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WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Syllabus
1. TITLE OF COURSE AND NUMBER:
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing: NUR 5001-800, 801, 802, 803, 804
Credits: 3
DEPARTMENT/SECRETARY’S TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Graduate Nursing Department:
Jami Jennings (Nursing Office) Tel. #973-720-3511 email Jenningsj3@wpunj.edu
SEMESTER OFFERED:
Fall I Session (9/5/23-10/22/23)
Fall II Session (10/30/23-12/17/23)
FACULTY MEMBER’S NAME, OFFICE HOURS, AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Faculty:
Dr. Faith Atte
AtteF@wpunj.edu
Dr. Mary Ann Donohue-Ryan
Donohueryanm@wpunj.edu
Dr. Christina McSherry
McSherryC@wpunj.edu
Dr. Karen Phillips
PhillipsK116@wpunj.edu
Prof. Uma Venugopal
VenugopalU@wpunj.edu
OFFICE HOURS:
Virtual office hours by appointment. Please email the faculty to schedule an appointment.
*Note: Please use WPU email as the primary mode of telecommunication to make an
appointment for a telephone call or Zoom meeting. Response time is 24 – 48 hours Monday
through Friday.*
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:
Focuses on theory development and criteria for evaluating theories. Emphasis is on a variety of
interdisciplinary and nursing theories and their application to clinical and community nursing
based practice. Includes an exploration of contemporary issues in theory development and the
relationship between theory and research in nursing as a practice discipline.
3. COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Matriculation into the Master’s Program or permission of Graduate Program Director.
4. REQUIRED TEXTS, SUGGESTED READING, AND OTHER MATERIAL FOR
STUDY:
Chinn, P. L., Kramer, M. K, & Sitzman, K. (2022). Knowledge development in nursing: Theory
and process, (11th Ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0323793001
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Print link: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323793001?role=student
Ebook link:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323793025?role=student
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (7th Ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
Recommended:
Alligood, M.R. (2014). Nursing theory: Utilization and application (5th Ed.). Mosby Elsevier
5. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course will:
A. Examine knowledge development and evolution of nursing theories within a social-cultural
context including the values and resources that have influenced nursing knowledge.
B. Guide the student to examine how multidisciplinary and nursing theories can be used in
advanced nursing practice, research, administration, and education.
C. Engage the student to critically analyze selected (nursing and interdisciplinary) theories.
D. Introduce the student to integrate organizational science and informatics to make changes in
the care environment to improve health outcomes
6. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Synthesize advanced knowledge from nursing and related disciplines as the basis for advanced
nursing practice, education and management as shown in class discussion and oral presentation
(Discussion Questions, Concept Analysis, Nurse Theorist Presentation).
2. Demonstrate ability to use a selected group of theories in the design, delivery, and evaluation
of health care utilizing a scholarly approach and critical thinking skills (Discussion Questions,
Nursing Philosophy Paper, Nurse Theorist Presentation).
3. Evaluate the quality of nursing intervention, education or management in dealing with clinical
and community-based populations using theoretical models, scientific methods and ethical and
legal principles shared in class presentation and paper (Discussion Questions, Mini-Assignment).
4. Express oneself in written and oral form in class participation and papers. Work effectively
with others on a group presentation (Discussion Questions, Nurse Theorist Presentation).
5. Locate and use information appropriate to written and oral projects (Discussion Questions,
Mini Assignment, Concept Analysis Paper, Nursing Philosophy Paper).
WP Online Calendar: https://www.wpunj.edu/registrar/calendars/wp-online-calendar
Please review at the beginning of your class to identify important dates such as for withdrawal
from the course whether it be with reimbursement or without, etc.
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**Please note that a 3 Credit course is equivalent to approximately 20 hours of course
student work/week **
WEEKLY OUTLINE
TOPIC
MODULE
OBJECTIVES
INDIVIDUAL/ DISCUSSIONS
COLLABOR
ACTIVITIES
READINGS ASSIGNMENTS
Module
1
1. Discuss the
conceptual
descriptions of
emancipatory,
ethical, personal,
aesthetic, and
empiric knowing.
2. Differentiate
between
“knowledge” and
“knowing.”
3. Recognize the
importance of
Nightingale’s
legacy in relation
to the development
of nursing
knowledge.
4. Analyze social
circumstances and
contexts that
influence the
development of
nursing
knowledge.
5. Describe current
trends in nursing
knowledge
development.
