NURS 2300 – Exam 3 Review Guide (2025/2026) | 150+ Verified Q&A | Nursing Philosophies, Theorists, Adaptation Models, EBP, Metaparadigm, Research Logic

This expertly structured NURS 2300 Exam 3 review guide contains 150+ A+ graded and verified questions and answers, fully aligned with the 2025/2026 curriculum. It provides a deep dive into the philosophical, theoretical, and scientific foundations of nursing—essential for students preparing for Exam 3 in professional nursing practice courses. The content is organized into a detailed Q&A format covering conceptual frameworks, major theorists, research methodology, and the core metaparadigm concepts that shape evidence-based practice. Each section includes definitions, applications, and clinical relevance to aid student comprehension and exam performance. Topics included: Nursing Metaparadigm: Person, Environment, Health, Nursing, Caring Major Nursing Theorists: Florence Nightingale: environmental theory, foundational care principles Virginia Henderson: 14 basic needs and nurse's role Jean Watson: human caring, 10 carative factors, Caritas processes Dorothea Orem: self-care deficit theory, 3 operations (diagnostic, prescriptive, regulatory) Imogene King: goal attainment model, interacting systems (personal, interpersonal, social) Sister Callista Roy: adaptation model and environment-focused care Peplau: interpersonal relations in nursing Philosophy vs. Theory: Definitions, differences, and application in patient care Conceptual Models: Frameworks for understanding practice through structure and clarity Scientific Foundations of Nursing: Inductive vs. deductive reasoning Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): integration of research, clinician expertise, and patient preferences Translational research, NIH funding, and applied science Historical Texts & Impact: Nightingale’s foundational work on health and efficiency in military care Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Application in research, care planning, and scholarly work This review is ideal for mastering the connections between nursing theory, research, and real-world clinical practice. It's also a strong supplement for NCLEX prep, capstone reviews, and research-focused assignments. Relevant for: Courses: NURS 2300, Nursing Theory, Nursing Philosophy, Foundations of Professional Practice, Evidence-Based Practice Students: BSN students, ADN/ASN students, bridge program students, nursing educators, NCLEX candidates, and honors research track students Keywords: nursing metaparadigm, Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, Jean Watson, Dorothea Orem, Imogene King, Sister Callista Roy, Peplau, self-care deficit, carative factors, adaptation model, nursing theory, conceptual frameworks, goal attainment, nursing philosophy, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, EBP, evidence-based practice, qualitative research, quantitative research, translational science, NIH, nursing theorists, NURS 2300 exam