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Chamberlain NR-501 Theoretical Basis Adv Nursing

Readings are as follows:

McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Chapter 6: Overview of Grand Nursing Theories
Chapter 10: Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories
Smith, M. C., & Parker, M. E. (2015). Nursing theories and nursing practice (4th ed.). Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com

Chapter 5: Early Conceptualizations About Nursing: Ernestine Wiedenbach, Virginia Henderson, and Lydia Hall
Chapter 8: Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory
Chapter 11: Betty Neuman’s Systems Model
Chapter 17: Madeleine Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality
Chapter 21: Katherine Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory
Chapter 31: Kristen Swanson’s Theory of Caring
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2011). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare: A guide to best practice (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

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Discussion- Viewpoints on Theory (graded)

What relationship(s) do you find between middle-range nursing theories and evidence-based practice? Provide one example that uses a specific middle-range theory to support your views.

Midrange theory to describe frameworks that are relatively more focused than the grand theories; ch 2 TBN

This week, we will explore the following outcomes:
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).

Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO #4)

Examine instances where theory is used to guide the development of new knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice. (PO #6)