Individual
participation
Course
Overview &
Review Syllabus
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Patterns of
Knowing
Ch 1
1. Explain the
concept of
emancipatory
knowing.
2. Analyze ways in
which language
Individual
participation
9/59/10/23
SLO 1, 2
Module
2
9/11/9/17/23
Two discussion
questions due
Day 3 by 11:59
PM EST
Response to
one classmate
by 11:59 PM
EST on Day 7.
History of
Knowledge
Development
Pathways
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 2
Day 1-2: Post a
short bio of 100200 words about
yourself, your
goals etc. Select a
peer reviewed
journal article
about a nursing
theorist that
interests you.
Include a few
lines in your Bio
about why this
theorist interests
you.
9/7/23: Last day
(11:59 PM EST)
to drop for
100% Refund.
Emancipatory
Knowledge
Development
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 3
9/12/23: Last
day (11:59 PM)
to drop for 50%
refund.
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SLO 1, 3, reflects and creates
ideologies and
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systems of
dominance and
control.
3. Discuss the
rationale
underlying
nursing’s concern
for both care and
justice.
4. Apply the
processes of
dialogue and
justification in
examining an
ethical dilemma in
practice.
5. Identify the
concept of
personal knowing
in nursing.
6. Describe the
significance of
personal story and
autobiography in
the development of
personal
knowledge.
7. Explain the
concept of self-inrelation.
Two discussion
questions due
Day 3 by 11:59
PM EST.
1. Analyze the
conceptual
dimensions of “the
9/18art of nursing” as it
9/24/23
relates to various
SLO 1, 2, definitions and
perspectives.
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2. Describe the
processes of
envisioning and
rehearsing using
narrative.
Individual
participation
Module
3
Response to
one classmate
by 11:59 PM
EST on Day 7.
Two discussion
questions due
Day 3 by 11:59
PM EST.
Response to
one classmate
Ethical
Knowledge
Development
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 4
Personal
Knowledge
Development
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 5
Aesthetic
Knowledge
Development
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 6
Empiric
Knowledge
Development
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 7
Nursing
Philosophy
Paper DUE
9/24/23 by 11:59
PM EST.
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Module
4
9/2510/1/23
SLO
1, 3, 4
3. Compare
various definitions
of “theory.”
4. Analyze the
conceptual
meaning of
“empiric.”
5. Describe the
processes used to
structure and
contextualize
theory.
1. Analyze the
descriptive
components of a
selected theory.
2. Differentiate
between
description and
critical reflection
of a theory.
3. Compare
theory-linked and
isolated research.
4. Compare the
distinctions
between theorygenerating and
theory-validating
research.
5. Explain the
processes for
examining the
soundness of
theory-linked
research.
6. Describe
processes for
determining if a
theory should be
applied in practice.
7. Examine
methodologic
approaches used to
validate
relationships and
by 11:59 PM
EST on Day 7.
Meet in groups
for group
presentation.
Individual
Participation
Two discussion
Question due
Day 3 by 11:59
PM EST.
Response to
one classmate
by 11:59 PM
EST on Day 7.
Work on group
presentations.
Description &
Critical
Reflection of
Empiric Theory
Knowledge
Authentication
Using Research
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 8
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 9
Integrated
Expression of
Knowledge in
Practice
Chinn,
Kramer, &
Sitzman:
Ch 10
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outcomes in
practice.
1. Identify major
premises of the
perspectives of
10/2nursing as
10/8/23
presented by
SLO 2, 3, Nightingale,
Benner, and
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Watson.
2. Discuss the
contributions to the
medical profession
made by
Nightingale,
Benner, and
Watson
3. Describe the
influence of
Nightingale,
Benner, and
Watson on nursing
curriculum.
1. Examine how
Module
multidisciplinary
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and nursing
10/9theories can be
10/15/23 used in advanced
nursing practice,
SLO 1, 2,
research,
3, 4, 5
administration and
education.
2. Critically
analyze selected
(nursing and
interdisciplinary)
theories.
3. Recognize the
implications of
multidisciplinary
theories to nursing
practice.
4. Identify key
principles of
selected
multidisciplinary
Module
5
Individual
participation
Two discussion
questions due
Day 3 by 11:59
PM EST.
See NUR
Theories of
Selected Nursing 5001 Lib
page and
Theorists:
electronic
Nightingale
course
reserves.
Watson
Benner
Response to
one classmate
by 11:59 PM
EST on Day 7.
Work on group
presentations.
Individual
participation
Work on group
presentation.
Respond to one
classmate by
Day 7 at 11:59
PM EST.
Selected
See NUR
Multidisciplinary 5001 Lib
Theories:
page and
electronic
Organizational
course
Ethical
reserves
Learning
Motivation
10/2/23: Last
day to withdraw
at 0%.
10/8/23 at 11:59
PM EST:
Division of
responsibilities
for Theorist
presentation
assignment
(group leader, list
other members
and their tasks
etc) due. Email
to faculty.
Mini
Assignment:
Due 10/11/23 by
11:59 PM EST.
Select an article
for a
multidisciplinary
theory outside of
nursing. Discuss
its application to
nursing (bedside
practice,
education, &
administration).
(Must respond to
one of your
peers)
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theories as applied
to teaching and
learning.
5. Recommend
theoretical
knowledge to
improve nursing
administration,
practice,
education, and
research
1. Demonstrate
Module
ability to use a
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selected group of
10/16theories in the
10/22/23 design, delivery,
and evaluation of
SLO 1, 2,
health care
3, 4, 5
utilizing a
scholarly approach
and critical
thinking skills.
2. Evaluate the
quality of nursing
intervention,
education or
management in
dealing with
clinical and
community-based
populations using
theoretical models,
scientific methods
and ethical and
legal principles
shared in class
presentation and
paper.
3. Examine
knowledge
development and
evolution of
nursing theories
within a socialcultural context
including the
Group
Presentations
Application of
Theory to
Personal Nursing
Practice
Concept
Analyses of
selected
clinically
relevant
concepts
See NUR
5001 Lib
page course
reserve
Concept paper
due 10/18/23 by
11:59 PM EST.
Nurse Theorist
PPT due
10/22/23 EST
10/22/23: Last
day of classes for
Fall Session I
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values and
resources that have
influenced nursing
knowledge.
4. Examine how
multidisciplinary
and nursing
theories can be
used in advanced
nursing practice,
research,
administration and
education.
NOTE: Each course module/week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (EST) and ends
on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Students are required to adhere to the same professional, legal and ethical standards of conduct
online as on campus. In addition, students should conform to generally accepted standards of
"netiquette" while sending e-mail, posting comments to the discussion board, and while
participating in other means of communicating online. Specifically, students should refrain from
inappropriate and/or offensive language, comments and actions.
Chapter Reading assignments should be completed on the topics and the student should be prepared
to post discussions. Sources should include two journal references per question in addition to the
textbook. Full points are only earned if the student provides a thoughtful paragraph and response to
another student in the course. Late discussion boards will be subject to a loss of 5 points per day.
No submissions will be accepted after Sunday at 11:59 PM.
Group Project Collaboration: You will be enrolled in a group project. You will be required to
discuss and exchange information/research in order to develop and complete the work assignment.
Students will analyze, reflect and synthesize the information and present the project to the class.
Students will evaluate each group presentation. Late submission will be subject to a loss of 5
points per day. No assignment will be accepted after 3 days from scheduled due date unless
prior arrangements have been made with the faculty prior to the assignment due date.
Papers: Typed scholarly papers should be submitted though the module by the due date. The paper
will automatically be submitted to Safe Assign to check the similarity index. The similarity index
should be at 25%-30% or less. If similarity is higher than 30%, papers should be revised and
resubmitted. This is a scholarly written paper and must follow APA style writing (APA, 7th
edition). Include faculty name, course number, and date on cover page. All assignments must be
typewritten, double-spaced, and proofread for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
References should be within 10 years unless they are theories.
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The introductory paragraph of each paper should contain background information on the topic,
summarize the elements of the paper, and end with a purpose sentence (The purpose of the
paper…). The summary should include a summary of the elements of the paper and the purpose.
All papers must be submitted/reviewed through tutor.com prior to submission via the module
in BB. To submit through Tutor.com-go to course tools and scroll down to tutor.com and then
submit a paper. Failure to include the paper (with feedback) from tutor.com will result in a 5point deduction from the grade. Late papers are subject to a loss of 5 points per day for each
day an assignment is overdue. No assignment will be accepted after 3 days from the scheduled
due date unless prior arrangements have been made with the faculty prior to the assignment
due date.
