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NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines and Rubric
PURPOSE
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete a concept analysis of a concept found
in a nursing theory using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the
selected concept as well as application within the profession. COURSE OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the 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) DUE DATE Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 4
Total Points Possible: 250 Points
REQUIREMENTS
Description of the Assignment
This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of ONE concept found in a
nursing theory. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. The
selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to
synthesize knowledge for application within the model and alternative cases. Non-nursing theories may NOT
be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The
scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.
Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.
Criteria for Content
1. Introduction
The introduction substantively presents all following 4 (four) elements: Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development,
Identifies the selected nursing concept,
Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and NR501 CONCEPT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND SCORING RUBRIC Names the sections of the paper. 2. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
This section includes: Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this
section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory
is substantively presented.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.
3. Literature review
This section requires: A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected
concept.
Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented
in an organized fashion. Support from nursing literature is required.
Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful
resource for the literature review.
4. Defining attributes
For this section: A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept. For this situation, the
characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.
5. Antecedent and Consequence
This section requires the identification of: 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event. In this situation,
an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept.
A consequence follows or is the result of an event. In this situation a consequence follows or is the
result of the selected nursing concept.
6. Empirical Referents
This section requires the identification of: 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
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A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the
selected nursing concept.
7. Model Cases
1 model case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case
each of the following areas: Definition,
All identified attributes,
Antecedent,
Consequence, and
Empirical referent or Measurement Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the created model case.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation: A model case is an example of the hypothetical individual who demonstrates all of the
attributes, antecedents, consequences, and referents noted previously in this assignment.
8. Alternative Cases
This section requires: The identification of 2 (two) alternative cases correctly created and presented. The two
required alternative cases are:
Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected nursing
concept.
Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept) Applies information from selected nursing theory.
Explanation: Alternative cases represent the opposite of the model case.
For this assignment, two alternative cases are required. These are: Borderline case which is a created case where one or two of the previously identified
attributes are missing.
Contrary case which is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the
selected nursing concept. 9. Conclusion
This section requires: Summarization of key information regarding:
o Selected nursing concept,
o Selected nursing theory, and
o Application of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice. NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx Revised 04/2016 DRL 3 NR501 CONCEPT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND SCORING RUBRIC The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about
applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern. PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1 The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 8, but no more than 10
pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in
the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except
for the introduction where no heading is used.
The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. Non-nursing
theories may NOT be used.
A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and
Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this
assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of
the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing
references. For additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please see “What is a
scholarly source” located in the Course Resources tab. Be aware that information from .com
websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the
instructor has approved them.
Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced
correctly.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal,
scientific writing.
PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide
accurate information in all cases. 2 3
4 5
6
7 Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or
find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of nonnursing theories is NOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory,
please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Behavioral system
Boundary lines
Caring
Empowerment
Homeostasis
Noise
Open system
Palliative care
Resources
Self-care NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx Adaptation
Comfort
Compassion
Engagement
Leadership
Meaningfulness
Modeling
Pain
Pattern
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Assignment Criteria
Introduction Poi
nts % 10 4 Description
The introduction substantively presents all
following 4 (four) elements: Identifies the role of concept analysis
within theory development, Identifies the selected nursing concept, Identifies the nursing theory from which
the selected concept was obtained, and Identifies the sections of the paper
References from nursing literature are required. Definition/Explanation of
Selected Concept 25 10 This section includes: Defines/explains the concept using
scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe
used for this section ONLY, and additional
scholarly nursing references are required),
and Information about the concept as discussed
by the theorist from the selected nursing
theory is substantively presented.
References from nursing literature are required. Literature Review 30 12 This section requires: A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six)
scholarly nursing literature sources on the
selected concept. Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the
concept found in the reviewed sources are
presented in an organized fashion. Defining Attributes 25 10 For this section: A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are
required.
References from nursing literature are required. Antecedents & Consequences 25 10 This section requires the identification of: 1 antecedent of the selected nursing
concept, and 1 consequence of the selected nursing
concept. NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx Revised 04/2016 DRL 5 NR501 CONCEPT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND SCORING RUBRIC
References from nursing literature are required.
Empirical Referents 25 10 This section requires the identification of: 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected
nursing concept.
References from nursing literature are required. Model Case 30 12 This section requires:
1 model case is created by the student and
discussed substantively by demonstrating within
the case each of the following areas: Definition,
All identified attributes,
Antecedent,
Consequence, and
Empirical referent or Measurement Information from selected nursing theory is applied
to the created model case.
