Nursing Theory Paper

Nursing Theory Paper

 

Requirements (see attached for full instructions).
Description of the Assignment

This assignment focuses on the importance of nursing theory within the profession. Selecting one nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not allowed), the nursing theory will be presented by identifying the key concepts present within the theory. The selected nursing theory will then be applied to the following professional nursing practice area:

· Nurse practitioner

–A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references within the last 5 years must be used.

—Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
—The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 5, but no more than 7 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
Description of the Assignment
This assignment focuses on the importance of nursing theory within the profession. Selecting one nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not allowed), the nursing theory will be presented by identifying the key concepts present within the theory. The selected nursing theory will then be applied to ONE of the following professional nursing practice areas:
• Nurse practitioner

Criteria for Content

1. Introduction:
The introduction requires the following information.
• Statements about nursing theory in general
• Identification of the ONE nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not allowed) selected by the student to be used within this assignment. The specific selected nursing theory may be from any of the three categories of nursing theory (i.e. grand, middle-range, or practice), but must be a specific nursing theory (i.e. Orem, Roy, Benner, etc.); a category may not be used.
• Identification of the sections of the paper.
• References from nursing literature are required.
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 (bibliographic and historical information about the theory or theorist is NOT included). 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.
• Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track (i.e. education, leadership, informatics, healthcare policy, or nurse practitioner)
• References from nursing literature are required.

4. Application of Specific Nursing Theory to Selected Professional Nursing Practice area:
This section includes the following elements:
• Present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
o Education (e.g. undergraduate, staff development, etc.)
o Leadership (e.g. nurse executive, manager, leader, etc.)
o Informatics (e.g. data management, etc.)
o Healthcare policy (e.g. application to local, state, national, or global healthcare concerns, etc.)
o Nurse practitioner
• Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information. Professional examples come from a student’s own practice experiences or from the scholarly literature. If the example is from the student’s experience, identify this as the source by using the first person in describing the example.
• Keep each example succinct (about 1 – 3 paragraphs).
• References from nursing literature are required.
5. 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.

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. A nursing theory was used.
2. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” must be obtained. A score in the blue or green range indicates a similarity of less than 24% which is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students. Any other level of similarity index level requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a Turnitin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.
3. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. A dictionary, required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. For additional information regarding scholarly resources, please see “What is a scholarly source?” located in the Course Resource tab. Information from .com websites may be incorrect.
4. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
5. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 5, but no more than 7 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
6. Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
8. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
9. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” must be obtained. A score in the blue or green range indicates a similarity of less than 24% which is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students. Any other level of similarity index level requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a Turnitin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.
10. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. A dictionary, required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
11. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
12. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 5, but no more than 7 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
13. Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
14. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
15. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assignment Criteria Points % Description
Introduction 6 6 This section includes:
• Statements about nursing theory in general
• Identification of the ONE nursing theory (non-nursing theories are not allowed) selected by the student to be used within this assignment. The specific selected nursing theory may be from any of the three categories of nursing theory (i.e. grand, middle-range, or practice), but must be a specific nursing theory (i.e. Orem, Roy, Benner, etc.); a category may not be used.
• Identification of the sections of the paper.
• References from nursing literature are required.
Importance of Nursing Theory 20 20 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.
Summary of Selected Nursing Theory 20 20 This section requires the following information.
• Present the name and author of the selected nursing theory (bibliographic and historical information about the theory or theorist is NOT included). 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.
• A description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/concepts(person, health, environment, and nursing profession) associated with nursing.
• Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track (i.e. education, leadership, informatics, healthcare policy, or nurse practitioner)
• References from nursing literature are required.
Application of Specific Nursing Theory to Selected Professional Nursing Practice area
25 25 This section includes the following elements:
• Present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
o Education (e.g. undergraduate, staff development, etc.)
o Leadership (e.g. nurse executive, manager, leader, etc.)
o Informatics (e.g. data management, etc.)
o Healthcare policy (e.g. application to local, state, national, or global healthcare concerns, etc.)
o Nurse practitioner
• Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information. Professional examples may come from a student’s own practice experiences or from the scholarly literature. Keep each example succinct (about 1 – 3 paragraphs).If the example is from the student’s experience, identify this as the source by using the first person in describing the example.
• References from nursing literature are required.

