APPLYING INTERDISCIPLINARY THEORIES TO NURSING PRACTICE

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APPLYING INTERDISCIPLINARY THEORIES TO NURSING PRACTICE

Using the same practice issue from the Week 2 Discussion and an interdisciplinary theory you will be assigned, you will research your assigned theory for applications in addressing your practice issue. Although your focus is exploring one theory in depth, as you engage with colleagues, consider other theories that also apply to your practice issue. Learning from colleagues is particularly important and encouraged with this Discussion.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

TO PREPARE:

Your Instructor will assign you an interdisciplinary theory from among the following:

Health Belief

Health Promotion

Change

Disease Causation

Transformational Leadership in Nursing and in Health Care

Patient-focused Care/Patient-centered Care

Problem-based Learning

Simulation (Jeffries/NLN)

Cultural Competence/Diversity

Review the Learning Resources, with particular attention to information on your assigned theory.

In addition, search the Walden Library for at least two scholarly articles published within the previous 5 years on your assigned theory. Identify examples and insight for applying this theory to your practice issue.

Consider how to explain your assigned theory and its applications to nursing practice and the specific issue you are addressing.

Note: Your initial post is due by Day 3. Contact your Instructor if you have not received your assigned theory on Day 1.

With these thoughts in mind …

BY DAY 3 OF WEEK 3

Post a brief description of your assigned theory and your practice issue. Then, explain how you would apply your assigned theory to your practice issue and explain your reasoning. Be specific and provide examples. Cite your sources in your post.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts.