NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines

PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to use nursing theory as a way to resolve a problem or issue occurring
within nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, health policy, or advance clinical practice. COURSE OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, a student will demonstrate the ability to:
(CO#1) Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships
among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing.
(PO1)
(CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice.
(PO3, 7, 10)
(CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing
practice. (PO4, 7) TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 275
REQUIREMENTS
Description of the Assignment:
One nursing theory will be presented as a framework to resolve a problem occurring within one of the
professional areas of leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The
same nursing theory selected in Assignment One may be used to resolve the identified problem.
A specific nursing theory must be used. No non-nursing theories are permitted. A category of nursing
theory (grand, middle range, practice) may not be used---only a specific, published nursing theory is to be
selected and applied to the issue or concern important to the profession of nursing as documented in the
nursing literature.
Please note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate
information in all cases. Content
1. Introduction:
The introduction for this paper includes: A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used. General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in
nursing practice. You do not need to go into the specialty area of practice in-depth as this
will be covered in another section of the paper.
A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.
Information identifying the sections of this assignment.
References from nursing literature are required. 2. Description of Issue or Concern:
The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being significant to the professional area
of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The issue
or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following
questions. What is the specific issue or concern being presented? Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its
frequency of occurrence? Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?
References from nursing literature are required.
3. Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern:
This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing theory to resolve the described
issue or concern. Required information includes: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required:
o A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the
issue or concern
o A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used
o A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented
o A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either
the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.
References from nursing literature are required.
4. Conclusion:
This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the
selected nursing theory and its application to the issue or concern.
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying
nursing theory to a professional issue or concern. PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT
Format and Special Instructions
1. A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories are not allowed to be used. NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx Revised 01/2016 DRL 2 2. Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page and reference page. Points
will be deducted for not meeting these requirements.
3. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references are required. References must be current – not older than
5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. Consult with the
course instructor about using an older source.
4. A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson
information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional
information regarding scholarly references, please review “What is a scholarly source?” located in
the Course Resource tab. Information from .com websites may be incorrect.
5. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in APA format as presented
in the 6th edition of the manual
6. Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and cited correctly.
7. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing as
presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assignmen
t Criteria
Introduction Point
s % 30 11% Description
The introduction for this paper includes:
A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used.
General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to
solve problems/issues in nursing practice.
A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is
required.
Information identifying the sections of this assignment.
References from nursing literature are required. Description of
Issue or
Concern 80 29% The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as
being significant to the professional area of either leadership,
education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The
issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely
by answering each of the following questions. What is the specific issue or concern being presented? Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or
concern? What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue
or concern including its frequency of occurrence? Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the
issue or concern? NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx Revised 01/2016 DRL 3 References from nursing literature are required.
Application of
Selected
Nursing
Theory to
Issue or
Concern 90 33% This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing
theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required
information includes: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the
identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the
following information being required:
o A specific description of how the selected nursing
theory can help to resolve the issue or concern
o A specific and detailed description of the strategy to
be used
o A specific and detailed description of how the
strategy can be implemented
o A specific and detailed description of one
suggestion for future research into either the
selected nursing theory or selected issue or
concern.
References from nursing literature are required. Conclusion 30 11% This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of
the assignment including the selected nursing theory and its
application to the issue or concern.
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new
knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional
issue or concern. Paper
Requirements 10 4% A nursing theory must be used.
Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages
Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain
College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly
references for this assignment.
References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid
rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. APA Format 15 5% Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must
follow APA guidelines as found in the 6 th edition of the manual. This
includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper.
[one deduction for each type of APA style error]. Citations in
Text 10 4% Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and
referenced correctly. NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx Revised 01/2016 DRL 4 Writing
Mechanics
Total 10 275 4% 100% Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6 th
edition of the APA manual.
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements. NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx Revised 01/2016 DRL 5 GRADING RUBRIC FOR NR 501 W6 APPLICATION OF NURSING THEORY
Assignment
Criteria Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest
level of performance
Content Possible Points = 240 Points
Introduction
30 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and included
all of the following
elements: Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of
performance A nursing theory was
used.
General statements on
the idea of nursing theory
being applied to solve
problems/issues in
nursing practice.
A one-paragraph
summary of the selected
specific nursing theory is
required.
Information identifying the
sections of this
assignment. 26 Points
Presentation of
information was good, but
was superficial in places
and included all of the
following elements:
General statements on
the idea of nursing theory
being applied to solve
problems/issues in
nursing practice.
A one-paragraph
summary of the selected
specific nursing theory is
required.
Information identifying
the sections of this
assignment.
References from nursing
literature are required. References from nursing
NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory
level of performance Revised 01/2016 DRL Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of
performance 24 Points
Presentation of
information was minimally
demonstrated in the all of
the following elements: 10 Points
Presentation of
information in one or two
of the following elements
fails to meet expectations: General statements on
the idea of nursing theory
being applied to solve
problems/issues in
nursing practice. A one-paragraph
summary of the selected
specific nursing theory is
required.
Information identifying
the sections of this
assignment.
Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of
performance
0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in three or
more of the following
elements: General statements on the idea of nursing
theory being applied to
solve problems/issues
in nursing practice.
A one-paragraph
summary of the selected specific
nursing theory is
required.
Information identifying
the sections of this assignment. Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. General statements
on the idea of
nursing theory being
applied to solve
problems/issues in
nursing practice.
A one-paragraph
summary of the
selected specific
nursing theory is
required.
Information
identifying the
sections of this
assignment. Limited or no references
from nursing literature 6 literature are required. Description of
Issue or Concern were provided. 80 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and included
all of the following
elements: 75 Points
Presentation of
information was good, but
was superficial in places
and included all of the
following elements: The selected issue or
concern must be clearly
identified as being
significant to the
professional area of either
leadership, education,
informatics, healthcare
policy or nurse
practitioner. The selected issue or
concern must be clearly
identified as being as
being significant to the
professional area of either
leadership, education,
informatics, healthcare
policy or nurse
practitioner. The issue or concern must
be presented
comprehensively, but
concisely by answering
each of the following
questions. What is the
specific issue or
concern being
presented? Why should the
nursing profession
care about this NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx The issue or concern must
be presented
comprehensively, but
concisely by answering
each of the following
questions. What is the
specific issue or
concern being
presented? Why should the
nursing profession
care about this
issue or concern?
Revised 01/2016 DRL 68 Points
Presentation of
information was minimally
demonstrated in the all of
the following elements: 32 Points
Presentation of
information in one or two
of the following elements
fails to meet expectations: The selected issue or
concern must be clearly
identified as being as
being significant to the
professional area of either
leadership, education,
informatics, healthcare
policy or nurse
practitioner. The selected issue or
concern must be clearly
identified as being as being
significant to the
professional area of either
leadership, education,
informatics, healthcare
policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must
be presented
comprehensively, but
concisely by answering
each of the following
questions. What is the
specific issue or
concern being
presented? Why should the
nursing profession
care about this
issue or concern? What does the The issue or concern must
be presented
comprehensively, but
concisely by answering
each of the following
questions. What is the specific
issue or concern
being presented? Why should the
nursing profession
care about this
issue or concern? What does the
nursing literature
have to say about 0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in three or
more of the following
elements:
The selected issue or
concern must be clearly
identified as being as
being significant to the
professional area of
either leadership,
education, informatics,
healthcare policy or
nurse practitioner.
The issue or concern
must be presented
comprehensively, but
concisely by answering
each of the following
questions. What is the
specific issue or
concern being
presented? Why should the
nursing
profession care
about this issue
7 issue or concern?
What does the
nursing literature
have to say about
this issue or
concern including
its frequency of
occurrence?
