Theory Assignment

NURS 502

Theory-Based Exemplar Paper (TEP): Theory Analysis Assignment Instructions

You will research, identify, summarize, and critique the theory you plan to use for your Theory-Based Exemplar Paper (TEP) Assignment; if you have not finalized your selection, any nursing theory will be acceptable. Be sure to also identity the level of the theory. Sources for nursing theories include the McEwen & Wills text or accessing various theory websites.

Use 1 of the approaches for critique and evaluation of theory described in chapter 5 of the McEwen & Wills text. Be sure to clearly identify the approach you use. Name the model/approach and the authors/researchers who developed the model, then follow the selected approach for the analysis.

This analysis must be 4–5 pages (excluding the title page and reference page) and include at least 2 scholarly sources.

Refer to the Theory-Based Exemplar Paper (TEP): Theory Analysis Paper Sample. You have the freedom to organize this paper as desired (regarding use of titles for headings/subheadings as applicable). You do not need to include an abstract for this paper. Otherwise, follow current APA format (i.e., inclusion of title page, double-spaced content, and method for citation of references in the body of paper and in the reference list). Cite your textbook and any documentation/articles you utilize in your paper related to your selected theory.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Please reference the Listing of Selected Established Theories and Theorists below for further assistance.

· Benner’s Professional Advancement Model

· Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework

· Cox Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior

· Fitzpatrick Life Perspective

· Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns

· Henderson Nursing Model

· Johnson Behavioral System Model

· King Open Systems Model

· Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort

· Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality

· Leventhal and Johnson’s Theory of Self Regulation

· Levine Conservation Model

· Marker Nursing Model

· Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory

· Neuman Systems Model

· Newman Health Model

· Nightingale’s Nursing Theory

· Orem Self Care Model

· Orlando’s Nursing Theory

· Parses Theory of Human Becoming

· Paterson and Zderad’s Theory of Humanistic Nursing

· Pender Health Promotion Model

· Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Model

· Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings

· Roper’s Activities of Living Model

· Roy Adaptation Model

· Rubin’s Theory of Maternal Identity

· Travelbee Interpersonal Theory

· Watson’s Theory of Caring

· Wiedenbach’s Theory

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