HERZING NU500 2019 November Week 7 Discussion Latest

NU500 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing

Unit 7 Discussion

Theory, Professionalism, and Empowerment

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 Unit 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.

Estimated time to complete:  2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts.  To ensure that your responses are substantive, use at least three of these prompts:

Compare and contrast your response with your classmate’s response regarding how nursing theory empowers the nursing profession.

Comment on your classmate’s selection of the theory having the most impact on their practice to expand the conversation.

Present new references that support your opinions.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.