Alternative Cases (one borderline;
one contrary) 30 12 This section requires: The identification of 2 (two) alternative
cases correctly created and presented. The
two required alternative cases are:
o Borderline (absence of one or two
of previously identified attributes
of the selected nursing concept.
o Contrary (demonstrates the
complete opposite of selected
nursing concept
Applies information from selected nursing theory. Conclusion 10 4 This section requires: Summarization of key information
regarding: Selected nursing concept, Selected nursing theory, and Application of concept analysis
findings to advanced nursing
practice. Paper Specifications
NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx 20 8 The concluding statements include selfreflection on the new knowledge gained
about applying nursing theory to a
professional issue or concern. A nursing theory was used. Revised 04/2016 DRL 6 NR501 CONCEPT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND SCORING RUBRIC The source of the concept for this assignment was a
published nursing theory. Non-nursing theories
may NOT be used.
Paper meets length requirements of 8 to 10 pages
Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references
A dictionary (except for Definition section),
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 (6th edition) 10 4 Title page, running head, body of paper, and
reference page must follow APA guidelines as found
in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the
use of headings for each section of the paper
except for the introduction where no heading is
used.
One deduction for each type of APA style error Citations in Text 5 2 Ideas and information that come from readings
must be cited and referenced correctly. Writing Mechanics 5 2 Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and
punctuation are followed and consistent with
formal written work as found in the 6th edition of
the APA manual. 250 100 % Total NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the
above requirements. Revised 04/2016 DRL 7 NR501 CONCEPT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND SCORING RUBRIC GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment
Criteria Content
Possible
Points = 230
Points
Introduction Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest
level of performance Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level
of performance Meets
(80%)
Competent or
satisfactory level of
performance Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of
performance Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of
performance 10 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and
included all of the
following elements: 9 Points
Presentation of
information was good,
but was superficial in
places and included all
of the following
elements: 8 Points
Presentation of
information was
minimally
demonstrated in the all
of the following
elements: 4 Points
Presentation of
information in one or
two of the following
elements fails to meet
expectations: 0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in three or
more of the following
elements: Identifies the role of
concept analysis within
theory development. Identifies the role of
concept analysis within
theory development. Identifies the selected
nursing concept. Identifies the selected
nursing concept. Identifies the nursing
theory from which the
selected concept was
obtained. Identifies the nursing
theory from which the
selected concept was
obtained. A nursing theory was
used. A nursing theory was used. Identifies the role of
concept analysis
within theory
development. Identifies the role of
concept analysis within
theory development. Identifies the role of
concept analysis within
theory development. Identifies the selected
nursing concept. Identifies the selected
nursing concept. Identifies the selected
nursing concept. Identifies the nursing
theory from which the
selected concept was
obtained. Identifies the nursing
theory from which the
selected concept was
obtained. Identifies the nursing
theory from which the
selected concept was
obtained. A nursing theory was
used. A nursing theory was
used. A nursing theory was
used. NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx Revised 04/2016 DRL Identifies the sections of
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Identifies the sections
of the paper.
References from
nursing literature are
required. Definition/Ex
planation of
Selected
Concept 25 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and
included all of the
following elements:
Defines/explains the
concept using
scholarly literature (a
dictionary maybe used
for this section ONLY,
and additional
scholarly nursing
references are
required).
Information about the
concept as discussed
by the theorist from
the selected nursing
theory. NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx Identifies the sections
of the paper.
References from
nursing literature are
required. Identifies the sections
of the paper.
Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. 22 Points
Presentation of
information was good,
but was superficial in
places and included all
of the following
elements: 20 Points
Presentation of
information was
minimally
demonstrated in the all
of the following
elements: Defines/explains the
concept using scholarly
literature (a dictionary
maybe used for this
section ONLY, and
additional scholarly
nursing references are
required). Defines/explains the
concept using scholarly
literature (a dictionary
maybe used for this
section ONLY, and
additional scholarly
nursing references are
required), and Information about the
concept as discussed by
the theorist from the
selected nursing theory. Information about the
concept as discussed by
the theorist from the
selected nursing theory. Revised 04/2016 DRL Identifies the sections of
the paper. the paper. Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 10 Points
Presentation of
information in one of
the following elements
fails to meet
expectations: 0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in two or
more of the following
elements: Defines/explains the
concept using scholarly
literature (a dictionary
maybe used for this
section ONLY, and
additional scholarly
nursing references are
required), and Defines/explains the
concept using scholarly
literature (a dictionary
maybe used for this
section ONLY, and
additional scholarly
nursing references are
required), and Information about the
concept as discussed by
the theorist from the
selected nursing theory. Information about the
concept as discussed by
the theorist from the
selected nursing theory. Limited or no references Limited or no references
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References from
nursing literature are
required. Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. from nursing literature
were provided. from nursing literature
were provided. 26 Points
Presentation of
information was good,
but was superficial in
places and included all
of the following
elements: 24 Points
Presentation of
information was
minimally
demonstrated in the all
of the following
elements: 11 Points
Presentation of
information in one of the
following elements fails
to meet expectations: 0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in the
following elements: A substantive discussion
of at least 6 (six)
nursing literature
sources on the selected
concept. A substantive discussion
of at least 6 (six)
nursing literature
sources on the selected
concept. A substantive discussion
of at least 6 (six) nursing
literature sources on the
selected concept. A substantive discussion of
at least 6 (six) nursing
literature sources on the
selected concept. Themes, ideas, and/or
facts about the
concept found in the
reviewed sources are
presented in an
organized fashion.
