MN 502 Unit 6 discussion 1

Topic 1: Grand Nursing Theory

Select one of the grand nursing theorists listed within the Unit 6 overview which is of interest to you and evaluate the information available about the model and the theorist to address the following questions: 

1. What in the      background of the theorist as a nursing scholar might have prompted her to      develop the theory? 
2. What are the      central values and beliefs set forth by the theorist? 
3. Which of the      four metaparadigm concepts are included in the model? 
4. Discuss the adequacy      of the model. Did you think it was useful and in what area would you be      more apt to use this model or theory in? Administration, education or      practice?