Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 1 Discussion

How, specifically, have you used theory in your practice?

As you emerge into your APRN role, how will you use theories to guide higher level practice?

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 2 Discussion

What is the relationship between theory and practice?

Which came first research or theory?

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 3 Discussion

What is the relationship between theory, research, and evidenced based care?

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 4 Discussion

Discuss a theory that would fit with guiding your work in your chosen specialty. Then, describe a theory, which would/could not be used in your practice, and be specific about why they would/would not work.

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 5 Discussion

Review Walker and Avant’s steps of concept analysis. Which step is most relevant/critical to the APRN role/practice and give your rationale. You must pick a step that you think is most important. Do not just say that all steps are equally important.

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 6 Discussion

Describe a concept that is also a diagnosis. One example would be depression. Then chose a diagnosis that is not a concept and explain why it could not (think about antecedents, consequences, etc). One example is a laceration. Please use concepts and diagnoses other than the ones given here as examples.

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 7 Discussion

Review Walker and Avant’s theory description components. Which component is most relevant/critical to the APRN role/practice and give your rationale. You must pick a componet that you think is most important. Do not just say that all components are equally important.

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 8 Discussion

Review Chinn and Kramer’s criteria for evaluation of theories. Which criterion is most relevant/critical to the APRN role/practice and give your rationale. You must pick a criterion that you think is most important. Do not just say that all components are equally important.

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 9 Discussion

In this module’s introduction, the following assertation is made: “Therefore, nurses in all settings need to strive to learn about existing or emerging mid-range theories, or seek to develop and describe theories that will explain phenomena they observe in practice?”

Given the demands, we all face in our practices, how can we tangibly “seek to develop and describe theories that will explain phenomena they observe in practice.”

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 10 Discussion

Describe the key differences between evidence-based and theory-based practice. Give an example of each.

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 11 Discussion

For the week 11 DB, please visit this site: https://nam.edu/publications/the-future-of-nursing-2020-2030/

Scroll down to “About the Study” and read this section.

Reply to the following:

Identify one consideration (i.e., topic) from the list that caught your interest. Explain why you selected this consideration.

Describe how theory plays an important role in your selected consideration.

Describe how you envision theory being used to advance the knowledge of your selected consideration.

NSG501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

Module 12 Discussion

In this discussion, please post a summary of the “Your Theory” paper, with an emphasis on how you will use “Your Theory” in practice.