Viewpoints on Theory
What relationship(s) do you find between middle-range nursing theories and evidence-based practice? Provide one example that uses a specific middle-range theory to support your views.
In this thread we will cover the relationship between middle-range theory and evidence-based practice. Middle-range theories are less abstract or more focused in their scope than grand range theories. They provide the nurse with a limited view of nursing compared to the grand theories. Many middle-range theories can be applied directly to practice.
In this thread you will respond to and discuss: What relationship(s) do you find between middle-range nursing theories and evidence-based practice? Provide one example that uses a specific middle-range theory to support your views.
The course outcomes that will be used to guide the learning process are:
• Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic if the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO #1)
• Examine instances where theory is used to guide the development of new knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice. (PO #6)
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This week’s readings identify a number of broad based ethical dilemmas found in nursing homes. Choose one from the following list and write a 2-3 page paper that explains the dilemma. Include in your writing how you would approach the decision making process to resolve issues within the dilemma you chose.
In this thread we will cover the relationship between middle-range theory and evidence-based practice. Middle-range theories are less abstract or more focused in their scope than grand range theories. They provide the nurse with a limited view of nursing compared to the grand theories. Many middle-range theories can be applied directly to practice.
In this thread you will respond to and discuss: What relationship(s) do you find between middle-range nursing theories and evidence-based practice? Provide one example that uses a specific middle-range theory to support your views.
The course outcomes that will be used to guide the learning process are:
• Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic if the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO #1)
• Examine instances where theory is used to guide the development of new knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice. (PO #6)
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An Ethical Dilemma in Nursing Homes
This week’s readings identify a number of broad based ethical dilemmas found in nursing homes. Choose one from the following list and write a 2-3 page paper that explains the dilemma. Include in your writing how you would approach the decision making process to resolve issues within the dilemma you chose.
- Nursing Home Placement
- Autonomy and Informed Consent
- Making a Determination of Incapacity
- Compliance & Everyday Interventions
- Rehabilitation
- Unreasonable Demands
- Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.
