College of Health & Human Services Department of Nursing
COURSE: NS-600
COURSE TITLE: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice (3 credits).
FACULTY: Elaine Jackson, PhD, RN Crisp Hall – 319 573-651-2871(O) 243-2049(H) 450-2757(Cell) ejackson@semo.edu
I. DESCRIPTION:
Provides a basis for examining theory construction and the role that theory plays in providing the scientific basis for nursing practice. (3)
II. PREREQUISITES:
Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program.
III. OBJECTIVES:
A. Describe the components of theory and their inter-relationships. B. Discriminate among the different levels of theory. C. Demonstrate an understanding of terminology related to theory development. D. Examine the relationships among nursing theory, research, and practice. E. Describe the purposes of theory in nursing. F. Discuss the history of theory development in nursing. G. Analyze existing nursing theories and conceptual models for use in advanced nursing practice from rural and other cultural perspectives. H. Evaluate the application of other discipline theories to advanced nursing practice.
IV.STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (MINIMUM OF 3):
A. In writing, evaluate an adjunct theory’s applicability to advanced nursing practice. B. Using an oral presentation format, analyze the applicability of a middle range nursing theory to advanced nursing practice. C. In writing, demonstrate the appropriateness of one major nursing theorist’s beliefs about nursing’s metaparadigm when considering the role of the advanced practice nurse.
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