25 Points Themes, ideas, and/or
facts about the concept
found in the reviewed
sources are presented
in an organized fashion.
22 Points Themes, ideas, and/or
facts about the concept
found in the reviewed
sources are presented
in an organized fashion.
20 Points Themes, ideas, and/or
facts about the concept
found in the reviewed
sources are presented in
an organized fashion. Themes, ideas, and/or
facts about the concept
found in the reviewed
sources are presented in a
disorganized fashion. 10 Points 0 Points Presentation of
information was
exceptional and
included all of the Presentation of
information was good,
but was superficial in
places and included all Presentation of
information was
minimally
demonstrated in the all Presentation of
information from
following elements fails
to meet expectations: Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in the
following elements: References from
nursing literature are
required. Literature
Review 30 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and
included all of the
following elements:
A substantive
discussion of at least 6
(six) nursing literature
sources on the
selected concept. Defining
Attributes NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx Revised 04/2016 DRL 10 NR501 CONCEPT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND SCORING RUBRIC
following elements:
A minimum of 3
(three) attributes
References from
nursing literature are
required. Antecedents
&
Consequenc
es 25 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and
included all of the
following elements:
1 antecedent of the
selected nursing
concept.
1 consequence of the
selected nursing
concept.
References from
nursing literature are
required. Empirical
Referents 25 Points
Presentation of NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx of the following
elements: of the following
elements: A minimum of 3 (three)
attributes are required. A minimum of 3 (three)
attributes are required. References from
nursing literature are
required. Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. 22 Points
Presentation of
information was good,
but was superficial in
places and included all
of the following
elements: 20 Points
Presentation of
information was
minimally
demonstrated in the all
of the following
elements: 1 antecedent of the
selected nursing
concept. 1 antecedent of the
selected nursing
concept. 1 consequence of the
selected nursing
concept. 1 consequence of the
selected nursing
concept. References from
nursing literature are
required. Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. 22 Points
Presentation of 20 Points
Presentation of Revised 04/2016 DRL One or two attributes of
the selected nursing
concepts were
presented.
Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 10 Points
Presentation of
information in one of the
following elements fails
to meet expectations:
1 antecedent of the
selected nursing
concept.
1 consequence of the
selected nursing
concept.
Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 10 Points
Presentation of No attributes of the
selected nursing concept
were presented.
Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in two or
more of the following
elements:
1 antecedent of the
selected nursing concept. 1 consequence of selected
nursing concept.
Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 0 Points
Presentation of
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information was
exceptional and
included all of the
following elements:
2 (two) empirical
referents of the
selected nursing
concept.
References from
nursing literature are
required. Model Case 30 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and
included all of the
following elements:
1 model case was
created by the student
and discussed
substantively by
demonstrating within
the case each of the
following areas: Definition,
All identified
attributes,
Antecedent,
Consequence, NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines.docx information was good,
but was superficial in
places and included all
of the following
elements: information was
minimally
demonstrated in the all
of the following
elements: 2 (two) empirical
referents of the
selected nursing
concept. 2 (two) empirical
referents of the
selected nursing
concept. References from
nursing literature are
required. Limited references from
nursing literature were
provided. 26 Points
Presentation of
information was good,
but was superficial in
places and included all
of the following
elements: 24 Points
Presentation of
information was
minimally
demonstrated in the all
of the following
elements: 1 model case is created
by the student and
discussed substantively
by demonstrating
within the case each of
the following areas: Definition,
All identified
attributes,
Antecedent,
Consequence, Revised 04/2016 DRL 1 model case was
created by the student
and 1 or 2 of the
following are missing: Definition,
All identified
attributes,
Antecedent,
Consequence,
and information in one of the information is
following elements fails
unsatisfactory in two of
to meet expectations:
the following elements:
2(two) empirical
referents of the selected
nursing concept.
Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 2(two) empirical referents
of the selected nursing
concept.
Limited or no references
from nursing literature
were provided. 11 Points
Presentation of
information in the
following elements fails
to meet expectations: 0 Points
Presentation of
information is
unsatisfactory in the
following elements: 1 model case was
created by the student
and 3 of the following
are missing: Definition, All identified
attributes, Antecedent, Consequence,
and Empirical
referent 1 model case was created
by the student and 4 or
more of the following are
missing: Definition, All identified
attributes, Antecedent, Consequence, and Empirical referent
Information from selected
12 NR501 CONCEPT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND SCORING RUBRIC Alternative
Cases (one
borderline;
one
contrary) and
Empirical
referent and
Empirical
referent Empirical
referent Information from
selected nursing theory
is applied to the created
model case. Information from
selected nursing
theory is applied to
the created model
case. Information from
selected nursing theory
is applied to the created
model case. 30 Points
Presentation of
information was
exceptional and...