Instructions

The purpose of the Theory Evaluation Paper is to help you critically evaluate a middle-range nursing theory. This assignment will be completed using the three stages of the theory evaluation process:  Theory Description, Theory Analysis, and Theory Evaluation.

1. Select a Middle-Range Nursing Theory- Select one specific middle-range nursing theoryfrom your textbook that best suits your area of practice. (Ex. Pender’s Health Promotion Model, Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory, Beck’s Postpartum Depression Theory, etc.)
2. APA Student Title Page– (No Abstract Needed)

• Include the following information on the Student title page in 7th APA format:
  • Assignment name in Bold Font: (Ex. Theory Evaluation Paper: Swanson’s Theory of Caring) 
  • Skip a Line
  • Your Name
  • Name of University
  • Course Number and Name
  • Instructor’s Name
  • Date of Submission (Month, Day, Year)

1. Introductory paragraph Capture the reader’s attention (ex. Grabbing statistics) and discuss the rationale for selecting the specific nursing theory for your area of nursing over other nursing theories (Do not write in first person; Include a purpose/thesis statement of what you will describe in the paper as the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.) Next, begin the Body of Paper.
2. Theory Description (Level 1 Header) 

• Purpose (Level 2 Header); (Designate as Descriptive, Explanatory, Predictive, or Prescriptive;  Include Scope-middle-range)
• Concepts (Level 2 Header); (Introduce and list main concepts)
• Definitions (Level 2 Header); (Define concepts and other important aspects)
• Relationship (Level 2 Header); (Describe relationship among concepts)
• Structure (Level 2 Header); (Describe; Is there a diagram of structure?)
• Assumptions (Level 2 Header); (beliefs, propositions of the theory)

5.  Theory Analysis (Level 1 Header) 

• Theory’s Origin (Level 2 Header); (historical creation and evolution of theory)
• Unique Focus (Level 2 Header); (distinctive views)
• Content (Level 2 Header); (include definitions of metaparadigm concepts of person, environment, health, and nursing)

6.  Theory Evaluation (Level 1 Header) 

• Significance (Level 2 Header); (usefulness, social significance, cultural significance)
• Comprehensiveness (Level 2 Header); (of the content, thoroughness, utility)
• Logical Congruence (Level 2 Header); (consistency and clarity of theory; consistent use of concepts throughout the literature)
• Credibility (Level 2 Header); (legitimacy, empirical support through research) 
• Contribution to Nursing (Level 2 Header); (usefulness to nursing practice, education, and research)

7.  Conclusion (Level 1 Header) Conclusion paragraph with concluding statements to summarize the content and re-state or re-phrase the purpose/thesis statement.

8.  APA Reference Page- Please be sure to support your paper with in-text citations. Please use 5 peer-reviewed resources.

Additional Instructions: Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. Paper should be a minimum of 4-5 pages in length, excluding the title and references pages.  You may increase the number of pages of the body of the paper up to 7-8 pages if needed.  This is a scholarly paper and should not be written in first person.  Paragraphs should have a minimum of 3 sentences.  Paraphrasing should be done using in-text citations.  Direct quotes should be rare and used only when the content can be said in no other way. If using direct quotes, you must include page or paragraph number. 

Additional instructions- Please follow the below outline when writing your paper:

Title page with relevant information

Page 2

Introductory heading

Start your paper with 1-2 general introductory paragraph that includes a thesis statement to describe the overall purpose of your paper

Theory Description

Use Chinn and Kramer (2008) criteria for theory description. This can be found in pages 101-102 of McEwen & Wills (2014). Use the following five headings:

1. Purpose
2. Concepts
3. Definitions
4. Relationship
5. Structure Assumptions

Theory Analysis

Use Fawcett (2005) criteria for theory analysis (can be found in pages 100-101). Use the following three headings after your 1-3 general analysis paragraphs of Fawcett (2005) criteria:

1. Theory’s  origin
2. Unique focus
3. Content

Theory Evaluation

Use Fawcett (2005) criteria for theory evaluation (can be found in pages 100-101). Use the following five headings after 1-3 general evaluation paragraphs:

1. Significance
2. Comprehensiveness of the content
3. Logical congruence (consistency & Clarity)
4. Credibility
5. Contribution to nursing

Conclusion

1-2 paragraphs that highlights major components of your paper

References on the last pages

 

Purpose of Assignment:

These case studies are real-life scenarios that will help you explore the concepts of the nervous and endocrine systems, diagnostic tests, and treatments.