Who are the
stakeholders or
the people
affected by the
issue or concern? References from nursing
literature are required.
Application of
Selected Nursing
Theory to Issue
or Concern What does the
nursing literature
have to say about
this issue or
concern including
its frequency of
occurrence?
Who are the
stakeholders or
the people
affected by the
issue or concern? References from nursing
literature are required. 90 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and included
all of the following
elements: 79 Points
Presentation of
information was good, but
was superficial in places
and included all of the
following elements: Restating the selected
nursing theory to be used. Restating the selected
nursing theory to be used. Identification of one
strategy useful in
resolving the identified
issue or concern.
The strategy should be
presented in depth with Identification of one
strategy useful in
resolving the identified
issue or concern. NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx The strategy should be
Revised 01/2016 DRL nursing literature
have to say about
this issue or
concern including
its frequency of
occurrence?
Who are the
stakeholders or
the people
affected by the
issue or concern? Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. this issue or
concern including
its frequency of
occurrence?
Who are the
stakeholders or the
people affected by
the issue or
concern? Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. or concern?
What does the
nursing literature
have to say about
this issue or
concern including
its frequency of
occurrence?
Who are the
stakeholders or
the people
affected by the
issue or concern? Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 72 Points
Presentation of
information was minimally
demonstrated in the all of
the following elements: 34 Points
Presentation of
information in one or two
of the following elements
fails to meet expectations: Restating the selected
nursing theory to be used. Restating the selected
nursing theory to be used. Identification of one
strategy useful in
resolving the identified
issue or concern. Identification of one
strategy useful in resolving
the identified issue or
concern. The strategy should be
presented in depth with The strategy should be
presented in depth with 0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in three or
more of the following
elements:
Restating the selected
nursing theory to be
used.
Identification of one
strategy useful in
resolving the identified
issue or concern. 8 the following information
being required: A specific
description of
how the selected
nursing theory
can help to
resolve the issue
or concern A specific and
detailed
description of the
strategy to be
used A specific and
detailed
description of
how the strategy
can be
implemented A specific and
detailed
description of one
suggestion for
future research
into either the
selected nursing
theory or selected
issue or concern.
References from nursing
literature are required. NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx presented in depth with
the following information
being required: A specific
description of
how the selected
nursing theory
can help to
resolve the issue
or concern A specific and
detailed
description of the
strategy to be
used A specific and
detailed
description of
how the strategy
can be
implemented A specific and
detailed
description of one
suggestion for
future research
into either the
selected nursing
theory or selected
issue or concern.
References from nursing
literature are required. Revised 01/2016 DRL the following information
being required: A specific
description of
how the selected
nursing theory
can help to
resolve the issue
or concern A specific and
detailed
description of the
strategy to be
used A specific and
detailed
description of
how the strategy
can be
implemented A specific and
detailed
description of one
suggestion for
future research
into either the
selected nursing
theory or selected
issue or concern.
Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. the following information
being required: A specific
description of how
the selected
nursing theory can
help to resolve the
issue or concern A specific and
detailed
description of the
strategy to be used A specific and
detailed
description of how
the strategy can be
implemented A specific and
detailed
description of one
suggestion for
future research
into either the
selected nursing
theory or selected
issue or concern. The strategy should be
presented in depth with
the following information
being required: A specific
description of
how the selected
nursing theory
can help to
resolve the issue
or concern A specific and
detailed
description of the
strategy to be
used A specific and
detailed
description of
how the strategy
can be
implemented Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 9 A specific and
detailed
description of
one suggestion
for future
research into
either the
selected nursing
theory or
selected issue or
concern. Conclusion Paper
Specifications 30 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and included
all of the following
elements: 26 Points
Presentation of
information was good, but
was superficial in places
and included all of the
following elements: This section provide a
summary or review of the
key elements of the
assignment including: the selected
nursing theory its application to
the issue or
concern. This section provide a
summary or review of the
key elements of the
assignment including: the selected
nursing theory its application to
the issue or
concern. Self-reflection on the new
knowledge gained about
applying nursing theory to
a professional issue or
concern.