***Please be advised that both Safe Assign and Tutor.com should be considered to be
helpful/useful resources that do not take away nor replace the student’s responsibility to
submit a paper that is in alignment with the course requirements, as outlined elsewhere in this
syllabus and in the Department of Nursing guidelines.***
What is SafeAssign:
SafeAssign is a plagiarism detection tool that can help improve your writing and citation skills by
providing feedback about the originality of your work. It identifies similarities between your written
work and existing work of others. While we prefer you to have a similarity score of 25% or below, a
higher score does not necessarily mean there is an issue. There are ways to prevent plagiarism: a)
avoid cutting and pasting from other sources; b) use direct quotes sparingly; and c) rephrase or use
your own words to express ideas from others. Deduct those that are 3% or less from your total as
these are generally just word strings or commonly used phrases. Only revise the large block
(percentages) of copied sections in your paper. Ignore scores related to citations and references.
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism:
The academic dishonesty policy is clearly spelled out in the WPUNJ handbook and all students are
expected to comply. Plagiarism and collaboration with others when assignments are designedfor
individual work will not be tolerated and is cause for failure, dismissal from nursing, or fromthe
University. Some forms of academic dishonesty are collusion, fabrication, plagiarism, and
submission of work written for other classes. Do not take, borrow or steal information from
sources without citing them in your paper. Handing in another’s work or ideas as your own is
stealing, no matter how small. Make sure your sources are listed on your reference page and in the
body of the paper.
All reference sources are to be appropriately cited using APA format. Plagiarism and collaboration
with others when assignments are designed for individual work is not tolerated and is cause for
failure. Please read the section on Academic Dishonesty in the WPUNJ Graduate Student
Handbook. Some forms of academic dishonesty are collusion, fabrication, plagiarism, and
submission of work written for other classes. Deliberately handing in another’s work or ideas as
your own is stealing. You will be able to resubmit the assignment until the due date in order to
revise any issues.
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Please consider that it is not enough to be without the intention of plagiarism: one should
consciously and actively work to avoid it.
The following is the faculty’s policy on incorrectly cited material: If the citation is not implemented
correctly (significantly), but the reference is included in the document, the problematic area will
need to be rewritten before it is accepted for grading (there will still be some impact on the grade
even with the rewrite). The student will also need to review the WP Academic Integrity Policy.
Situations, which are more problematic in lack of citation, will be addressed on an individual basis
according to the WP Academic Integrity policy (there will be a plan and contract made which will
be shared with the program director and may be maintained in the student’s folder). See pp 10 -12
of the Nursing Graduate Programs Student Handbook of Policies and Procedures:
WP Graduate Nursing Student Handbook of Policies and Procedures
*The copyrighted material used in this course is used under the rubric of academic fair use. It is
important to understand that this material should not be copied or disseminated outside of the course
environment.
Methods of Instruction:
Online, discussion questions will be presented, readings assigned, and a synthesis of knowledge
through presentations and written papers will be utilized to achieve course objectives. Lecture,
audiovisuals, email and web sites will be presented.
E-CULTURE POLICY:
William Paterson University has adopted the University e-mail address as an official and only
means of communication with students. Course communication, department requirements,
registration, financial aid and scholarships, payment of bills and graduation information are sent
through university email. Students are responsible to checking their e-mail regularly (at least
every 24-48 hours) and respond appropriately using only WPU email.
NETIQUETTE:
Netiquette is the use of courtesy and politeness when communicating online. Careful crafting of
your message is vital to avoiding misinterpretation in online communication. To communicate
successfully in your online course:
•avoid vague words, jargons, and sarcasm in your online messages
•limit or eliminate the use of exclamation points, bolding, capital letters, and
emoticons
•change subject lines of email chains regularly
•plan carefully who to CC on messages
•edit meticulously
For additional information on the 10 rules of netiquette, refer to the following:
https://www.utep.edu/extendeduniversity/utepconnect/blog/october-2017/10-rules-of-netiquettefor-students.html
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GRADING AND OTHER METHODS FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE:
Note:
*Expected grading turnaround time is 5-7 days.*
Assignment
Percentage Date due
Discussion Questions (10 X 2.5 points):
25%
weekly
Day 3 initial DQ response; Day 7 for response to peer.
