Description

As the nursing profession continually evolves, practice knowledge is increasing and closing the theory-practice gap. The purpose of this discussion is to explore how nursing theory is used as a framework in nursing research, building the body of professional nursing knowledge. In addition, students will support their discussion by successfully applying academic integrity principles.

Instructions

1. Using one of the articles provided in this week’s course announcement, identify the nursing theory used to frame the nursing research.
2. Analyze the selected nursing theory used to guide the research article you selected for the assignment and describe how the nursing theory that was used applies to nursing’s metaparadigm, including each of the following:
   • Person
   • Health
   • Environment
   • Nursing
3. Support your summary using one quotation, cited in APA format for a quote as outlined in the academic integrity presentation in Lesson 1.
4. Support your summary using one summary or synthesis statement, cited in APA format for a summary/synthesis as outlined in the academic integrity presentation in Lesson 1.

NOTE: At the doctoral level, paraphrasing is not acceptable.