How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
1. Introduction:
The introduction requires the following information.
• Statements about nursing theory in general
• Identification of the nursing theory (Jean Watson theory) selected.
2. Importance of Nursing Theory:
This section requires the following information.
• Present an analysis of the importance of nursing theory, in general, to the nursing profession. Each of the following questions are to be answered.
o Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s program?
o How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
o How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from other healthcare professions?
o What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing theory within the profession?
• References from nursing literature are required.
3. Summary of Selected Nursing Theory:
This section requires the following information.
• Present the name and author of the selected nursing theory (Jean Watson theory) . Identify when the nursing theory was initially published and the latest edition of the selected nursing theory.
• Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected nursing theory.
• Provide a detailed description of how this nursing theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/ concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession) associated with nursing.
• Present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains the following professional nursing practice areas: Nurse practitioner
• Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information. Keep each example succinct (about 1 – 3 paragraphs).
• References from nursing literature are required.
4. Conclusion:
This section includes the following elements:
• Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession
• Summarizes the selected nursing theory.
• Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.