Personal Philosophy of Nursing
15%
9/24/23
Mini Assignment: Multidisciplinary Theory
Concept Analysis Paper
Theorist Presentations
5%
25%
30%
TOTAL
100%
10/11/23
10/18/23
10/22/23
(Division of responsibilities
due 10/8/23)
Graduate Program Grading Scale:
Letter Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CF
Quality Points
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
0.0
Number Grade
93.51 - 100
89.51 - 93.50
86.51 - 89.50
83.51 - 86.50
79.51 - 83.50
76.51 - 79.50
73.51 - 76.50
69.51 – 73.50
Below 69.50
*Please note: If you no longer wish to attend classes, students must withdraw from the class
within 10 days of the session or they will earn an F grade in the course. *
SUPPORTING SERVICES:
1. Professor Renee Pevour: UH 214
Graduate Educational Support Program coordinator, email- PevourR@wpunj.edu.
Phone #973-720-3516. Primarily, will review drafts of paper assignments.
2. Cheng Librarian: Linda Salvesen: Access Services Librarian – 973-720-3127.
Email: SalvesenL@wpunj.edu
3. University Writing Center: 973-720-2633 for appointments and other Writing Resources.
Students can make an appointment: https://wpunj.mywconline.com, or go to Preakness Hall 124.
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab – link https://owl.purdue.edu/
It contains a wide selection of thoughtfully informative handouts and hyperlinks.
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4. Accessibility Resource Center-The Mission of the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is to
assist students with documented disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations and
services that ensures equal access to all programs, activities, and related benefits of the
University’s educational and professional programs. Phone: 973-720-2853; Fax: 973-720-3293
Email: arc@wpunj.edu
5. Tutor.com-Helps students with Writing Assistance, both live and by submitting papers for
review - 24/7. Free to WP students. They provide links to learning resources to assist with areas
students may struggle in. Tutor.com is linked on the student Blackboard home page. It can be
found at the bottom of the Tools menu on the left side of the screen.
6. Blackboard Help-For Blackboard related issues off-hours, the best path for support is to enter
a Helpdesk ticket at www.wpunj.edu/helpdesk under the ticket category of Blackboard. For
regular hours Help Desk information, etc.: https://www.wpunj.edu/it/
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
All paper assignments are to be submitted through the designated module (i.e. Philosophy
paper through module 3)
RUBRIC CRITERIA FOR DISCUSSION PARTICIPATION:
Each student is to be prepared for class discussion. That means you are to be knowledgeable of
the topics being discussed and you have contributed to the discussion demonstrating:
Response to 2 discussion questions with original thought / contribution (perspective not
previously posted). Must be posted on Day 3 by 11:59 PM EST. Must use APA format
for citations and references and be free of grammatical errors.
In the discussion development of thought is evidenced (full explanation, detail, insight;
this usually requires a couple of paragraphs to accomplish) Must be substantive and
include 2 peer reviewed journals (within 10 years) for each question for literature
support in addition to textbook.
Substantive response to posting of 1 other classmates. Must include at least 1 peer
reviewed journal for literature support. Must be posted Day 7 by 11:59 PM EST.
Total
40%
40%
20%
100%
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING PAPER:
The purpose of this paper is to define, describe, and explain your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs
about the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm and their interrelationship to one another as
they guide your current nursing practice. Select a nursing theorist or theorists that closely
identify with your nursing philosophy (no more than 2 theorists). The paper is to be typed
according to APA format 7th Edition and should be 5-8 pages in length excluding the title page
and reference list. The similarity index should not be more than 25-30%. See paper requirements
under course expectations on pages 8-9. The references should be within 10 years except for
theories. Please use the paper template listed with the assignment criteria in Module 3. The
paper must be submitted/reviewed through tutor.com prior to submission via the module
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in BB and the paper with comments from tutor.com must be uploaded. See evaluation
criteria below:
Rubric Criteria for Personal Philosophy of Nursing Paper:
1. Introduction: Describe the personal factors that influenced the development of your
philosophy, identify the purpose of the paper, and include an overview of the elements
of the paper.
2. Define, describe, and explain your personal thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about the
concepts of the nursing metaparadigm (must be thorough)
a. Person/client
b. Environment
c. Health
d. Nursing
e. Summarized interrelationship of the concepts
3. Identification and detailed overview of the nursing theorist(s) found to be the most
compatible with the student's personal nursing philosophy (no more than 2 theorists).
