: Comment the Discussion (Class 502 Unit 2 Comment 1

Purpose: Comment the Discussion (Class 502 Unit 2 Comment 1

Thing to Remember:

Answer this discussion with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.

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To Comment

Philosophy, framework, theory, and models are all components in nursing knowledge related to advanced practice nursing.  These concepts are essential in the professional nursing practice.   Philosophy is developed by one’s perception of personal experience and beliefs. This corresponds to what a nurse knows and is reflected by personal morals and ethics.  It is why we do what we do. Advanced practice nursing models are used as a framework to help implement practice.  Framework is the structure that supports a theory of research study and encompasses it.  A metaparadigm is the worldview of a discipline- the view that distinguishes the focus of a discipline such as Nursing. (Butts & Rich, 2018). Theories provide support to nursing practice.  The major difference between a conceptual model/framework and a theory is the level of specificity and practical use. (Alligood, 2010)  Knowledge is dependent on theory and research to provide a cumulative, organized, and dynamic body of current information that can be used to answer questions, solve problems, explore phenomena, and generate new theory. (Johnson & Weber, 2005).  Theories are concepts in nursing models that support outcomes.  Nursing modules offer a directional purpose and structure within the nursing practice. Conceptual modules have practical value because they guide research and practice. (Butts & Rich, 2018