Nursing Theorist Scholarly Paper
This purpose of this assignment is for students to gain greater insight into the way nursing theory contributes towards the development of nursing practice. Students will choose a theory which can serve as a foundation for contemporary nursing practice in their current work setting. Nursing theory is the foundation of nursing practice and it is hoped that students will develop a newfound passion for Nursing after taking this course. Our current health care systems are rapidly changing faster than we as nurses can adapt. This calls for the development of new models of care to meet the demands of the future. The legacy created by our nursing theorists as they sought to identify key nursing concepts was to clearly define our practice. As a member of the Nursing profession, I challenge you to adopt a Nursing theorist whom you feel created a guiding light you to follow.
Assignment guidelines:
1. Using our textbook as a guide choose a theorist and theory which most reflects your beliefs and values.
2. Using the KU online library to conduct a literature search; selecting articles from professional nursing peer-reviewed journals (minimum 5-10 current articles).
3. Your paper should include:
a. Introduction to the Theory
i. Define the theory
ii. Include the Theorists Major Assumptions
b. Explain the Theorists Metaparadigm which includes the:
- Theories definition of Nursing
ii. Theories definition of Person
iii. Theories definition of Environment
iv. Theories definition of Health
4. Provide an example of a research study based on the implementation or use of this theory as a guiding framework ~ clinical use of the theory.
5. Critically analyze and discuss your understanding of the theories usefulness in the real world
6. How is this theory relevant to nursing today?Scholarly Paper Guidelines
a. APA format - 8 to 10 pages in length not including title page and reference page
- Cite 5 or more references using scholarly peer reviewed journals
- Textbooks can be used as additional references
