The expanse of nursing theory is wide, covering concepts, models, philosophies, and theories that are considered essential in professional nursing practice. How would theory information be organized to provide individual nurses with a foundation of theory-based practice?

The expanse of nursing theory is wide, covering concepts, models, philosophies, and theories that are considered essential in professional nursing practice. How would theory information be organized to provide individual nurses with a foundation of theory-based practice?

Discussion Question 2

1. The expanse of nursing theory is wide, covering concepts, models, philosophies, and theories that are considered essential in professional nursing practice. How would theory information be organized to provide individual nurses with a foundation of theory-based practice?

Nurses rely massively upon internal and external evidence to inform practices and justify decisions. Nursing theories inform practice by providing background information and rationale for quality care delivery (Younas & Quennell, 2019). Since concepts, models, and philosophies underpin nursing theories, they allow nurses to shift from the traditional nursing practice to embrace an advanced, evidence-based practice. Nursing theories are either grand, middle-range, or situation-specific depending on the levels of abstraction (Masters, 2021). In this sense, the level of abstraction refers to the broadness and information ambiguity, as well as the generalizability of a specific nursing theory.

Nurses face challenges in translating theoretical knowledge to practice due to abstraction concerns. For instance, grand theories are broad and general, affecting their generalizability and application in specific clinical contexts (Hickman, 2019). To ensure the optimal utilization of nursing theories in the current nursing practice, it is essential to encourage modern nursing research and renovate nursing theories to fit different nursing contexts. For example, researchers can renovate existing grand theories and integrate knowledge into situation-specific theories to provide generalizable concepts, models, and philosophies. These steps would be fundamental in improving theory-guided practice and enhancing evidence-based nursing.

References

Hickman, R. L. (2019). Nursing theory and research. Advances in Nursing Science, 42(1), 85–86. https://doi.org/10.1097/ans.0000000000000255

Masters, K. (2021). Role development in professional nursing practice. (6th ed., pp. 53–99). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Younas, A., & Quennell, S. (2019). Usefulness of nursing theory-guided practice: An integrative review. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 33(3), 540–555. https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.12670

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Answer: The expanse of nursing theory is wide, covering concepts, models, philosophies, and theories that are considered essential in professional nursing practice. How should theory information be organized in order to provide individual nurses with a foundation for theory-based practice?

Please use the Role Development pdf as a reference that can be cited.

at least 100 -150 word, referenced document using APA 7th edition format.

https://libraryguides.mdc.edu/c.php?g=144675&p=9341194

to access research databases such as CINAHL/EBSCO MEDLINE/EBSCO and HEALTH SOURCE/NURSING/ACADEMIC EBSCO for any additional reference needed.

Please try to make the work easy to read and average. not too sophisticated or scholarly.

Discussion Rubric

Criterion	Proficient 20%	Developing Proficiency 15%	Inadequate 10%	Score
20 Points Identification of Main Issues/Problems	Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the main issues/problems in the presented problem.	Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues/problems.	Identifies and demonstrates acceptable understanding of some of the issues/problems.
20 Points Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problem	Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all identified issues/problems. Rationales are supported by strong evidence.	Presents a thorough analysis of most of the issues identified. Uses weak evidence to support rationale.	Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis of some of the identified issues. Rationales are not supported by evidence.
20 Points Recommendations on Effective Solutions/ Strategies	Supports opinions with strong arguments and well documented evidence. Presents a balanced and critical view of the problem.	Supports opinions with limited reasoning and evidence. Presents a somewhat one-sided argument; demonstrates little engagement with ideas presented.	Minimal or no action suggested and/or inappropriate solutions proposed to the issues or problems.
20 Points Links to Course Readings and Additional Research Makes appropriate and powerful connections	Makes appropriate and powerful connections between identified issues/ problems with relevant and thoughtful research and documents all sources of information.	Makes appropriate but somewhat vague connections between identified issues/problems study with limited research.	Demonstrates limited knowledge of the research topic
10 Points Peer Response	Discussion response is comprehensive, accurate, and complete. Key points are clearly stated, explained, and supported. No grammar or spelling issues.	Answer is accurate and complete. Key points are stated and supported. Minor grammar or spelling issues.	Answer is partial or incomplete. Key points are unclear. Significant grammar or spelling issues.