Syllabus

N491: Concepts and Theories in Nursing

N491 Concepts and Theories in Nursing
provides an introduction to theory and reasoning in nursing. The significance of theory for nursing as a profession is explored, thus providing students with a foundation for professional nursing practice and research. This course provides an overview of theory, theory development, important nursing theories and nursing theorists, as well as a method for critiquing theory. Students are guided to develop a foundation of reasoning skills that are necessary to integrate the components of knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences into nursing practice.

Course Goals:

By the conclusion of this course, student will be able to:

· Develop an understanding of the foundational theories and conceptual frameworks of the profession of nursing from a gender and multicultural perspective.

· Compare and contrast how concepts of person, health, nursing and environment are defined from a variety of theoretical perspectives.

· Explore the impact of nursing theories on current practice, education, research, and leadership

· Demonstrate critical thinking and creativity in the application of theoretical frameworks and models to professional nursing roles.

· Describe methods to evaluate nursing concepts, models, and theories for use in nursing practice.

· Articulate their own philosophical base for nursing practice, including the knowledge, values, beliefs, standards and ethical principles that influence their practice.

· Develop an appreciation of different types of reasoning.

· Articulate the application of reasoning in nursing practice.

Required Textbook:

· Smith, M. C., &  Parker, M. E. (2015). Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice (4th ed.).  Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. ISBN  978-0-8036-3312-4

Course Structure:

Module 1: Research and Nightingale

Module 2: Peplau, Henderson, and Orem

Module 3: Johnson, Orlando, and the 1950’s to 1960’s

Module 4: King and Rogers

Module 5: Roy, Neuman, and the 1970’s

Module 6: Leininger, Newman, and Watson

Module 7: Parse, Erickson, Tomlin & Swain

Module 8: Theories of the 1980’s and 1990’s

Part 1

Discussion question

Considering your learning in this course and answer the followings

1)How have you meet the course objectives listed in the syllabus( review the course goals/objectives in the syllabus and describe how each one has been met)

2) Has the material in the course changed your professional practice(explain how the course has impacted your personal nursing practice give examples and be specific)

3) how might nursing theory influence your professional practice ( Explain how learning about nursing theory will influence your nursing practice give example be specific

PART 2 POWERPOINT

Signature Assignment Title: Theory Overview

Signature Assignment Description/Directions:

This week, you will develop a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the theories from each module. Please select one theory from each module (1-8) and answer the following questions. You should have two slides per theory:

· Describe the theory

· Provide 3 examples of how the theory applies to current practice

· Provide 3 positive patient outcomes resulting from utilizing the theory

· Explain 3 benefits to nursing satisfaction when utilizing the theory

· Describe two barriers to using the theory in practice and at least one method for overcoming each barrier (support methods with sources)

· Support from literature clearly noted throughout

The PowerPoint presentation should include at least two outside references and the textbook. The presentation should contain 2 to 4 slides per theory, for a total of 16 to 32 slides.

Total Point Value of Assignment: 500 points