NR501 Week 1 | Nursing in Health Care - Chamberlain university

1. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

NR501 Week 4 Concept Analysis Latest 2018 January Purpose This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete an analysis of a concept supported by anursing theory using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the selected concept as well as application within the profession.

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5) CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1) Total Points Possible: 250 Points

Requirements

Description of the Assignment This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis ofONE concept that is important and useful to nursing. The concept for this assignment must be supported by a publishednursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases. Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories mayNOT 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

• Introduction

The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:

• Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.
• Identifies the selected nursing
• Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept.
• Names the sections of the paper.
• Scholarly support is required.
• 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).
• A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.
• 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.
• Defining attributes, for this section:
• A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
• A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required

Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept. For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.

• Antecedent and Consequence

This section requires the identification of:

• 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.
• 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
• A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

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.

• Empirical Referents

This section requires the identification of:

• 2 (two)empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
• A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.

• Construct Cases

Explanation: hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept. This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case.

• 1 Model Caseis created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
• Definition
• All identified attributes

Explanation: A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment.

• 1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.
• 1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this cas
• Explanation: Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing.
• Theoretical Applications of the Concept
• Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.
• Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.
• A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
• Conclusion

This section requires:

- Summarization of key information regarding:

• Selected nursing concept.
• Selected nursing theory.
• Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice).
• The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)

Preparing the Assignment Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

• The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
• 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.
• The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.
• 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. 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.
• Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
• Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
• 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 isNOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of incivility and civility are not allowed for this assignment. NR501 Week 6 Application of Theory Paper Latest 2018 January 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

CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5) CO 2: Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the development and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (PO 1, 4) CO 3: Examine broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles. (PO 1, 2) CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1) 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 specificnursing 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

- 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.
• References from nursing literature are required.
• 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?

References from nursing literature are required.

- 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:
• A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern
• A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used
• A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented
• A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

References from nursing literature are required.

- Conclusion:

This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the selected 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. Preparing the Assignment 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