Instructions:

Download MEA2203 Case Study Assignment Module 03

and read each of the patient scenarios. Then, use the lesson content from this module, your textbook, and perhaps additional research to answer the questions. Upload your completed document by following the instructions below. 

 

Culturally Competent Nursing

In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, you will describe an interview of a person from a cultural background that is different from your own.

Select a person from a cultural group different from your own. You may choose a patient, friend, or work colleague. For the sake of confidentiality, do not reveal the name of the person you interview; use only initials.

In your paper, include the following:

• A complete cultural assessment using the 12 domains from the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence in your textbook, Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach.
• A description of implications for health practices.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.

• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

Submission Details:

• Name the document SU_NSG4074_W2_Projet_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
• Submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

 

Professional Development and Labor Market Research

MSN-prepared nurses must be prepared to market themselves to others so that the key characteristics and contributions of their expertise and the role are recognized and valued in the healthcare environment. However, prior to doing so, it’s important to understand the true labor market information and the employers that are of most interest to them. Furthermore, you need to be aware of all of the tools and resources available to you once you begin the job search, but more importantly, be knowledgeable of the strengths and barriers that may come into play as you prepare to advance their careers.

As you navigate through your program, it is never too early to begin researching what the job market looks like in your area, as well as what credentials and licenses you may need to advance within your chosen field in the future.

The purpose of this assignment is to help you feel more prepared as you begin to think about your future career and the path that you are hoping to take. First, develop a job search strategy for your chosen advanced nursing practice role. You will educate your audience on the value you bring to the healthcare team and the opportunities which exist in your chosen labor market and profession.

This assignment will be prepared as a 7-10 slide PowerPoint presentation meeting the following criteria.

 Directions:

1. Examine the advanced nursing practice role for which you are being prepared (NP, Executive Leader, or Nurse Educator) and briefly describe the role including the history of the role, education and certifications required or preferred by employers (i.e. DEA License), and major functions of this role.
2. For your selected advanced nursing practice role, please locate, research and include the following information in your PowerPoint as well:
   • Projected Job Growth in state
   • Average Salary Range
   • Similar Job Titles
   • 5 Employers who are hiring these roles in your area

Resources to utilize (not limited to):

• Assessment Walk-Through Video
• Purdue Global – Holland Code Assessment
• O*Net Online – Find Careers
• BLS Occupational Opportunity Handbook
• CareerNetwork
• Google Map Search
• CareerBuilder
• Indeed

1. Create a marketing plan to support your value to the healthcare team. You will need to look at the literature beyond nursing. Address each of the 4Ps to market your advanced nursing practice role.
2. Investigate at least two of the Central and Core Competencies (i.e., Direct Clinical Practice, Guidance and Coaching, Consultation, Evidence-based Practice, Leadership, Collaboration, Ethical Decision Making) described in Hamric’s Integrative Model of Advanced Practice Nursing and how these competencies can influence and advance healthcare.

Your presentation must be presented in a single PowerPoint presentation. The presentation must be between 7 and 10 slides in length, not including the title and reference list slides. The presentation must use proper APA formatting as directed in the APA Publication Manual, 7th edition formatting, including a title slide and reference list with properly formatted citations in the body of the presentation. You will record this as a voice-over PowerPoint. This must be at least 10 minutes in length.

Please view the Career Services Skill Market video to provide a better understanding of how to market yourself for your new career.

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.

Assignment Requirements:

Before finalizing your work, you should:

• be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
• consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
• utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your writing Assignment should:

• follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
• display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
• use APA 7th edition format.
• For assistance, visit the Academic Success Center.
• For assistance with PowerPoint audio, please visit Microsoft Support

Describe one internal and one external method for the dissemination of your evidence-based change proposal. For example, an internal method may be the hospital board, and an external method may be a professional nursing organization. Discuss why it is important to report your change proposal to both of these groups. How will your communication strategies change for each group?