Applying nursing theory to nursing practice

        In order to apply nursing theory to nursing practice, the nurse must have a knowledge base of the theoretical works of the nursing profession. In module B you will be introduced to specific theoretical works of nursing theorists, including philosophies, conceptual models, grand theories, and middle- range theories. objectives1.JPG MODULE OBJECTIVES 1. Explore the evolution of nursing concepts and theories that has occurred over the last 50 years. 2. Distinguish the differences between nursing models and theories used conceptually in practice. 3. Describe relevant theories that support inter-professional collaborative practice. readings2.JPG REQUIRED READINGS/VIEWING Review this powerpoint that details specifics of this assignment: Nurs 4343 Module B powerpoint-Preview the document American Psychological Association (APA). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Masters, K. (2015). Nursing theories: A framework for professional practice (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. In particular: Assigned textbook chapters based upon selected theorist/theory Additional literature: Find articles or books written by your selected theorist to use in this assignment. You may also find interviews of these theorists within You tube. Theory webpages that are not peer-reviewed (that would be most of them) do not count as a scholarly reference! assignments2.JPG ASSIGNMENTS Within a small group, together select a nursing theorist from the list below and explore the work of the nursing theorist and his/her theory. Your assigned group is under People, and is the Module B group number. First, Complete and submit the Group Commitment Form with estimated dates of completion Nurs 4343 Module B Group Commitment Form Preview the document Next, Search the TTUHSC library databases and become familiar with the selected theorist/theory and their work, philosophy and conceptual Another source for theory information includes your primary textbook but don't rely solely on this source. You can find articles by your theorist in the reference pages in the textbook chapters of your theorist too. Nursing Theorists: Highly suggested for ease of completing this assignment: Philosophies Patricia Benner Jean Watson Conceptual Models: Grand Theories Dorothy Johnson Imogene King Betty Neuman Dorothea Orem Martha Rogers Sister Callista Roy Middle-Range Nursing Theories Katharine Kolcaba Madeleine Leininger Ramona Mercer Ida Jean Orlando (Pelletier) Hildegard Peplau Nola Pender Kristen Swanson