Theory Development Process

Have you ever wondered how these outstanding nurses create these theories? This week we are concentrating on the development process used in theories. Make sure you read and are familiar with chapter 4 in our textbook Nursing Theorist and their Work.

"Nursing's potential for meaningful human service rests on the union of theory and practice for its fulfillment" (Rogers, 1970, p. 8).

Hage (1972) identify six compenents are are required for the working theory. See page 37 in your textbook and study table 4-1. (Hint: you will see it again!)

Check out this link and focus on the concepts of a theory and its relationship with the subsequent patient. I want you to be able to come into class on Monday and tell me about 1 theory and describe how it (if used properly) could impact the health of a patient.

 http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/development_of_nursing_theories.html


Assignment # 1

Write a short paper about the difference between Nursing Theory guided practice and Evidence-based clinical practice. It is due by tuesday of this week.

Make sure it is in APA format with at least 5 references no later than 5 years old.



References

Hage, J. (1972). Techniques and problems of theory construction in sociology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Rogers, M.. E. (1970). An introduction to the theoretical basis of nursing. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.