Examine the influence that nursing models and theories have upon research and practice.

The development of nursing knowledge is an ongoing process. Discuss the case for the ongoing development and use of nursing grand theories and conversely, make a case for the obsolescence of nursing grand theories for today’s practice and research.

Topics

· Philosophy

· Metaparadigm

· Conceptual Models

· Theory: General Issues

· Grand Theory

· Middle Range Theory

· Practice Theory/Micro Theory/Situation-Specific Theory

Weekly Objectives

By the end of the lesson, the learner will:

· Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.

· Examine the influence that nursing models and theories have upon research and practice.

· Apply nursing theory or theories to nursing research.

Student Learning Outcomes: (Outcomes 2, 3, 5)

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

· Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.

· Examine the influence that nursing models and theories have upon research and practice.

· Apply nursing theory or theories to nursing research.

End of Program Outcome:

· Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare settings.

** Please note that I expect 400 words in your initial post by Wednesday 23:59pm with 2 scholarly references. Please include an answer to two peers by Saturday 23:59pm. Please see the discussion rubric.