Directions
In this assignment, you will identify a grand nursing theory used in a research article and a middle-range nursing theory used in a research article. You will examine how each theory was applied within the research study and then analyze the utility of grand and middle-range nursing theories to advance the discipline of nursing and its impact upon your advanced nursing practice.
Assignment Details
- Introduce the reader to the content of this paper with an introductory paragraph.
- Provide general background information about grand, middle and practice theories.
- Examine a research article in which a Grand Nursing Theory was applied in the research. Describe how the theoretical concepts and propositions were used.
- Examine a research article in which a Middle Range Nursing theory was applied in the research. Describe if the theory was used as a descriptive, explanatory, predictive, or prescriptive theory in the research.
- Explain the importance of theory to your advanced nursing role and how research informs and advances the discipline of nursing.
- Reference the Grading Rubric for this assignment found in the Course Resources area for further guidance.
Assignment Requirements
- Minimal page requirement is 3-4 pages of content (no more than 5 pages) not including the title and reference pages.
- Five (5) credible sources of support are required.
- Use APA 7th Edition for format and style.
- Utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.
- Your assignment should:
- Employ the conventions of standard academic English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
- be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
- display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.