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The purpose of this assignment is to describe, evaluate and
discuss application of a nursing grand or mid-range theory. This assignment
also provides the learner an opportunity to connect theory and research to
nursing phenomena. Learners will develop an 8-10 page paper (excluding the
title page and references) using APA style to address the elements listed
below.

Theory/Author Name and Background

1.Select a Grand or Mid-Range Theory that is appropriate to
your practice setting (FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER)

2.Describe the theorist’s background in detail and discuss
how their experiences have impacted the theory development.

3.Examine crucial references for the original and/or current
work of the theorist and other authors writing about the selected theory.

4.Identify the phenomenon of concern or problems addressed
by the theory.

Theory Description

1.Explain whether the theory uses deductive, inductive or
retroductive reasoning. Provide evidence to support your conclusion.

2.Describe the major concepts of the theory.  How are they defined? (theoretically and/or
operationally) Is the author consistent in the use of the concepts and other
terms in the theory?

3.Interpret how the concepts are defined.  Implicitly or explicitly?

4.Examine the relationships (propositions) among the major
concepts.

Evaluation

1.Identify explicit and implicit assumptions
(values/beliefs) underlying the theory. On what assumptions does the theory
build?

2.Examine if the theory has a description of the four
concepts of the nursing metaparadigm. If so, how are they explained in the
theory? If the metapardigm is not explained, what elements do you see as
relevant to the theory and why?

3.Discuss the clarity of the theory.  Did it have lucidness and consistency?

Application

1.Examine how the theory would guide nursing actions.

2.Describe specifically how you can use this theory in your
area of nursing (Practice, Education, Informatics or Administration).