NR501_ImportanceOfNursingTheoryAssignmentFinal_NOV19 (1)./rated A

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 ...

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. 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) Due Date Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of Week 4 Total Points Possible: 200 points 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: o Education o Leadership/Executive o Nursing Informatics o Healthcare Policy o Nurse Practitioner o Population Health Questions to answer: (Use the Importance of Theory Worksheet Template 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 theorist and 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? Directions and Assignment Criteria: Criteria Points % Description Identify a nursing theorist and their nursing theory 20 10 Identifies a nursing theory that has been published by a nursing theorist Reason for choosing this nursing theory 20 10 Describes why the student chose this nursing theory Summarize the nursing theory 30 15 Writes a brief summary about the nursing theory, including key concepts. Scholarly support is needed in APA 6th ed format. Nursing metaparadigm 30 15 Provides a brief description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigm concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession) Usefulness of theory to nursing 30 15 Explains how this nursing theory is useful to the nursing profession Application of nursing theory to specialty 30 15 Present an example illustrating the use of the theory in advanced nursing practice related to their MSN specialty Self-reflection 20 10 Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assignment. Writing: APA, Grammar, Word Usage, & Punctuation 20 10 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. CINAHL Nursing Guide articles are not considered scholarly. Total 200 points 100% Grading Rubric Metaparadigm Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • A brief description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigm concepts: • Person • Health • Environment • Nursing Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • A brief description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigm concepts: • Person • Health • Environment • Nursing Presentation of information lacks occasional important elements or specificity in all of the following elements: • A brief description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigm concepts: • Person • Health • Environment • Nursing Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • A brief description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigm concepts: • Person • Health • Environment • Nursing Presentation of information unsatisfactory in each of th following elements: • A brief description how this theory addresses each of t metaparadigm concepts: • Person • Health • Environment • Nursing Usefulness of theory to nursing 30 Points 26 Points 24 Points 11 Points 0 Points Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Explains how this nursing theory is Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Explains how this nursing theory is useful to the Presentation of information lacks occasional important elements or specificity in all of the following elements: • Explains how this nursing theory is Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • Explains how this nursing theory is useful but does not address how it is Does not explain how this nursing theory is useful to t nursing profession useful to the nursing profession nursing profession useful to the nursing profession useful to the nursing profession Application of Nursing theory to specialty 30 Points 26 Points 24 Points 11 Points 0 Points Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Presents an example illustrating the use of this nursing theory in advanced nursing practice related to their MSN specialty Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Presents an example illustrating the use of this nursing theory in advanced nursing practice related to their MSN specialty Presentation of information lacks occasional important elements or specificity in all of the following elements: • Presents an example illustrating the use of this nursing theory in advanced nursing practice related to their MSN specialty Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • Presents an example illustrating the use of this nursing theory in advanced nursing practice related to their MSN specialty Presentation of information unsatisfactory in two or mo of the following elements: • Presents an examp illustrating the use this nursing theory advanced nursing practice related to their MSN specialty Self-Reflection 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 8 Points 0 Points Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Presentation of information lacks occasional important elements or specificity in all of the following elements: • Self-reflection present but does not address the new knowledge gained from completing this Presentation of information unsatisfactory or missing • Self-reflection on t new knowledge • Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from completing this assignment. • Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from completing this assignment. • Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from completing this assignment. assignment. gained from completing this assignment. Writing Mechanics 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 8 Points 0 Points 0–3 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing 4–5 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing 6-7 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing 8-9 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing 10 or more errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing. Total points = of 2