Conclusion 6 6 This section includes the following elements:
• Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession
• Summarizesthe selected nursing theory.
• Presents self-reflectionregarding what was learned from writing this assignment.
Paper Specifications 5 5 • A nursing theory was used.
• A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
• A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly nursing references were used.
• A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and lesson information were not used as scholarly references.
• The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) was at least 5 pages, but no more than 7 pages.
• References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
APA Format 8 8 Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper [one deduction for each type of APA style error].
Citations in Text 5 5 Ideas, and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. Permission to use references older than 5 years must be obtained from faculty.
Writing Mechanics 5 5 Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Total 100 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

GRADING RUBRIC FOR NR 501 ASSIGNMENT ONE/WEEK 2

Assignment Criteria Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of performance Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of performance Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible Points = 82 Points
Introduction 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

Statements about nursing theory in general.

Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.

Identification of the sections of the paper.

A nursing theory was used.

References from nursing literature are required.

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

Statements about nursing theory in general.

Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.

Identification of the sections of the paper.

A nursing theory was used.

References from nursing literature are required.

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

Statements about nursing theory in general.

Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.

Identification of the sections of the paper.

A nursing theory was used.

Limited references from nursing literature were provided.
Presentation of
information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

Statements about nursing theory in general.

Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.

Identification of the sections of the paper.

A nursing theory was used.

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:

Statements about nursing theory in general.

Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.

Identification of the sections of the paper.

A nursing theory was used.

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
NAME OF STUDENT ____________________

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION 20 MARKS

QUESTION 1:
Write short notes on all of the following:
1. Personal Insurance
2. Real Property
3. Lease Contract
4. Partnerships
5. Employee contracts
QUESTION 2:
Berger checked into a motel and left a valuable stamp collection in his room because the motel didnot provide safe-deposit boxes. The stamps were stolen. Was the motel liable for the value of thecollection? Explain your answer.

QUESTION 3:
Explain the difference between a secret partner and a silent partner. List and briefly explain five different types of partners.

QUESTION 4:
Fox, who was going into the army, contracted with Scutti Auto Sales to sell his car for acommission. Scutti Auto Sales advanced $500 to Fox, with the understanding that the advancewould be paid back out of the proceeds of the sale. Three weeks later, before the car was sold, Foxchanged his mind and tried to terminate the agency. Was Fox legally able to terminate the agency?

MULTIPLE CHOCIE 30 MARKS
1. An example of a special bailment is the liability imposed on a
a. person who rents a car.
b. trucking company.
c. parking garage.
d. service station.

2. A special bailee is not liable for losses resulting from a typhoon because
a. a typhoon is a natural disaster that could not have been anticipated.
b. special bailments require only a reasonable level of care.
c. special bailees are exempt from all liabilities.
d. special bailees always have agreements with bailors to limit their liability
3. A common carrier whose equipment is detained by a customer for an unreasonable period of timecan make a special charge called
a. containerage.
b. detonage.
c. a bailee’s charge.
d. demurrage.
4. A carrier that transports goods for certain customers only is a
a. limited carrier.
b. common carrier.
c. contract carrier.
d. mutual carrier.
5. The least costly type of life insurance is
a. endowment insurance.
b. limited payment life insurance.
c. term insurance.
d. whole life insurance.
6. In his application for life insurance, Meany lied about his health. The insurance company cannotcancel the policy if it discovers the lie after the policy has been in effect
a. one year.
b. two years.
c. three years.
d. five years.

7. At age thirty-five, Grimsby took out a life insurance policy and stated her age as twenty-nine.Grimsby died five years later. What effect, if any, does the misrepresentation have on the paymentto the beneficiary?
a. The insurer does not have to pay the beneficiary anything because the policy is void.
b. The insurer must pay the beneficiary only half the face value of the policy.
c. The insurer must pay the beneficiary an amount adjusted for the insured’s correct age.
d. The insurer must pay the beneficiary the face value of the policy because themisrepresentation had no effect on the performance of the contract.

