The purpose of this assignment is to draft and submit a comprehensive and complete rough draft of your Nursing Theory Comparison paper in APA style. Your rough draft should include all of the research paper elements of a final draft, which are listed below. This will give you an opportunity for feedback from your instructor before you submit your final draft during week 7.
Based on the reading assignment (McEwen & Wills, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, Unit II: Nursing Theories, chapters 6–9), select a grand nursing theory.
• After studying and analyzing the approved theory, write about this theory, including an overview of the theory and specific examples of how it could be applied in your own clinical setting.
Based on the reading assignment (McEwen & Wills, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, Unit II: Nursing Theories, chapters 10 and 11), select a middle-range theory.
• After studying and analyzing the approved theory, write about this theory, including an overview of the theory and specific examples of how it could be applied in your own clinical setting.
The following should be included:
1. An introduction, including an overview of both selected nursing theories
2. Background of the theories
3. Philosophical underpinnings of the theories
4. Major assumptions, concepts, and relationships
5. Clinical applications/usefulness/value to extending nursing science testability
6. Comparison of the use of both theories in nursing practice
7. Specific examples of how both theories could be applied in your specific clinical setting
8. Parsimony
9. Conclusion/summary
10. References: Use the course text and a minimum of three additional sources, listed in APA style
The paper should be 8–10 pages long and based on instructor-approved theories. It should be typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1″ margins. APA style must be used, including a properly formatted cover page, in-text citations, and a reference list. The proper use of headings in APA style is also required.
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Tips to help you get started on your nursing theory comparison paper:
Introduction: Start with a brief overview of the two nursing theories you have selected, highlighting the purpose of the paper.
Background: Discuss the historical context and the development of each nursing theory. Mention the key researchers and the time frame of their development.
Philosophical underpinnings: Discuss the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the two nursing theories, including their views on health, nursing, and human beings.
Major assumptions, concepts, and relationships: Highlight the major concepts and relationships in each nursing theory and explain how they relate to the overall framework of the theory.
Clinical applications: Discuss the practical applications of each nursing theory in the clinical setting, including their usefulness and value in extending nursing science and advancing nursing practice.
Comparison: Compare and contrast the use of both theories in nursing practice, highlighting the similarities and differences between them.
Examples: Provide specific examples of how each nursing theory can be applied in your clinical setting and explain how they contribute to the improvement of patient care.
Parsimony: Discuss the parsimony of each nursing theory, including its simplicity and ease of use in clinical practice.
Conclusion: Summarize the key findings of your analysis and provide a conclusion that highlights the significance of your research.
References: Use APA style for referencing and include a minimum of three additional sources besides the course text.
Remember to use headings and subheadings in APA style and follow the guidelines for font, spacing, and margins. Good luck with your paper!
