Assignment: Theory Application Individual Paper

Assignment: Theory Application Individual Paper

Dorothea Orem theory: The individual paper on theory application involves using theory to guide nursing actions in a clinical scenario. First, the paper involves determining the phenomenon through the use of concepts. Second, the paper provides a thorough examination of the theory and its concepts. Finally, the paper will allow the learner to apply theoretical concepts in a clinical setting to a nursing situation. Furthermore, this paper contributes to your personal and professional development as a nursing scholar.

The purpose of this assignment is to:

1. Identify and apply theoretical principles from a middle range nursing theory to the concepts of a phenomenon or situation in one’s clinical practice

2. Conduct a comprehensive library database search using appropriate controlled vocabulary and limiters and expanders to locate scholarly references related to the theory and phenomenon; and

3. Critically analyze and apply the theoretical principles to a nursing situation in a clinical environment.

4. Engage in writing to learn as a means to strengthen the written presentation of concepts and ideas essential to nursing scholarship.

Begin by identifying an area of specialty interest. From this interest recall an observation from your practice experience and write a short summary or scenario describing the nursing phenomenon or situation. Specify the concepts of the phenomena. Select one middle range theory that pertains to or explains the phenomenon identified. Next, specify the concepts of the theory that pertain to the phenomena.

Search a selected bibliographic database in the library to locate references pertaining to the concepts of the phenomena and theory and retrieve the most appropriate articles to reference in the discussion of the nursing situation. The body of the paper demonstrates a refined understanding of the nursing situation in light of the information from the journal articles and the theory. Primary sources are to be accessed.

The assignment concludes with a discussion of the concept, phenomenon, theory, and how it applies to his or her practice. The paper content should be nearly 5-7 pages (excluding the title page, reference page, and appendix) and prepared in APA style (levels of headings, double spaced, in-text citation, and references).

Criteria Possible Points

Introduction (Do not put this heading in your paper)

Short paragraph to introduce the topic with demographic characteristics, prevalence and/or incidence of the patient-centered phenomenon. (1 point)

Specify a thesis statement (2 points)

End this paragraph with an aim/purpose statement.(1 point) 4

Body (Develop a different heading)

Patient-centered phenomenon as a nursing situation is clearly described (1.5 pages) 2

One middle range theory is identified with rationale for why this theory pertains to the phenomena of interest 2

Concepts of the theory that apply to the phenomenon are explained 2

Concepts are applied related to the phenomena of interest with a short rationale/reason 2

(Insert relevant level of heading(s) appropriate to paper organization)

The concepts from the theory and the phenomena are used to retrieve relevant articles (Minimum of 8 theory, theory-related research, and other data sources published within the last 5 years with exception for seminal theory articles). Content from articles are related to the topic. Content from article(s) are applied to the practice situation within the context of the selected theory 6

Important information for writing discussion questions and participation

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Plagiarism is highly prohibited. Please ensure you are citing your sources correctly using APA 7th edition. All assignments including discussion posts should be formatted in APA with the appropriate spacing, font, margin, and indents. Any papers not well formatted would be returned back to you, hence, I advise you review APA formatting style. I have attached a sample paper in APA format and will also post sample discussion responses in subsequent announcements.

Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.

I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!

Hi Class,

Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.

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Important information on Writing a Discussion Question

• Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
• There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
• Include in-text citations in your response
• Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
• Follow APA-7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor

• A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
• Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
• Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
• Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
• Follow APA 7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

• Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
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Nursing interventions and/or actions are identified and discussed 3

Conclusion (Develop a different heading)

Summarizes purpose of paper, implications for practice, and specific recommendations for research (and health policy as appropriate) 3

Scholarly Writing

Argument: Argument directly and fully answers prompt; is clearly stated early in the paper; is original, compelling, and logical, avoiding absolute claims 2

Evidence: Appropriate amount of relevant, accurate, and justifiably interpreted quotation. Quotation thoroughly introduced, explained, analyzed, and connected to argument/other texts. Possible counter arguments considered. 2

Organization: Paragraphs maintain argument focus, exclude extraneous information, appear in logical order, and transition smoothly. Introduction sets forth argument and the goals of essay. Conclusion opens up avenues for future research. 2

Attention to the Audience: Consistent, academic tone. Appropriate contextual information, anticipating audience questions. Addresses significant issues and makes them important to the audience. 2

Grammar and Format: Errors in grammar and spelling are limited or non-existent (appropriate sentence structure, paragraph structure).

Strong introduction that specifies the paper’s thesis and aim(s). Includes a body, and conclusion. Prepared in 3rd person; a writing style for most nursing journals.

The paper is organized using APA format for title page, levels of headings, and includes parenthetical citations in-text. Primarily uses paraphrased content with in-text citation. Constructed an accurate and complete reference list using APA format. 3

This is my nursing situation. I would like to use Dorothea Orem theory.

Early in my nursing practice I experienced a situation that exemplifies the complexity nurses deal with in the process of caring for patients. As a newly hired nurse in a hospice care facility I came across patients that were at the final stages of life as a result of chronic illness or old age. One of these patients was an elderly man who I will call Mr. M. approximately 74 years of age diagnosed with dementia in addition to end stage renal disease. This patient was frequently confused and forgetful but had large chunks of time where he was more lucid and could understand what was happening in terms of his health.

After studying the different counseling theories over the last sixteen weeks, I have discovered that each theory is valid and there are ideas and techniques that I would use out of each of them. However, there are some theories I feel that I will use more than others in my daily counseling sessions. First, I would like to address the Psychoanalytic Theory. I agree with Freud on the power of the unconscious is influencing how we think, feel and behave and that dreams are powerful tools in helping people recognize their internal conflicts, central struggles, wants, hopes, and visions of the future. He also acknowledges the power of the past and early traumatic childhood experiences in preventing people from living a happily, healthy, and well-adjusted life. However, I agree more with Erikson’s psychosocial perspective than Freud’s psychosexual stages in that people continue to develop socially throughout their lives and that there are specific events to be resolved in each stage of life. I will also use Adler’s lifestyle assessment to reveal their family background and early childhood experiences which may have influenced their (the clients) life. I will also use the Adlerian Theory to guide how I counsel my clients and their attitudes toward self, difficulties, others, or life. Adler believes that emotions and behaviors are largely influenced by ones beliefs and thinking processes. I want my clients to understand that they are entirely responsible for what they make of themselves. Unlike Freud, Adler stresses choice and responsibility, meaning in life and the strivi…

Instructions: You should spend approximately one hour observing a child ages 3-10 years. Take notes during your observation!!!! You must use this format for your final paper! Just answer the questions below. You should cite your text for this assignment. You will only earn full credit if you correctly answer every question & cite multiple theorists or textbook content per question. You may have to Google some terms or do additional research to adequately answer these questions. This should be a challenging assignment. I am less concerned about what you observed and more concerned about your ability to relate what you observed to course content in a professional manner.

I will take off points for late submissions per syllabus guidelines. I will also take off points for errors in typing, grammar, and punctuation or the use of non-professional writing style or words.

Name of child (please use a pseudonym): Kiera

Age (or approx. age) of child: 4 years old Date of Your Observation: Sunday, October 16, 2016.