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Week 5: Application of Theory Assignment

Purpose

Within the profession of nursing, multiple theories, models, and conceptual frameworks have been created to serve as a foundation for practice. The purpose of this assignment is to appraise the value of the model in serving as a theoretical framework and apply the model to your selected area of future professional nursing practice (your MSN track). For this assignment, you will select any of the nursing models or theories focused on care or culture to address within the paper.

Course Outcomes

Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:

· Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO #2)

· Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing practice. (CO#4)

Requirements

Criteria for Content

Select one of the models/theories presented in the week 5 lesson

1. In a three- to four-page scholarly paper, address the following:

· Provide a succinct overview of the model or theory you have selected and discuss how the selected model or theory addresses the four concepts within the nursing metaparadigm (person, health, nursing, environment).

· Discuss how the selected model or theory qualifies as a theoretical framework within the profession of nursing, and its use within the profession.

· Describe how the chosen model or theory can be applied in your future nurse practitioner role.

 

Preparing the paper

Submission Requirements

1. Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the written assessment. 

2. Length: The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) is at least three and no more than four pages in length.

3. A minimum of four (4) scholarly literature sources must be used.

4. Submission: Submit your file to the Canvas course site by the due date/time indicated.

5. -The assignment will be submitted automatically through Turnitin.

· After submission, please review your Turnitin report.

· You may make changes to your document and submit only ONCE more by the due date (a total of TWO submissions).

· Your SECOND submission will be considered final.

Best Practices in Preparing the Project

The following are best practices in preparing this project.

1. Review directions thoroughly.

2. Follow submission requirements.

3. Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.

4. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

5. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

6. Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.

7. Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.

Grading Criteria

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT 

Category 

Points 

Description 

Introduction 

20 

10% 

Introduction includes general statements on the value of nursing models and theories as a framework for practice. State the selected model or theory that will be analyzed, and the NP specialty to which application will be presented. Identify sections of the paper. Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your assertions.   

Overview of Selected Model 

40 

20% 

Present a succinct overview of the selected model/theory. Discuss the key concepts within the model. Explain how the model addresses each of the concepts within the metaparadigm (person, health, nursing, and environment). Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your assertions.   

Appraisal of the Model as a Nursing Theory 

40 

20% 

Explain how the selected model/theory serves (or does not serve) as a theoretical framework for nursing practice for your selected NP specialty area. Discuss how the theory/model has been used within the profession. Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your assertions.   

Application of the Model to Advanced Practice Nursing 

40 

20% 

Discuss how the model/theory can serve as a theoretical framework to inform and guide practice within your future nurse practitioner practice. Include one specific example of a population with which the theory/model may be useful. Your example should be substantive, specific, and include a detailed description of how the model would be applied. 

· The example may come from a published source, or it may be your own creative idea.   

· Conventions of formal, scholarly writing should be used (do not use first person) 

Provide citations from scholarly nursing sources to validate your work.   

Conclusion 

30 

15% 

Provide a succinct conclusion to the paper, including the following elements: 

· Concluding summary of the model/theory and its value as a theoretical framework  

· Proposed application of the model/theory as a framework for practice in the NP role 

· Self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assignment. Writing in the first-person may be included for the self-reflection.  

 

170 

85% 

Total CONTENT Points= 170 

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT 

Category 

Points 

Description 

APA Format 

15 

7.5% 

Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper (one deduction for each type of APA style error). Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and referenced correctly.  A minimum of four (4) scholarly references are used.  

Writing Mechanics 

10 

5% 

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment first person may be used. 

References and Page Length  

2.5% 

Students are to use at least four (4) scholarly references. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least three but no more than four pages. 

 

30 

15% 

Total FORMAT Points= 30 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL=200points 

Rubric

NR501NP_WK5 Application of Theory_SEPT19

NR501NP_WK5 Application of Theory_SEPT19

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

• Includes general statements on the value of nursing models as a framework for practice. • States the selected model that will be analyzed, and the NP specialty to which application will be presented. • Identifies sections of the paper. • Provides citations from scholarly nursing sources.

20.0 pts

Excellent

Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the required elements.

18.0 pts

V. Good

Presentation of information is superficial and includes all of the required elements.

17.0 pts

Satisfactory

Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the required elements.

10.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the required elements.

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the required elements.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverview of Selected Model

• Selects a theory or model related to care or culture. • Presents a succinct overview of the selected model. • Discusses the key concepts within the model. • Explain how the model addresses each of the concepts within the metaparadigm (person, health, nursing, and environment) • Provides citations from scholarly nursing sources.

40.0 pts

Excellent

Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the required elements.

