Describe how nursing knowledge and theory development defines the profession of nursing. How can application of nursing theory benefit you personally and empower/advance the nursing p

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Please read the following introduction and complete the following steps for your initial discussion post:

• Describe how nursing knowledge and theory development defines the profession of nursing.
• How can application of nursing theory benefit you personally and empower/advance the nursing profession as a whole?  How has your answer changed from your Week 1 discussion board post?
• Which nursing theory do you feel will have the greatest impact on your professional practice and why?

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.  Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. 

WEEK 1 _

Nursing TheoryNursing theory plays a crucial role in both nursing education and practice. Its integration can vary depending on the specific nursing program and healthcare institution. Here is how nursing theory is typically incorporated:Nursing Education

• 1. Nursing programs, whether at the undergraduate or graduate level, often include courses in nursing theory (Younas & Quennell, 2019). These courses provide students with a foundation in various nursing theories and their application to patient care.
• 2. Nursing students learn about different nursing theorists, such as Florence Nightingale, Jean Watson, and Dorothea Orem, and explore how their theories can be applied in real-world healthcare settings.
• 3. The integration of nursing theory into education helps students develop a strong theoretical framework for nursing practice (Younas & Quennell, 2019).

Nursing Practice

• 1. In clinical practice, nurses often use nursing theory as a guide to provide patient-centered care. For example, theories like the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) are used to plan and deliver care.
• 2. Specific theories, such as those related to geriatric and cardiac nursing, may be applied to understand and address the unique needs of your primary client population. For example, theories on aging and chronic illness management can inform your practice (Younas & Quennell, 2019).
• 3. Nursing theory can help nurses in decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving in complex patient care situations.

In my case, as a nurse with 12 years of experience working with a geriatric and cardiac population and serving as a case manager you likely integrate various nursing theories into your practice to provide comprehensive care. You may use theories related to gerontology and cardiac care to assess, plan, and deliver care that meets the specific needs of your patients.The integration of nursing theory into practice can improve patient outcomes, promote evidence-based care, and enhance the overall quality of nursing care (Younas & Quennell, 2019). It also provides a common language and framework for communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals.