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NR 501 Week 1 Discussion 1 Importance of
Theory in Nursing
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For many students enrolled in NR 501, this is an initial course for
nursing theory. So, let’s have a debate!!! Is nursing theory important to
the nursing profession? 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? Be sure to provide an example
that demonstrates your opinion and a scholarly reference (not using the
required textbook or lesson) which supports your opinion.
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NR 501 Week 2 Discussion 1

Week 2 DQ Significance of Nursing Concepts with the Profession
This discussion considers the metaparadigm of nursing and the four
concepts of the nursing profession-person, environment, health and
nursing profession. Select a practice area of the nursing profession (i.e.
education, executive, informatics, healthcare policy, and advanced
clinical practice) and apply EACH of the four concepts to selected area.
Be sure to apply EACH of the four concepts and include an example that
demonstrates the application to the practice area. Don’t forget to support
your initial posting with scholarly references.
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NR 501 Week 2 Importance of Theory Paper
Assignment
Importance of Theory: Guidelines with Scoring Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to a) identify a nursing theory, b)
analyze the importance of the selected theory to the nursing profession,
c) summarize key concepts and relationships among the concepts of the

selected nursing theory, d) present views of the selected theory on areas
of specialization, and e) communicate ideas in a clear, succinct, and
scholarly manner.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
(CO#1) Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect
to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the
propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO1)
(CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use
of a theory in nursing practice. (PO3, 7, 10)
(CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and
application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4, 7)
Due Date
Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 2
Total Points Possible: 100
Requirements
Description of the Assignment
This assignment focuses on the importance of nursing theory within the
profession. Selecting one nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not
allowed), the nursing theory will be presented by identifying the key
concepts present within the theory. The selected nursing theory will then
be applied to ONE of the following professional nursing practice areas:
Education (e.g. undergraduate, staff development, etc.)
Leadership (e.g. nurse executive, manager, leader, etc.)
Informatics (e.g. data management, etc.)
Healthcare policy (e.g. application to local, state, national, or global
healthcare concerns, etc.)

Nurse practitioner
Criteria for Content
1. Introduction:
The introduction requires the following information.
Statements about nursing theory in general
Identification of the ONE nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not
allowed) selected by the student to be used within this assignment. The
specific selected nursing theory may be from any of the three categories
of nursing theory (i.e. grand, middle-range, or practice), but must be a
specific nursing theory (i.e. Orem, Roy, Benner, etc.); a category may
not be used.
Identification of the sections of the paper.
References from nursing literature are required.
2. Importance of Nursing Theory:
This section requires the following information.
Present an analysis of the importance of nursing theory, in general, to
the nursing profession. Each of the following questions are to be
answered.
Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s
program?
How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from
other healthcare professions?
What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing theory within
the profession?
References from nursing

literature are required.
3. Summary of Selected Nursing Theory:
This section requires the following information.
Present the name and author of the selected nursing theory
(bibliographic and historical information about the theory or theorist is
NOT included). Identify when the nursing theory was initially published
and the latest edition of the selected nursing theory.
Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected
nursing theory.
Provide a detailed description of how this nursing theory addresses each
of the metaparadigms/ concepts (person, health, environment, and
nursing profession) associated with nursing.
Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the
student’s selected Master’s track (i.e. education, leadership, informatics,
healthcare policy, or nurse practitioner)
4. Application of Specific Nursing Theory to Selected Professional
Nursing Practice area:
This section includes the following elements:
Present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory definesand
explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
Education (e.g. undergraduate, staff development, etc.)
Leadership (e.g. nurse executive, manager, leader, etc.)

Informatics (e.g. data
management, etc.)
Healthcare policy (e.g. application to local, state, national, or global
healthcare concerns, etc.)
Nurse practitioner
Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information. Professional
examples come from a student’s own practice experiences or from the
scholarly literature. If the example is from the student’s experience,
identify this as the source by using the first person in describing the
example.
Keep each example succinct (about 1 – 3 paragraphs).
5. Conclusion:
This section includes the following elements:
Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its
use within the nursing profession
Summarizes the selected nursing theory.
Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this
assignment.
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. A nursing theory was used.
2. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the
TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” must be
obtained. A score in the blue or green range indicates a similarity of less
than 24% which is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students.
Any other level of similarity index level requires the student to revise
the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for

revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly
encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a
Turnitin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic
Integrity policy will be followed.
3. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. A
dictionary, required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College
of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame
unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
For additional information regarding scholarly resources, please see
“What is a scholarly source?” located in the Course Resource tab.
Information from .com websites may be incorrect.
4. 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 of the paper except for the
introduction where no heading is used.
5. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at
least 5, but no more than 7 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting
these length requirements.
6. Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited
and referenced correctly.
7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed
and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
8. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory
as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.
Preparing the Assignment

9. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the
TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” must be
obtained. A score in the blue or green range indicates a similarity of less
than 24% which is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students.
Any other level of similarity index level requires the student to revise
the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for
revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly
encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a
Turnitin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic
Integrity policy will be followed.
10. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. A
dictionary, required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College
of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame
unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
least 5, but no more than 7 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting
these length requirements.
13. Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be
cited and referenced correctly.
14. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
15. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing
theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

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NR 501 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1
Week 3 Steps of Concept Analysis
Select a nursing concept (be sure to use a nursing theory) and then
provide a response to each one of the steps included in a concept
analysis regarding your selected concept. This information does not have
to be comprehensive but provides a foundation to the upcoming
assignment. Be sure to include a scholarly reference.
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NR 501 Week 4 Concept Analysis Paper
Assignment

NR 501 Concept Analysis Guidelines and Rubric
Purpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete a
concept analysis of a concept found in a nursing theory using an
identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to
the selected concept as well as application within the profession.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
propositions,
comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO1)
(CO#4)
Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application
of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4. 7)
Due Date Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 4
Total Points Possible: 250 Points
Requirements

Description of the Assignment
This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept
analysis of ONE concept found in a nursing theory. The source of the
concept for this assignment must be 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
within the model and alternative cases. 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
1. Introduction
The introduction substantively presents all following 4 (four) elements:
Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development,
Identifies the selected nursingconcept,
Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was
obtained, and
Names the sections of the paper.
2. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
This section includes:
Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary
maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing
references are required), and
Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the
selected nursing theory is substantively presented.

A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing
literature is required.
3. Literature review
This section requires:
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.
4. Defining attributes
For this section:
A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing
Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept. For this
situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are
identified and discussed.
5. Antecedent and Consequence
This section requires the identification of:
1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and
1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing

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.
6. Empirical Referents
This section requires the identification of:
2 (two)empiricalreferentsof the selected nursing concept.
Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or
determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.
7. Model Cases
1 model caseis created by the student and discussed substantively by
demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
Definition,
All identified attributes,
Antecedent,
Consequence, and
Empirical referent or Measurement
Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the created model
case.
literature isrequired.
Explanation: A model case is an example of the hypothetical individual
who demonstrates all of the attributes, antecedents, consequences, and
referents noted previously in this assignment.
8. Alternative Cases

The identification of2(two)alternative cases correctly created and
presented. The two required alternative cases are:
Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of
the selected nursing concept.
Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing
concept)
Applies information from selected nursing theory.
Explanation: Alternative cases represent the opposite of the model case.
For this assignment, two alternative cases are required.
These are:
Borderline case which is a created case where one or two of the
previously identified attributes are missing.
Contrary case which is a created case that demonstrate the complete
opposite of the selected nursing concept.
9. Conclusion
Summarization of key
information regarding:
o Selected nursing concept,
o Selected nursing theory, and
o Application of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge
gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.

least 8, but no more than
10 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published
nursing theory. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.
4. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required
textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson
information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this
assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled
“Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT
counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references. For
additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please see
“What is a scholarly source” located in the Course Resources tab. Be
aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should
be avoided.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid
rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
5. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources
must be cited and referenced correctly.
6. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed
and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

7. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory
as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.
Possible Concepts:The following concepts are not required; students
may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected
concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing
theories is NOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your
concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member
for assistance.
• Behavioral system
• Boundary lines
• Caring
• Empowerment
• Homeostasis
• Noise
• Open system
• Palliative care
• Resources
• Self-care
• Adaptation
• Comfort
• Compassion

• Engagement
• Leadership
• Meaningfulness
• Modeling
• Pain
• Pattern
• Transaction
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Connection Between Theory and Practice
Hello Class,
Our Course Objectives (CO) for this week and corresponding MSN
Program Objective (PO) are:

Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their
components, relationships among the components, logic of the
propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO
#1)
Examine instances where theory is used to guide the development of
new knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice. (PO
#6).
Grand theories are more abstract or general in nature and middle-range
theories that are more specific in nature. What relationship(s) do you
find between grand nursing theories and clinical practice? Provide one
example that uses a specific grand theory to support your views.
I look forward to reading your examples!
For this week’s discussion, please answer this question:
What relationship(s) do you find between grand nursing theories and
application to clinical practice? Provide one example that uses a specific
grand range theory to support your views.
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Borrowed Theories
Greetings Class,
Moving right along into week 5: This week our discussion addresses the
following PO:
Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their
components, relationships among the components, logic of the
propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO
#1)
Key Concepts:
Scope of borrowed theories and their application to the nursing
profession
Categories commonly used to organize nursing theories and how a
theory fits into the category
This is our question: Nursing makes use of theories from other
disciplines (aka., borrowed theories). How does using borrowed theory
support the development of nursing theory?
Looking forward to our discussion!
For this discussion, please answer this question:
Nursing makes use of theories from other disciplines (a.k.a., borrowed
theories). How does using borrowed theory support the development of
nursing theory?
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NR 501 Week 6 Application of Theory Paper
Assignment
Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to use nursing theory as a way to
resolve a problem or issue occurring within nursing leadership, nursing
education, nursing informatics, health policy, or advance clinical
practice.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, a student will demonstrate the ability to:
propositions,
comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO1)
(CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and
application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4, 7)
Due Date:Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 6
Total Points Possible: 275
Requirements
Description of the Assignment:

One nursing theory will be presented as a framework to resolve a
problem occurring within one of the professional areas of leadership,
education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice.
The same nursing theory selected in Assignment One may be used to
resolve the identified problem.
A specific nursing theory must be used. No non-nursing theories are
permitted. A category of nursing theory (grand, middle range, practice)
may not be used—only a specific, published nursing theory is to be
selected and applied to the issue or concern important to the profession
of nursing as documented in the nursing literature.
Please note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as
they do not provide accurate information in all cases.
Content
1. Introduction:
The introduction for this paper includes:
A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used.
General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve
problems/issues in nursing practice. You do not need to go into the
specialty area of practice in-depth as this will be covered in another
section of the paper.
A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is
required.
Information identifying the sections of this assignment.
2. Description of Issue or Concern:

The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being
significant to the professional area of either leadership, education,
informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The issue or
concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering
each of the following questions.
What is the specific issue or concern being presented?
Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern?
What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern
including its frequency of occurrence?
Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?
3. Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern:
This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing
theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required information
includes:
Restating the selected nursing theory to be used
Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or
concern.
The strategy should be presented in depth with the following
information being required:
o A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to
resolve the issue or concern
o A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used
o A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be
implemented

o A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future
research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or
concern.
4. Conclusion:
This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the
assignment including theselected nursing theory and its application to
the issue or concern.
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge
gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
Format and Special Instructions
A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories are not allowed to be
used.
Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page
and reference page. Points will be deducted for not meeting these
requirements.
A minimum of 6 (six)scholarly references are required. References must
be current – not older than 5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided
and the instructor has approved them. Consult with the course instructor
about using an older source.
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain
College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly
references for this assignment. For additional information regarding
scholarly references, please review “What is a scholarly source?”
located in the Course Resource tab. Information from .com websites
may be incorrect.

Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be
in APA format as presented in the 6th edition of the manual
Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and
cited correctly.
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal
academic writing as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual
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NR 501 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 Application of
Nursing Theory to Administrative Practice
Arena
Application of Nursing Theory to Administrative Practice Arena
Select a grand nursing theory.
Explain how application of this theory by nurse leaders and nurse
managers can influence outcomes from two of the following areas.
Organizational operations

Patient satisfaction scores
Patient-care delivery
Workflow redesign
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Impact of Nursing Theory Upon Healthcare Organization
Discuss how a specific middle-range nursing theory has been or could be
applied by nurse leaders or nurse managers to effectively deal with an
administrative issue (i.e., staffing, use of supplies, staff performance
issues). Include an example from the literature or your own experience
to illustrate your points.
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DQ: In NR 500, you developed a PICOT question. Select a nursing
theory that you find useful in nursing practice. Discuss each of the
following selected elements of the PICOT format by applying your
selected nursing theory to the element. Be sure to include a scholarly
reference.
• Population/ Patient Problem: Consider how your selected nursing
theory may guide you in selecting the population and/or patient problem
• Intervention: Does your selected nursing theory identify a possible
intervention? If not, hoe is your selected intervention consistent with
your selected nursing theory?
• Comparison: What other methods or studies can one compare this
intervention with?
• Outcome: How would the outcome of your PICOT study contribute to
your selected nursing theory? Would it add new information? Would it
confirm some part of the theory?
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NR 501 Week 8 Discussion DQ 1 Course
Reflection

Week 8 Course Reflection and Future Application
Throughout the discussions occurring within NR 501, a common
element has been application of theory. In this our last discussion
regarding theory, it is time to focus on you and your capstone experience
(yes, it is never too early consider this major project!). While it is too
early to identify your project, let’s consider on your future practice area
as this setting your project will occur in.
Based upon your self-reflection and use of nursing theory within the
discussions and assignment, select ONE nursing theory that you prefer
and answer the following questions:
1. Why do you prefer the nursing theory you selected?
2. How can this theory be used in your current practice area (education,
executive, advanced clinical practice, informatics, or healthcare policy)?
3. How can this theory be used in your future practice area (education,
executive, advanced clinical practice, informatics, or healthcare policy)?
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