Theory for doctoral Nursing Practice

Formative Assessment

To critically analyze and compare various nursing theorists and their contributions to the field of nursing. This assessment aims to deepen understanding of nursing theories and their application in clinical practice. 

Part 1: Choose Your Theorists

• Select three nursing theorists whose work interests you. Possible theorists include, but are not limited to: 
  • Florence Nightingale 
  • Jean Watson 
  • Hildegard Peplau 
  • Dorothea Orem 
  • Betty Neuman 
• For each theorist, provide a brief overview that includes their historical context, main concepts, and the significance of their work in nursing.  

Part 2: Compare and Contrast 

• Using a comparison matrix, evaluate the selected theorists based on the following criteria: 
  • Theoretical Foundations (e.g., philosophical underpinnings, definitions of nursing) 
  • Key Concepts (e.g., person, environment, health, nursing) 
  • Nursing Goals (e.g., patient outcomes, health promotion) 
  • Application in Clinical Practice (e.g., care models, interventions)

Document Type/Template

• Word Document, Table, Chart