communication: The post presents information in logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence, and is clearly relevant to the discussion topic. Grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate. NR501 Week 4 Assignment: Nursing Theory

Wednesday Participation Requirement: The student provides a substantive response to the graded discussion question(s) or topic(s), posted by the course faculty (not a response to a peer), by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT of each week.
Total Participation Requirement: The student provides at least three substantive posts (one to the initial question or topic, one to a student peer, and one to a faculty question) on two different days during the week.

DISCUSSION CONTENT

Category

Points

Description

Application of Course Knowledge: NR501 Week 4 Assignment: Nursing Theory

Answers the initial discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the concepts for the week.

Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue With Peers and Faculty

Responds to a student peer AND course faculty furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, adding depth to the conversation

Integration of Evidence

Assigned readings OR online lesson AND at least one outside scholarly source are included. The scholarly source is: NR501 Week 4 Assignment: Nursing Theory

1) evidence-based, 2) scholarly in nature, 3) published within the last 5 years

80%

Total CONTENT Points= 40 pts

DISCUSSION FORMAT

Category

Points

Description

Grammar and Communication

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner

Reference Citation

References have complete information as required by APA

In-text citations included for all references AND references included for all in-text citation

20%

Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts

DISCUSSION TOTAL= 50 points

Preparing the Assignment

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 Week 4 Assignment: Nursing Theory

Week 5: Reading

Due Oct 6 by 11:59pm
Points None

Butts, B. J. & Rich, L. K. (2018). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Chapters 22, 23?

Recommended:

McCormack, B., & McCance, T. (2017). Person-centered practice in nursing and health care. Theory and practice (2nd ed.). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.?

Purnell, L. (2005). The Purnell model for cultural competence.? The Journal of Multicultural Nursing & Health, 11(2), 7-15.

This is a graded discussion: 50 points possible

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Week 5: Culture and Caring Theories

(Orig Post Due Wednesday, Responses Due Sunday)

No unread replies. No replies.

Purpose

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Due Date: Sunday, 11:59pm MT

Total Points Possible: 50

Requirements:

Discussion Criteria

Application of Course Knowledge: The student post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from personal experience or examples from the healthcare field. The student must accurately and fully discuss the topic for the week in addition to providing personal or professional examples. The student must completely answer the entire initial question.
Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue: The student responds to a student peer and course faculty to further dialogue.
Peer Response: The student responds substantively to at least one topic-related post by a student peer. A substantive post adds content or insights or asks a question that will add to the learning experience and/or generate discussion.
A post of “I agree” with a repeat of the other student’s post does not count as a substantive post. A collection of shallow posts does not equal a substantive post.
The peer response?must occur on a separate day from the initial posting.
The peer response must occur before Sunday,?11:59 p.m. MT.?
Faculty Response: The student responds substantively to at least one question by course faculty. The faculty question may be directed to the student, to another student, or to the entire class.
A post of “I agree” with a repeat of the faculty’s post does not count as a substantive post. A collection of shallow posts does not equal a substantive post.
The faculty response?must occur on a separate day from the initial posting.
Integration of Evidence: The student post provides support from a minimum of one scholarly in-text citation with a matching reference AND assigned readings OR online lessons, per discussion topic per week.

What is a scholarly resource? A scholarly resource is one that comes from a professional, peer-reviewed publication (e.g., journals and government reports such as those from the FDA or CDC).
Contains references for sources cited
Written by a professional or scholar in the field and indicates credentials of the author(s)
Is no more than 5 years old for clinical or research articles
What is not considered a scholarly resource?
Newspaper articles and layperson literature (e.g., Readers Digest, Healthy Life Magazine, Food, and Fitness)

DISCUSSION CONTENT

Category

Points

Description

Application of Course Knowledge:

Answers the initial discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the concepts for the week.

Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue With Peers and Faculty

Responds to a student peer AND course faculty furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, adding depth to the conversation

Integration of Evidence

Assigned readings OR online lesson AND at least one outside scholarly source are included. The scholarly source is:

1) evidence-based, 2) scholarly in nature, 3) published within the last 5 years

80%

Total CONTENT Points= 40 pts

DISCUSSION FORMAT

Category

Points

Description

Grammar and Communication

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner

Reference Citation

References have complete information as required by APA

In-text citations included for all references AND references included for all in-text citation

20%

Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts

DISCUSSION TOTAL= 50 points

Preparing the Assignment

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?

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Week 5: Application of Theory Assignment

Submit Assignment

Due Oct 6 by 11:59pm

Points 200

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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.

Preparing the paper

Submission Requirements

Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the written assessment.

Length: The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) is at least three and no more than four pages in length.

A minimum of four (4) scholarly literature sources must be used.

Submission: Submit your file to the Canvas course site by the due date/time indicated.

-The assignment will be submitted automatically through Turnitin.

After submission, please review your Turnitin report.

You may make changes to your document and submit only ONCE more by the due date (a total of TWO submissions).

Your SECOND submission will be considered final.

Best Practices in Preparing the Project

The following are best practices in preparing this project.

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.

Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.

Grading Criteria

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category

Points

Description

Introduction

10%

Introduction includes general statements on the value of nursing models and theories as a framework for practice. State the selected model or theory that will be analyzed, and the NP specialty to which application will be presented. Identify sections of the paper. Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your assertions.

Overview of Selected Model

20%

Present a succinct overview of the selected model/theory. Discuss the key concepts within the model. Explain how the model addresses each of the concepts within the metaparadigm (person, health, nursing, and environment). Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your assertions.

Appraisal of the Model as a Nursing Theory

20%

Explain how the selected model/theory serves (or does not serve) as a theoretical framework for nursing practice for your selected NP specialty area. Discuss how the theory/model has been used within the profession. Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your assertions.

Application of the Model to Advanced Practice Nursing

20%

Discuss how the model/theory can serve as a theoretical framework to inform and guide practice within your future nurse practitioner practice. Include one specific example of a population with which the theory/model may be useful. Your example should be substantive, specific, and include a detailed description of how the model would be applied.

The example may come from a published source, or it may be your own creative idea.

Conventions of formal, scholarly writing should be used (do not use first person)

Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your work.

Conclusion

15%

Provide a succinct conclusion to the paper, including the following elements:

Concluding summary of the model/theory and its value as a theoretical framework

Proposed application of the model/theory as a framework for practice in the NP role

Self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assignment. Writing in the first-person may be included for the self-reflection.

170

85%

Total CONTENT Points= 170

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

Category

Points

Description

APA Format

7.5%

Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper (one deduction for each type of APA style error). Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and referenced correctly. A minimum of four (4) scholarly references are used.

Writing Mechanics

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment first person may be used.

References and Page Length

2.5%

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Students are to use at least four (4) scholarly references. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least three but no more than four pages.

15%

Total FORMAT Points= 30

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL=200points

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