Making judgement as to whether a theory could be adapted for use in research is very important. Describe the internal and external criticism that is used to evaluate middle range theories. Describe the correlations between this topic and one of the followings outcomes: Explain how middle range theories are judged using both internal and external criticism. Explain how this topic is connected to one of the following outcomes:
Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.
Examine the influence that nursing models and theories have upon research and practice.
Apply nursing theory or theories to nursing research.
