NSGD 3006 Midterm Practice – Week 1 (2025/2026) | 100+ Solved Questions on Nursing Theory, Epistemology, Paradigms, Ontology & Ways of Knowing

This Week 1 Midterm Practice Guide for NSGD 3006 (2025/2026) features over 100 practice questions and answers, expertly curated to prepare nursing students for exams focusing on the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the nursing profession. The content targets key introductory concepts and terminology used in professional nursing theory courses. Students are introduced to core questions about the purpose of nursing theory, the elements of theory (concepts, relationships), and how these apply in practice. Essential topics include the nursing metaparadigm, the role of Florence Nightingale, and distinctions among grand, middle-range, and practice-level theories. The content also addresses broader philosophical frameworks such as ontology (being), epistemology (knowing), and axiology (values and ethics). A central focus is placed on the five Ways of Knowing (empirical, ethical, personal, aesthetic, emancipatory), with examples that link each way to evidence-based nursing care and reflective practice. Students will also review concept-based learning (CBL) as a tool for integrating complex theory into clinical understanding. This review is an essential tool for: First-year or foundational BScN and RN students Courses in Nursing Theory, Critical Inquiry, and Professional Foundations Midterm exam preparation and concept-based assessments Accelerated, second-entry, and bridge nursing programs Perfect for grasping abstract concepts early in the course, this guide promotes deep understanding of the discipline’s theoretical roots and philosophical underpinnings. Keywords: NSGD 3006, nursing theory, epistemology, ontology, axiology, nursing metaparadigm, grand theory, middle-range theory, practice-level theory, ways of knowing, nursing knowledge, concept-based learning, Florence Nightingale, professional practice, nursing philosophy, BScN midterm prep