36.0 pts

V. Good

Presentation of information is superficial and includes all of the required elements.

33.0 pts

Satisfactory

Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the required elements.

20.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the required elements.

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the required elements.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppraisal of the Model as a Nursing Theory

• Explains how the selected model qualifies as a theory to serve as a theoretical framework for nursing practice. • Discusses how the model has been used within the profession. • Provides citations from scholarly sources.

40.0 pts

Excellent

Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the required elements.

36.0 pts

V. Good

Presentation of information is superficial and includes all of the required elements.

33.0 pts

Satisfactory

Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the required elements.

20.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the required elements.

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the required elements.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of the Model to Advanced Practice Nursing

• Discusses how the model can serve as a theoretical framework to inform and guide practice as a nurse practitioner. • Includes one specific example which portrays application of the model to practice as a nurse practitioner. Your example should be substantive, specific, and include a detailed description of how the model would be applied. • The example may come from a published source, or it may be your own creative idea. • Conventions of formal, scholarly writing should be used (do not use first person) • Provides citations from scholarly nursing sources

40.0 pts

Excellent

Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the required elements.

36.0 pts

V. Good

Presentation of information is superficial and includes all of the required elements.

33.0 pts

Satisfactory

Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the required elements.

20.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the required elements.

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the required elements.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

o Concluding summary of the model and its value as a theoretical framework o Proposed application of the model as a framework for NP practice o Self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assignment o Writing in the first-person may be included for the self-reflection

30.0 pts

Excellent

Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the required elements.

27.0 pts

V. Good

Presentation of information is superficial and includes all of the required elements.

25.0 pts

Satisfactory

Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the required elements.

15.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the required elements.

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the required elements.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page; • running head; • body of paper (including citations and headings); and • reference page. One deduction for each type of APA format error.

15.0 pts

Excellent

0 to 1 APA error is present

14.0 pts

V. Good

2–3 APA errors are present

12.0 pts

Satisfactory

4–5 APA errors are present

8.0 pts

Needs Improvement

6–7 APA errors are present

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

8 or greater APA errors are present

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics

Grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment, first person may be used.

10.0 pts

Excellent

1–2 errors

9.0 pts

V. Good

3–4 errors

8.0 pts

Satisfactory

5–6 errors

5.0 pts

Needs Improvement

7–8 errors

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

9 or greater errors

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences and Page Length

Students are to use at least four (4) scholarly references. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least three but no more than four pages.

5.0 pts

Excellent

At least 4 scholarly references are used Paper is at least 3 but no more than 4 pages.

4.0 pts

V. Good

3 scholarly references are used Paper is at least 3 but no more than 4 pages.

3.0 pts

Satisfactory

2 scholarly references are used Paper is at least 3 but no more than 4 pages.

2.0 pts

Needs Improvement

1 scholarly reference is used Paper is at least 3 but no more than 4 pages.

0.0 pts

Unsatisfactory

0 scholarly reference is used OR Paper is <3 or > 4 pages.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate penalty deductions

Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.

0.0 pts

Manual Deductions

0.0 pts

Manual Deductions

0.0 pts

Total Points: 200.0

References to use

Baker, V. (2018). Theories focused on health equity and health disparities. In J. B. Butts & K. L. Rich, Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice, 3rd ed. (pp. 393-416). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett

Campinha-Bacote, J. (2002). The process of cultural competence in the delivery of healthcare services: A model of care. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 13(3), 181-184.

Duffy, J. (2018).Theories focused on caring. In J. B. Butts & K. L. Rich, Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice, 3rd ed. (pp. 545-559). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett

McCance, T. McCormack, B., & Dewing, J. (2011). An exploration of person-centeredness in practice. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 16(2). doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol16No02Man01

McCormack, B., & McCance, T. (2006). Developing a conceptual framework for person-centred nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 56(5), 472-479.

McCormack, B., & McCance, T. (2017). Person-centered practice in nursing and health care. Theory and practice (2nd ed.). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.

McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Nelson, S. (2018). Theories focused on interpersonal relationships. In J. B. Butts & K. L. Rich, Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice, 3rd ed. (pp. 267-316). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett

Office of Minority Health. (n.d.) What is CLAS? Retrieved from https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/what-is-clas

Purnell, L. (2018). Models and theories focused on culture. In J. B. Butts & K. L. Rich, Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice, 3rd ed. (pp. 565-599). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett

Watson Caring Science Institute. (2018). Core concepts of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring/Caring Sciences. Retrieved from www.watsoncaringscience.org

Watson, J. (2008). Nursing: The philosophy and science of caring (rev. ed.), Boulder: University Press of Colorado.