Include their definitions of the paradigm (should be thorough):
a. Person/client
b. Environment
c. Health
d. Nursing
4. Provide an explanation with 3 specific examples from your practice that
demonstrates compatibility of personal philosophy with the nursing theorist(s) in #3aa
5. Summary and conclusion-include purpose, overview, and summary of the paper.
6. Tutor.com Feedback: Must include paper from tutor.com with suggested edits.
7. Organization, Grammar, 7th edition APA format. (Must include 2-3 peer reviewed
journals minimum)
Total
10%
25%
25%
15%
10%
5%
10%
100%
CONCEPT ANALYSIS PAPER:
Choose a concept relevant to your nursing practice. The selected concept should be broad. Please
choose a concept from the following list: autonomy, compassion, advocacy, grief, resilience,
comfort, stress, anxiety, self-care, fatigue, caring, or burnout. Any other concepts must be
approved. Following the guidelines given in Chinn & Kramer [Chapter 7] or Walker and Avant,
analyze the concept and develop a model case. The paper should not exceed 10-15 pages. The
paper must be submitted through the assignment in Module 7. The Similarity index should not be
more than 25-30%. References should be within 10 years except for theories. See paper
requirements under course expectations on page 8. Please use the template provided in Module 7.
The paper must be submitted/reviewed through tutor.com prior to submission with
feedback from tutor.com included. Evaluation criteria are below:
Rubric Criteria for Concept Analysis Paper:
1. Identification of concept and the background of the concept. Discuss the
meaning of the concept as used in 1 theory. Include an overview of the paper and
the purpose of the paper.
10%
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2. Incorporate relevant research on your concept that has been conducted. There
should be 3 peer-reviewed articles summarized in detail in this section (Must be 1
paragraph each of about ½ page).
3. Significance of Concept to Nursing: Discuss the significance of the concept
identified in # 1 to nursing. Include application to your area of practice.
4. Definitions: Provide definitions for the concept (minimum of 2 definitions) &
other related terms (minimum of 2 definitions) in a paragraph format. This should
include nursing/medical sources (i.e. peer-reviewed journals) as well as definitions
from a dictionary. Need to describe and expand upon the antecedents and
consequences (No lists or bullet points).
5. Development of Case: Develop a model case based on the attributes for the
selected concept. Include a definition of a model case and explain how the scenario
provided fits the model case.
6. Tentative criteria: Discuss and explain the attributes/criteria developed for
concept. State clearly the operational definition (No lists or bullet points).
7. Summary and Conclusion: Summary of analysis. Must include the purpose and
an overview of the elements of the paper in the conclusion.
8. Tutor.com Feedback: Must include paper from tutor.com with suggested edits.
9. Organization, clarity, logic, grammar, spelling, & 7th edition APA format.
(Minimum of 3-4 journal references)
Total
15%
10%
15%
10%
15%
10%
5%
10%
100%
NURSE THEORIST POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:
In your groups, choose 2 nursing theorists for analysis via PPT presentation. (Any theorist except
for Benner, Watson, and Nightingale). Please include all the required elements for one theorist
before the second theorist. Your presentation needs to include the following:
Rubric Criteria:
1. Discuss two theorist’s backgrounds and paradigm reference (must be detailed). Why 15%
were these theorists chosen?
2. List key points of theory and include concepts specific to each theorist (must be
20%
thorough).
3. Applicability of theory to nursing practice- provide 2 examples (case study/scenario) 20%
for each theorist.
4. Critique [evaluation] of theory following standardized format (Chinn et al.(2022) p.
20%
170-177).
5. Examples of 2 research questions for each theorist that could utilize this theory.
10%
6. Creativity of presentation (group participation, professional approach)
5%
th
7. Organization, grammar, APA (7 Ed) format
10%
Total
100%
15
RUBRIC CRITERIA: MULTIDISCIPLINARY THEORY (MINI ASSIGNMENT)
Select an article for a multidisciplinary theory outside of nursing. Analyze and summarize
the article with key points. Must include a scholarly reference (peer-reviewed journal) for
that theory. Must be posted on Day 3 at 11:59 PM EST. Must use APA format for
citations and references and free of grammatical errors.
Recommend how this theory applies to nursing e.g. bedside practice, education, &
administration. In the discussion, the development of thought is evident (full explanation,
detail, insight). Literature support (2 peer-reviewed journals within 10 years) required.
Substantive response to the post of one other classmate. Must include at least 1 peerreviewed journal reference for literature support. Must follow APA format for citations
and references and must be free of grammatical errors. Must be posted on Day 7 at 11:59
PM
TOTAL:
Late online discussion postings will be subject to a late penalty of 5 points per day. No
submissions will be accepted after Sunday night 11:59 PM.
40%
40%
20%
100%