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Nursing Theory Analysis Paper
Overview/Description:
The purpose of this assignment is to describe, evaluate and discuss application of
a nursing grand or mid-range theory. This assignment also provides the learner an opportunity
to connect theory and research to nursing phenomena. Learners will develop an 8-10 page
paper (excluding the title page and references) using APA style to address the elements listed
below.
Theory/Author Name and Background
1. Select a Grand or Mid-Range Theory that is appropriate to your practice setting.
2. Describe the theorist's background in detail and discuss how their experiences have impacted
the theory development.
3. Examine crucial references for the original and/or current work of the theorist and other
authors writing about the selected theory.
4. Identify the phenomenon of concern or problems addressed by the theory.
Theory Description
1. Explain whether the theory uses deductive, inductive or reproductive reasoning. Provide
evidence to support your conclusion.
2. Describe the major concepts of the theory. How are they defined? (theoretically and/or
operationally) Is the author consistent in the use of the concepts and other terms in the theory?
3. Interpret how the concepts are defined. Implicitly or explicitly?
4. Examine the relationships (propositions) among the major concepts.
Evaluation
1. Identify explicit and implicit assumptions (values/beliefs) underlying the theory. On what
assumptions does the theory build?
2. Examine if the theory has a description of the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm. If so,
