NUR 502 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice

Purpose: It is important to understand how borrowed theory can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In the previous assignment, you identified a practical problem that emerged from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice, and you explored how middle-range theory could be applied to solve the problem. In this assignment, you will explore and apply borrowed theory to solve the specific problem that you identified previously, and you will synthesize the applicat...

This is a Collaborative Learning Community assignment. In your group, write a report on the chosen theorist/theory that includes the following: 1. Introduction: Identify the theorist and rationale for the selection. 2. Describe the theorist (short biography and major influences on the theorist). 3. Indicate the category under which the theorist falls (can use McEwen & Wills classification or other source). 4. Incorporate assumptions underlying the theory (including how metaparadigm concep...

Purpose: It is important to understand how middle-range theory can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In the previous assignment, you identified a practical problem that emerged from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. In this assignment, you will explore and apply middle-range theory to solve the specific problem that you identified in the previous assignment. Directions: Consider the problem that you described in the previous assignment and the i...

Purpose: It is important to understand how research can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In this assignment, you will identify a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. Directions: Chose a problem that you are encountering in your practice or about which you have read in the current literature. Write a paper (250 to 500 words) that describes a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant litera...

This is a CLC assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to have a clear understanding of the elements of a theory and to apply a theory to practice. The CLC group must use a grand theory or a high-level mid-range theory. The group will create a report for a practice committee at a health care institution. The objective is to convince your peers of the value of using a specific theory to guide practice and evaluate care. Since the text does not provide adequate information on any one...

Select a peer-reviewed concept analysis article of your choice and write a response of 1,000–1,250 words. Use the following guidelines: 1. Include an introduction. 2. Describe the method of analysis, using the article and Chapter 3 of Theoretical Basis for Nursing. 3. Describe the steps of process and the results for each step. 4. Apply the concept to a practice situation. 5. Include a conclusion.

This is a Collaborative Learning Community assignment. For this group assignment, refer to the instructor for your group placement, then develop a CLC Group Project Agreement that addresses the following: 1. Sets up schedule for communication. 2. Provides contact information if needed. 3. Clarifies process for conflict resolution. 4. Clarifies roles for each member after reviewing the assignment details.

For this assignment, consult the "Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Guide." Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words on a specific cultural group. Use the following guidelines: 1. Select one article from a nursing journal focused on a cultural group. 2. In the introduction, state your reason for selecting the cultural group. 3. Summarize the key points of the article. 4. Apply the new information to a practice situation that demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communication, refl...

Refer to the "Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Guide_student" as you prepare this assignment. Interview a nurse who is master's-prepared in nursing and is using this education in a present position. Preferably, select someone who is in a position similar to your chosen specialty track. The purpose of the interview is for you to gain insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities. Be certain to identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gained, an...