NUR 513 Topic 4 Theory-Based Nursing Practice I

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Objectives:

Describe nursing theories and their application to the advance registered nurse’s practice
Evaluate nursing theories based on intent, goal, and scope

Study Materials

Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession

Read Chapters 19 and 23 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.

The Living Tree of Nursing Theories

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Read “The Living Tree of Nursing Theories,” by Tomville and Ingalls, from Nursing Forum (2003).

A Cross -Cultural Comparison of a Clinical Nurse Competency Path Model

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Read “A Cross-Cultural Comparison of a Clinical Nurse Competency Path Model,” by Sportsman , Hamilton, and Schumacker, from International Journal of Nursing Education(2014).

A Multidimensional Analysis of the Epistemic Origins of Nursing Theories, Models, and Frameworks

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Read “A Multidime nsional Analysis of the Epistemic Origins of Nursing Theories , Models , and Framewor ks,” by Beckstead and Beck stead , from International Journal of Nursing Studies(2006).

Nursing Theories

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Explore the links on the Nursing Theories page of the Current Nursing website.

II Tasks

Topic4 DQ 1

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Compare and contrast two nursing theories. How do they differ based on their intent, scope , and goals? Which one might be more relevant to your future role, and why?

Topic4 DQ 2

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Se lect two different nursing theorie s and de scribe how they relate to patient care. How could you use them for inciting behavioral changes? Discuss the pros and cons of applying each theory and how they could be integrated into your future practice . Are there any pruti cular ethical issues related to the integration of these theories that should be consider ed?

Topic 4 Participation

Course Materials

Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession

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DeNisco, S. M , & Barker, A. M. (2016 ). Advanc:ed prw::tic:e n ursing: Essential knmvledge fur the prufe ssiun(3rd e d.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bat1lett Leat·ning. ISBN-13: 9781284072570

Leadership in Nursing Practice: Changing the Landscape of Health Care

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Po1ier-O Grady, T. & Malloch, K. (2018). Leadership in nursing practice: Changing the landscape of health care (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Batilett Leat·ning. ISBN-13: 9781284146530

NUR-513 Course Objectives

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In this course, the student will:

Determine the current state of advanced specialty nursing
Examine nursing theo1y and the role, ethical responsibilities, and legal obligations of the advanced specialty nurse in health promotion and disease prevention from a Christian perspective and as a leader who improves health care
Navigate GCU’s libraiy and other scholaily resources of evidence-based practice (EBP) literature and guidelines.
Review evidence-based practice (EBP) and the reseai·ch
Determine avenues for role development, including identifying relevant professional organizations and professional development opportunities

You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content. NUR 513 Topic 4 Theory-Based Nursing Practice I

While APA style is not required for the body of this assig nment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidel ines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide , located in the Student Success Center.

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