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Week 2 – Theory and Theorist Comparison Assignment
In this assignment, you will evaluate what you have learned about nursing theories and how they relate to your nursing practice. In a written paper, please address the following:
• Compare and contrast one practice theorist and theory to one middle range theorist and theory. You may complete the comparison by creating a comparison table of the two nursing theories and theorists you chose. Include the following components in the table:
o Introduction to the table/concept map comparison.
o Comparison Table must cover:
o Major assumptions of each theory.
o Basic concepts and relationships.
o Major phenomena of concern to nursing.
o Scope of theory.
o Strengths of theory.
o Limitations of theory.
o Application to nursing education and practice.
• Reflection: Explain the rationale for your choice of each of the theorist/theories.
• Conclusion and Summary: Provide a brief conclusion or summary statement to address how you would apply the theories to your nursing practice.
• Written communication (grammar, spelling, and mechanics): Must be clearly organized, cohesive, and free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
• Number of resources: Minimum of 2 resources. These may include textbook, journal articles, or reliable Internet resources
This assignment activity aligns with:
Course Outcome 1. Examine the contributions of research to advance nursing knowledge and practice.
AACN BSN Essential III.1: Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research.
AACN BSN Essential VIII.5: Professionalism and Professional Values Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice.
Due Date
Jan 26, 2021 11:59 PM