N491 Mod 1 Discussion - Describe why nursing theory is important

N491 Discussion Mod 1:

Think about your unique nursing practice specialty area and the population you serve. Is there a clear connection to practice and theory in your specific nursing specialty area? In this discussion post, you will describe the relationship between theory and nursing practice and how you could implement theory into nursing practice.

1. Describe why nursing theory is important to today’s nursing practice.
2. How would you select and introduce a nursing theory or model into your nursing      practice?

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.