Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components relationships among the components logic of the propositions comprehensiveness and utility to advanced nursing.

Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components relationships among the components logic of the propositions comprehensiveness and utility to advanced nursing.

(PO1)
(CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO3 7 10)
(CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4. 7)
Requirements:
Description of the Assignment
The purpose of this 6-8 page paper (not including the title page or reference page in the page count) is a formal concept analysis of one concept found in a nursing theory adapting the methodology of Walker and Avant (2010 pp. 157 179). The book by Walker and Avant is not available electronically. This book is not needed in order to succeed with this assignment. A summary of the steps in this method is found at the end of this document.
Any nursing theory may be used to find a concept for analysis. Only one concept is analyzed.
As part of the concept analysis a focused review of scholarly literature is conducted using a minimum of 3(three) scholarly sources related to the selected concept. A formal literature review can be extensive in critiquing all the relevant literature about a specific topic or area of knowledge. In this assignment that level of effort is not required. What is expected is an integrated discussion of at least three articles on the concept selected for this assignment. Themes ideas or facts about the concept found in the reviewed literature are presented in an organized fashion. Note: research articles about the concept are the best kind of article for a literature review.
The steps in a concept analysis include:
selection of a concept used in a nursing theory
identification of the aims or purposes of the analysis
a review of selected scholarly literature on the concept
identification of possible use of the selected concept
determination of defining attributes
identification of model cases
identification of alternate cases (borderline related contrary invented and illegitimate cases)
identification of antecedents and consequences
definition of empirical referents
The paper concludes with a synthesis of the students new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.
Criteria for Content
Introduction includes statements on the process of concept analysis identifies the nursing concept and nursing theory from which it was obtained and relates the main topics of the paper. A list of possible concepts is provided below. A substantive discussion of each of the following elements is present. All elements are supported by scholarly literature
One aim or purpose of the analysis
A review of scholarly literature (minimum of three articles)
Two possible uses of the concept
Two defining attributes
Two model cases
Two of the following alternative cases: borderline related contrary invented or illegitimate
One antecedent and one consequence
Two empirical referents
Concluding statements present the writers new knowledge on the concept acquired as a result of writing the paper
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
One of the textbooks required for this course may be used as one of the required references for this assignment.
Title page body of paper and reference page must be in APA format (6th edition)
A minimum of 3 scholarly sources on the concept are required.
The paper (excludes the title page and reference page) must be a minimum of 6 pages and no longer than 8 pages.
Ideas and information from professional sources must be cited correctly.
Grammar spelling punctuation and citations are consistent with the writing style specified in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Walker L. O & Avant K. C. (2010). Strategies for theory construction in nursing (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River NJ: Prentice Hall
Possible Concepts (These concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept in any nursing theory)
Noise
Cleanliness of environment
Patient Assessment
Self-care deficit
Self-care
Homeostasis
Behavioral system
Boundary lines
Open system
Patient Centered Care
Empowerment
Resources
Caring Adaptation
Energy conservation
Meaningfulness
Modeling
Transaction
Activities of living
Actual caring occasion
Energy field
Pain
Pattern
Leadership
Engagement
Comfort
All of these concepts were selected from grand and middle-range theories presented in the course texts.
Directions and Grading Criteria
Category Points % Description
Introduction 12 6 Introduction clearly includes all three elements: statements on the process of concept analysis identifies the selected nursing concept and nursing theory from which it was obtained and names the sections of the paper
Aims or Purpose 18 9.0 One aim or purpose of the concept analysis is substantively discussed and is supported by scholarly literature
Literature Review 24 12.0 A substantive integrated discussion of at least three scholarly sources on the selected concept:
themes ideas or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion;
Students new knowledge on validity of the methods used by the different sources authors to learn about the concept
Strengths and weaknesses of those authors conclusions
Uses 18 9.0 2 possible uses of the selected concept are substantively discussed and supported by scholarly literature
Defining Attributes 18 9.0 2 defining attributes of the selected concept are discussed substantively and supported by the scholarly literature
Model Cases 20 10.0 2 model cases are discussed substantively and supported by the scholarly literature
Alternative Cases 20 10.0 2 alternative cases are discussed substantively (borderline related contrary invented or illegitimate) and each case has support from the scholarly literature
Antecedents & Consequences 18 9.0 1 antecedent and 1 consequence of the selected concept are discussed substantively and supported by the scholarly literature
Empirical Referents 18 9.0 2 empirical referents for the selected concept are discussed substantively and supported with scholarly literature
Conclusion 12 6.0 Concluding content includes clear presentation of the writers new knowledge gained from writing the paper
Paper Specifications 12 6.0 Paper is at least 6 pages and not more than 8 pages in length
AND
3scholarly citations are used
APA Format (6th edition) 4 2 APA format used for the text title page and reference page(s).
Citations in Text 3 1.5 Citation of ideas and information
Writing Mechanics 3 1.5 Rules of grammar spelling word usage and punctuation and the writing style of the APA 6th edition
Total 200 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria A
(100 92%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance B
(91-84%)
Very good or high level of performance C
(83-76%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance F
(75-0%)
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible Points = 190
Introduction 12-11 Points 10 Points 9 Points 8-0 Points
Introduction clearly includes all 3 elements: statements on the process of concept analysis identifies the selected nursing concept and nursing theory from which it was obtained and names the sections of the paper Introduction clearly includes only 2 of the required elements: statements on the process of concept analysis identifies the selected nursing concept and nursing theory from which it was obtained and names the sections of the paper Introduction clearly includes only 1 of the required elements: statements on the process of concept analysis identifies the selected nursing concept and nursing theory from which it was obtained and names the sections of the paper. Introduction includes none of the required elements
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