10 Points
This section included all of
the following: Self-reflection on the new
knowledge gained about
applying nursing theory to
a professional issue or
concern.
9 Points
This section included
three of the following: A nursing theory was
used.
Paper meets length
NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx 24 Points
Presentation of
information was minimally
demonstrated in the all of
the following elements: 11 Points
Presentation of
information in one or two
of the following elements
fails to meet expectations: This section provide a
summary or review of the
key elements of the
assignment including: the selected
nursing theory its application to
the issue or
concern. This section provide a
summary or review of the
key elements of the
assignment including: the selected
nursing theory its application to
the issue or
concern. Self-reflection on the new
knowledge gained about
applying nursing theory to
a professional issue or
concern. Self-reflection on the new
knowledge gained about
applying nursing theory to
a professional issue or
concern. 8 Points
This section included only
two of the following: 4 Points
This section included only
one of the following: A nursing theory was
used. A nursing theory was
used. A nursing theory was used. Paper meets length Paper meets length Revised 01/2016 DRL Paper meets length
requirements of 6 to 8 Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided.
0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in three or
more of the following
elements:
This section provide a
summary or review of the
key elements of the
assignment including: the selected
nursing theory its application to
the issue or
concern.
Self-reflection on the new
knowledge gained about
applying nursing theory
to a professional issue or
concern.
0 Points
This section included
none of the following:
A nursing theory was
used.
Paper meets length
10 requirements of 6 to 8
pages
Minimum of 6 nursing
references requirements of 6 to 8
pages
Minimum of 6 nursing
references requirements of 6 to 8
pages
Minimum of 6 nursing
references pages
Minimum of 6 nursing
references requirements of 6 to 8
pages
Minimum of 6 nursing
references A dictionary, required
textbooks for this course
and Chamberlain College
of Nursing lesson
information, was NOT
used as scholarly
references for this
assignment. A dictionary, required
textbooks for this course
and Chamberlain College
of Nursing lesson
information, was NOT
used as scholarly
references for this
assignment. A dictionary, required
textbooks for this course
and Chamberlain College
of Nursing lesson
information, was NOT
used as scholarly
references for this
assignment. A dictionary, or required
textbooks for this course or
Chamberlain College of
Nursing lesson information,
was used as scholarly
references for this
assignment. A dictionary, or required
textbooks for this course
or Chamberlain College
of Nursing lesson
information, was used as
scholarly references for
this assignment. References are current within a 5-year time frame
unless a valid rationale is
provided and the instructor
has approved them. References are current within a 5-year time
frame unless a valid
rationale is provided and
the instructor has
approved them. References are current within a 5-year time frame
unless a valid rationale is
provided and the
instructor has approved
them. References are current within a 5-year time frame
unless a valid rationale is
provided and the
instructor has approved
them. References are current within a 5-year time frame
unless a valid rationale is
provided and the
instructor has approved
them. Content Subtotal
Format
Possible Points =
35 Points
APA Style 15 Points
APA guidelines, as per the
6th edition of the manual,
are demonstrated for the title page, running head, body of paper
(including citations
and headings), and NR501 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines.docx 13 Points
APA guidelines, as per the
6th edition of the manual,
are demonstrated for the title page, running head, body of paper
(including citations Revised 01/2016 DRL 240_____of points 12 Points
APA guidelines, as per the
6th edition of the manual,
are demonstrated for the title page, running head, body of paper
(including citations 6 Points
APA guidelines, as per the
6th edition of the manual,
are demonstrated for the title page, running head, body of paper
(including citations and 0 Points
APA guidelines, as per the
6th edition of the manual,
are demonstrated for the title page, running head, body of paper
(including citations 11 reference page One deduction for each
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