8. When Pogue retired from her job at age sixty-five, she became eligible for government-subsidizedhealth insurance called
a. Medicare.
b. Medicaid.
c. unemployment insurance.
d. disability income protection
9. Patent and copyright protection is granted by
a. state governments.
b. warranty.
c. the chamber of commerce.
d. the federal government.
10. On the death of a joint tenant, the property automatically belongs to the
a. surviving joint tenants.
b. state.
c. spouse.
d. heirs.
11. The temporary right to use a portion of another person’s land is called a(n)
a. profit.
b. easement.
c. permit.
d. license.
12. A restrictive covenant is binding on
a. the seller.
b. the original buyer.
c. all subsequent buyers.
d. both b and c.
13. Under the statute of frauds, a lease of real property must be in writing if it is for
a. residential property.
b. commercial property.
c. more than one year.
d. less than one year.
14. When a lease is assigned by a tenant, the
a. original tenant has no further obligations.
b. the landlord assumes all responsibility.
c. the new tenant assumes all responsibility.
d. the original tenant is still liable
15. If a tenant fails to pay the rent when it becomes due, the landlord can
a. sue to evict the tenant.
b. sue the tenant for the rent due.
c. have the tenant arrested.
d. evict or sue the tenant.
16. A lease that omits the names of the landlord or tenant is
a. enforceable.
b. a sublease.
c. unenforceable.
d. a covenant
17. An inactive partner known by the public to be a partner is called a
a. limited partner.
b. silent partner.
c. secret partner.
d. dormant partner
18. When two or more persons conduct a business as a formal partnership without making apartnership agreement, they have formed a(n)
a. express partnership.
b. partnership by implication.
c. illegal partnership.
d. corporation.
19. Termination of a partnership can result from
a. the death of a partner.
b. the bankruptcy of a partner.
c. the retirement of a partner.
d. all of these
20. Frost was hired as general manager of Casey’s snow plowing business. As general manager, Frosthas
a. implied authority to hire and fire people to help clear snow.
b. implied authority to sell the snow plowing business.
c. implied authority to purchase new equipment.
d. express authority to cancel equipment orders placed by Casey.
21. A principal whose identity is not known to a third party with whom the agent makes a contract iscalled a(n)
a. independent contractor.
b. fiduciary.
c. undisclosed principal.
d. irrevocable principal.
22. If the agent does not include the principal’s name on a written contract,
a. both the principal and the agent are bound by the contract.
b. only the agent is bound by the contract.
c. only the principal is bound by the contract.
d. the contract is not binding
23. A person who pretends to be an agent
a. is personally liable to a third party.
b. binds the principal.
c. binds the third party.
d. has the power of ratification.
24. Doan authorized Marple to sell Doan’s car for not less than $2,000 for a commission of 10%.Marple sold the car for $2,400. How much must Marple give Doan?
a. $2,000.
b. $2,000 less the commission.
c. $2,200.
d. $2,400 less the commission.

25. An agent is given formal written authority to sign checks for her principal. This formal writtenauthorization is called a(n)
a. affidavit.
b. power of attorney.
c. notary.
d. certification
26. The major difference between a special agent and a general agent is
a. the amount of compensation paid.
b. the way the agency is created.
c. the authority given to the agent.
d. the type of work the principal does.
27. A principal legally can appoint an agent by
a. a written contract only.
b. an oral contract only.
c. putting a notice in a newspaper.
d. either a written or an oral contract
(FOR 29 – 30) Curran was employed by Bond Wholesale Foods to deliver food supplies to grocery stores.
28. Curran legally is known as a(n)
a. independent contractor.
b. employee.
c. merchant.
d. employer.

29. After Curran had been employed for some time, he tried to organize his fellow workers into aunion. Curran was allowed to organize his fellow workers, without interference from BondWholesale Foods, under the provisions of the
a. National Labor Relations Act.
b. Fair Labor Standards Act.
c. Wage and Hour Law.
d. Occupational Safety and Health Act.

30. As a result of Curran’s efforts, the workers formed a union that was recognized by BondWholesale Foods. Curran, as the union’s representative, negotiated a contract with higher wagesand improved working conditions. Because both the employees and the company approved thecontract, it is called a(n)
a. workers’ agreement.
b. collective bargaining agreement.
c. equal pay agreement.
d. workers’ compensation agreement