Homework: Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Based on the reading Homework (McEwen & Wills, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, Unit II: Nursing Theories, chapters 6-9), select a grand nursing theory.
o After studying and analyzing the approved theory, write about this theory, including an overview of the theory and specific examples of how it could be applied in your own clinical setting.
Based on the reading Homework (McEwen & Wills, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, Unit II: Nursing Theories, chapters 10 and 11), select a middle-range theory.
o After studying and analyzing the approved theory, write about this theory, including an overview of the theory and specific examples of how it could be applied in your own clinical setting.
The following should be included:
• An introduction, including an overview of both selected nursing theories
• Background of the theories
• Philosophical underpinnings of the theories
• Major assumptions, concepts, and relationships
• Clinical applications/usefulness/value to extending nursing science testability
• Comparison of the use of both theories in nursing practice
• Specific examples of how both theories could be applied in your specific clinical setting
• Parsimony
• Conclusion/summary
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.