Applying Nursing Theory to the Problem of Nurse Staffing
Nursing theories offer a conceptual basis for nursing practice. Theories are formed from
deductive and inductive reasoning and provide an infrastructure designed to support nursing
practice, support quality patient care and outcomes and are composed of concepts, definitions,
model and propositions. Challenging nursing situations can be undertaken by applying nursing
theory through research and education. Jean Watson’s theory of human caring can be applied to
practice problems with beneficial outcomes. These impact of these theories must be examined to
determine the effect on nurse staffing in a hospital or acute setting.
Jean Watson, PHD, RN, AHC-BC, FAAN is widely known for her theory of human
caring. The major concepts found in this theory are based on the thought that heart and
fundamentals of nursing are founded in caring science (Watson, 2008). The primary expression
of caring is classified by mutual intercommunication. This mutual reciprocity is a reflection of
our humanity in others and is not necessarily limited by spatial, physical or time constraints
(Watson, 2008). Watson believed that caring and curing harmonized with the medical field and
were integral parts of professional nursing.
Watson’s theory focuses on genuinely caring for the whole person; mind, body and spirit
to promote optimal healing. She believed her theory to be ever evolving that would allow nurses
to not only provide better care for their patients but also for their own well-being and that of their
coworkers.
This paper will primarily focus on Watson’s theory of human caring and the integral role
it has in relation to nurse staffing. Including a review of literature, this paper will address the
NR 501 Week 6: Application of Theory Paper – The Application of Theory Paper is due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (MT) at the end of Week 6. The guidelines are listed below as well as the guidelines and grading rubric are also located in Course Resources.
NR 501 Week 6: Application of Theory Paper Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to use nursing theory as a way to resolve a problem or issue occurring within nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, health policy, or advance clinical practice.
NR 501 Week 6: Application of Theory Paper Course Outcomes
CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5)
CO 2: Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the development and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (PO 1, 4)
CO 3: Examine broad theoretical concepts as foundational to advanced nursing practice roles. (PO 1, 2)
CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 6
Total Points Possible: 275
NR 501 Week 6: Application of Theory Paper Requirements
Description of the Assignment:
One nursing theory will be presented as a framework for solving a problem in one of the professional areas of leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy, or advanced clinical practice. To solve the identified problem, the same nursing theory chosen in Assignment One may be used.
It is necessary to employ a specific nursing theory. There are no non-nursing theories allowed. A category of nursing theory (grand, middle range, or practice) may not be used; instead, a specific, published nursing theory must be chosen and applied to an issue or concern important to the nursing profession as documented in the nursing literature.
Please keep in mind that.com sites do not always provide accurate information when it comes to identifying nursing theories.
NR 501 Week 6: Application of Theory Paper Content
Introduction:
The introduction for this paper includes:
A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used.
General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. You do not need to go into the specialty area of practice in-depth as this will be covered in another section of the paper.
A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.
Information identifying the sections of this assignment.
References from nursing literature are required.
Description of Issue or Concern:
The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or advance clinical practice. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions.
What is the specific issue or concern being presented?
Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern?
What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence?
Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?
References from nursing literature are required.
Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern:
This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required information includes:
Restating the selected nursing theory to be used
Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.
Application of Theory Paper NR 501 Week 6
The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required:
A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern
A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used
A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented
A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.
References from nursing literature are required.
Conclusion:
This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the selected nursing theory and its application to the issue or concern.
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
NR 501 Week 6: Application of Theory Paper Preparing the Assignment
Format and Special Instructions
A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories are not allowed to be used.
Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page and reference page. Points will be deducted for not meeting these requirements.
A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references are required. References must be current – not older than 5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. Consult with the course instructor about using an older source.
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional information regarding scholarly references, please review “What is a scholarly source?” located in the Course Resource tab. Information from .com websites may be incorrect.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in APA format as presented in the 6th edition of the manual
Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and cited correctly.
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual
NR 501 Week 6: Application of Theory Paper Rubric
W6 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines Rubric
W6 Application of Nursing Theory Guidelines Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
The introduction for this paper includes: A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used. General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. Information identifying the sections of this assignment. References from nursing literature are required.
30.0 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: A nursing theory was used. General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. Information identifying the sections of this assignment. References from nursing literature are required.
26.0 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. Information identifying the sections of this assignment. References from nursing literature are required.
24.0 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. Information identifying the sections of this assignment. Limited references from nursing literature were provided.
10.0 pts
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. • A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. • Information identifying the sections of this assignment. Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements: • General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. • A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. • Information identifying the sections of this assignment. Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of Issue or Concern
The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? References from nursing literature are required.
80.0 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? References from nursing literature are required.
75.0 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? References from nursing literature are required.
68.0 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? Limited references from nursing literature were provided.
32.0 pts
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations: The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements: The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern? Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
80.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern
This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required information includes: • Restating the selected nursing theory to be used • Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. • The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: o A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern o A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used o A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented o A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. References from nursing literature are required.
90.0 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used. Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. References from nursing literature are required.
79.0 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used. Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. References from nursing literature are required.
72.0 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used. Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. Limited references from nursing literature were provided.
34.0 pts
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used. Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements: Restating the selected nursing theory to be used. Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern. Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
90.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the selected nursing theory and its application to the issue or concern. The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
30.0 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: This section provide a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including: • the selected nursing theory • its application to the issue or concern. Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
26.0 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: This section provide a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including: • the selected nursing theory • its application to the issue or concern. Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
24.0 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: This section provide a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including: • the selected nursing theory • its application to the issue or concern. Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
11.0 pts
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations: This section provide a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including: • the selected nursing theory • its application to the issue or concern. Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements: This section provide a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including: • the selected nursing theory • its application to the issue or concern. Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper Requirements
A nursing theory must be used. Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
10.0 pts
This section included all of the following: A nursing theory was used. Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages Minimum of 6 nursing references A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
9.0 pts
This section included three of the following: A nursing theory was used. Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages Minimum of 6 nursing references A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
8.0 pts
This section included only two of the following: A nursing theory was used. Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages Minimum of 6 nursing references A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
4.0 pts
This section included only one of the following: A nursing theory was used. Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages Minimum of 6 nursing references A dictionary, or required textbooks for this course or Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
0.0 pts
This section included none of the following: A nursing theory was used. Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages Minimum of 6 nursing references A dictionary, or required textbooks for this course or Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper. [one deduction for each type of APA style error].
15.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and • reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 0 APA error is present
13.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and • reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 1 – 2 APA errors are present
12.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and • reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 3 – 4 APA errors are present
6.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and • reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 5 – 6 APA errors are presen6
0.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and • reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 7 or greater APA errors are present
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations in Text
Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly.
10.0 pts
There are 0 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge Permission to use references older than 5 years was obt
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