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NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 1 Discussion

Theory Experience

What exposure have you had to nursing theory?

What experience do you have applying theory in practice?

What do you hope to get out of this class?

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 2 Discussion

Theory of Human Caring

Does the theory of human caring embody your beliefs about the profession of nursing? Why or why not?

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 3 Discussion

Practice Based in Theory

Should all practice be based in theory? Explain your rationale and cite at least 1 source as evidence.

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 4 Discussion

Practice Setting and Theories

Which of the theories we covered so far best fits the practice setting you work in or that you are interested in working? 

Why do you think the theory you have selected is the best for your practice setting?

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 5 Discussion

Theory-Practice Gap

Does a theory-practice gap exist? Cite at least 1 source or example from practice to support your rationale.

What is your biggest takeaway from this course?

How will you analyze the theory-practice gap in the work environment?

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 1 Assignment  

Theoretical Foundations

Assignment Content

Theories are made up of ideas attempting to structure thinking around a specific happening. Your readings for this week introduce the ideas of phenomena, concepts, propositions, and assumptions. This assignment is designed to help you think about those four aspects and explain the connections between each to help strengthen your understanding of the foundations and working parts of theory.

Define?the following four terms in your own words, citing at least one source:?phenomena,?concept,?proposition, and?assumptions.

Review?your definitions and think of an example from your day-to-day life or your practice experience that includes each of the four ideas.

For example, falls in clinical practice is a?phenomenon?you encounter. The idea that dementia patients are at greater risk for falls is a related?concept. The related?proposition?is that dementia is related to falling in some way. An underlying?assumption?is that patients with dementia do not intend to fall.

Explain?how all four aspects of your example work together to form the basis for a testable theory.

Cite?a minimum of 2 sources in-text and on an APA-formatted reference page or slide.

Format?your assignment as follows:

15- to 20-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes

 Submit your assignment.

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 2 Assignment  

Knowing in Practice

Assignment Content

Jean Watson and Barbara Carper's influence on nursing practice is significant. As all theorists do, both have a perspective through which they view nursing care and practice. This activity will help frame the guiding principles of the University of Phoenix curriculum through the application of theory-based thinking.

Describe the 4 patterns of knowing and how they can be applied in nursing practice.

Summarize the main points of Jean Watson's theory of human caring, including the 10 curative factors.

Determine how Barbara Carper views the following patterns of knowledge:

Empirical knowledge (the science)

Esthetic knowledge (the art)

Ethical knowing (what constitutes good actions for that patient)

Personal knowing (nurse-patient relationship)

 Explain which pattern(s) are more evident or easier to apply in Watson's theory of human caring, citing specific examples to support your explanation.

Reflect on how you may (or do) use caring science in practice and cite a practice scenario in which you could or do apply the theory to patient care.

Cite a minimum of 2 in-text sources and include a page or slide with APA-formatted references, depending on how you format your assignment.

Format your assignment as follows:

15- to 20-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 2 Assignment  

Summative Assessment: Critical Thinking Case Study

Exam Content

Read?the following case study:

You are a staff nurse working in an intensive care unit and assigned to care for a 75-year-old?American Indian?man who had coronary artery bypass graft surgery four days ago. The patient has a history of chronic obstructive?pulmonary disease exacerbated by heavy smoking. His postoperative course has been difficult, and he has suffered?several?setbacks. Staff members, despite their diligent efforts, have not been able to wean him off the ventilator since the surgery. He has required frequent suctioning throughout the shift, and he is being evaluated for the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

In 1 or 2 sentences,?state?the measurable nursing outcome desired related to the improvement of the patient’s condition. Example: Patient will have respiratory?rate of?less than 30 breaths per minute.

Identify?a nursing theory to align with a plan of care to improve this patient’s outcome.

Define?the?nursing theory?concepts?and?align to nursing practice, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making processes and how this can improve the nursing care plan.

Format?your 700-word nursing plan of care. Integrate the nursing theory in the plan of care as a concept map using visual presentation software from the?College of Education Technology Resource Library.

Select?Web Tools

Select?Collaboration & Productivity

 

 

 

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 3 Assignment  

Theory, Practice, and Research

Assignment Content

Analyze?Benner's novice to expert theory. Your analysis should include a(n):

Description of the theory's background and influencing factors, including worldview

Explanation of the underlying assumptions

Evaluation of major strengths and weaknesses

Application of strategies for clinical practice

Citation of a case example from personal or professional life that describes the application in practice

 Cite?a minimum of 3 in-text sources and include a page or slide with APA-formatted references, depending on how you format your assignment.

Format?your assignment as follows:

15- to 20-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes

 Submit your assignment.

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 4 Assignment  

Summative Assessment: Critical Thinking Case Study

Exam Content

Sue is an RN who has been practicing for three years and typically works in labor and delivery, and she volunteers at a clinic that serves diabetic OB patients. She encounters two patients, one who has developed gestational diabetes and the other who has been diabetic her entire life. 

While working on her normal shift in labor and delivery, Sue?oversees?a student nurse who will be graduating in two weeks and assigns this nurse to the newly admitted patient with gestational diabetes. The patient started having contractions about 2 hours ago that are now 2–3 minutes apart lasting approximately 10–15 seconds. 

Develop?a 700-word self-reflective report on?Benner’s?novice?to expert model, describing where you fall on the continuum. In addition, describe where Sue and the student nurse fall on this continuum. Include an explanation as to why you placed each individual in the specific area you did on the continuum. Use this information to develop a personalized nursing theory or model for the above scenario to address the care needed for each patient. 

Define?each stage on the continuum and describe the characteristics associated with each stage. Include setting, patient needs,?level?of understanding, and complexities that may contribute to increased risks. 

Format your self-reflection and nursing theory/model as a concept map. Show alignment of nursing theory based on?Benner’s?stages,?from novice to expert. In addition, show its relation to the nursing process, (including alignment?with critical thinking and clinical decision-making) for an improved nursing care plan. 

Access the College of Education Technology Resource Library?to locate visual presentation resources.

Click Web Tools.

Click Collaboration & Productivity.

 

NSG416 Theoretical Development And Conceptual Frameworks

Week 5 Assignment  

Summative Assessment Critical Thinking Case Study

Exam Content

You are a staff nurse working in an intensive care unit and assigned to care for a 75-year-old African American man who had coronary artery bypass graft surgery four days ago. The patient has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbated by heavy smoking. His postoperative course has been difficult, and he has suffered?a few?setbacks. Staff members, despite their diligent efforts, have not been able to wean him off the ventilator since the surgery. He has required frequent suctioning throughout the shift, and he is being evaluated for the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia. 

Today, when returning from lunch, you observed that an experienced nurse was suctioning your patient. His secretions were thick, and you observed that the nurse was instilling saline into the patient's?endotracheal?tube as she was suctioning him. The patient turned red and began coughing, and it was obvious he was in distress. 

Develop?a plan to address nursing theory gaps in this scenario, including how theory, research, and practice interact to create positive patient outcomes. 

Define the theory-practice?gap and describe how this potential gap can impact nursing practice and patient care. 

Format?your assumptions and findings of the theory-practice gap in a concept map. Show alignment of nursing theory and its relation to the nursing process (including alignment with critical thinking and clinical decision-making) for an improved nursing care plan. Access the?College of Education Technology Resource Library?to locate visual presentation resources. 

Click Web Tools.

Click Collaboration & Productivity.

Submit your assignment.