Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

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This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of ONE concept that is important and useful to nursing.  The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases.  Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.

Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.

Criteria for Content

1. Introduction

The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:

· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.

· Identifies the selected nursing concept.

· Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept.

· Names the sections of the paper.

· Scholarly support is required.

2. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept

This section includes:

· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).

· A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.

3. Literature review

This section requires:

· A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept.

· Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.

· Support from nursing literature is required. Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review.

4. Defining attributes, for this section:

· A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.

· A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required

Explanation:  An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.

5. Antecedent and Consequence

This section requires the identification of:

· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.

· 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.

· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event.  In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event.  In this situation a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.

6. Empirical Referents

This section requires the identification of:

· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.

7. Construct Cases

Explanation: hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept.

This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case.

· 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:

· Definition

· All identified attributes

Explanation:  A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment.

· 1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.

· 1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this cas

· Explanation:  Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing.

8. Theoretical Applications of the Concept

· Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

· Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.

· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

9. Conclusion

This section requires:

· Summarization of key information regarding:

· Selected nursing concept.

· Selected nursing theory.

· Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice).

· The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages . Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6thedition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.

4. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.

5. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

6. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing 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.

Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories is NOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of incivility and civility are not allowed for this assignment.

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Discuss one major theoretical perspective, such as a nursing theory, that currently guides your nursing practice and discuss why this perspective was chosen and how it guides and impacts on your nursing practice.

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ASSESSMENT: Discussion Paper

Perspectives on Nursing Overview of Discussion Paper

Aim of assessment – The aim of the assessment task is to provide the student with the opportunity to discuss the applicability and importance of theory guided nursing practice, including the discussion of their application of a major espoused theory and exploration of their own theory-in-use and how this impacts on their own nursing practice.

Details – Reed (2006) argues that “when nurses deliberately use their theories in practice, they can facilitate processes that significantly benefit patients, nurses, the healthcare system, and the broader environment” (p. 328). Greenwood (2000), however, argues that there is a substantial theory-practice gap between the nursing theories nurses claim they use in practice (espoused theories) and the actual theories they use in practice (theories-in-use) which may have “important implications for the quality of nursing practice” (p. 9). Discuss.

Assessment Objectives:

Discuss one major theoretical perspective, such as a nursing theory, that currently guides your nursing practice and discuss why this perspective was chosen and how it guides and impacts on your nursing practice.

Discuss your own personal theory of nursing, including your beliefs and values in relation to the concepts of health, nursing, person and environment and the relationships between these concepts as you understand them.

Discuss how your own personal theory-in-use developed and how it impacts on your actual nursing practice.

With particular reference to current (from 2011 onwards) academic literature, discuss the importance and applicability of theory guided nursing practice in general and to your own nursing practice in particular.

Note –

The work is to be structured as a formal essay, with a relevant introduction, body of work and conclusion, however, headings and subheadings may be used. The assessment task as set must be adequately and appropriately addressed. There must be clear identification and evidence of understanding of major issues, with evidence of critical examination of issues, including sound arguments and positions adequately supported by academic literature as appropriate and required. When presenting your own reflections and ideas in relation to your own personal theory of nursing, it is appropriate to use the first person; however, elsewhere use of the third person is required.

The reference list is not included in the word count, but in-text references are counted.

Please write an essay with introduction and follow all the criteria's which has been given (attached).

You can write heading as follows in this essay:

1. Introduction

2. Any one of the Espoused theory relevant for my nursing practice

3. My personal theory

4. Four paradigms of nursing and relation between them

5. Development of own personal theory and its impact on practice

6. Importance and applicability of theory guided nursing practice

7. Conclusion.

Based on selected form of artistic expression, this assignment may require you to submit two different files, one for the artistic expression

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Based on selected form of artistic expression, this assignment may require you to submit two different files, one for the artistic expression and a paper

Based on selected form of artistic expression, this assignment may require you to submit two different files, one for the artistic expression and a paper. Please submit both files at the same time.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Take a moment to reflect on how you demonstrate caring in your current professional practice.
Create an artistic representation of your perception on caring in nursing. The artistic expression can be a drawing, sculpture, collage, poem,
short story, or dance.
Videos are to be 1 to 3 minutes in length.
Poems and short stories should not exceed one-page, double-spaced wording.
Drawings, pictures, or collages should be formatted on an 8 x 10 document.
Sculptures submitted as a jpg.
In a one- to two-page written paper, address the following.
The importance of caring to nursing practice and the profession
A personal definition of caring; include principles of holistic care
Definitions of caring found in nursing literature that support your perspective on caring
An explanation of the artistic expression you chose and how it represents caring
Summary of key concept presented in the paper

Principles of Negotiations Discuss the application of the principle(s) of negotiation to a commonly encountered conflict within your work setting.

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Principles of Negotiations Discuss the application of the principle(s) of negotiation to a commonly encountered conflict within your work setting. (My work setting as an ER NURSE).
1. Provide a description of the conflict, including commonly observed interprofessional behaviors and the usual outcomes of the conflict.
2. Imagine the same conflict as the leader who is managing the conflict to achieve a positive outcome. Identify at least three leadership competencies based on principles of negotiation. Describe your action plan for each identified competency to develop as a nurse leader.
Required reading before starting the paper. Read the criteria carefully before writing this paper.
My work setting: I work as a Staff Nurse at the University Hospital Emergency Center.[ER NURSE]
Review information and watch video about conflict management styles (MindTools
link)
MindTools. (n.d.). Conflict resolution: Resolving conflict rationally and effectively.
Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_81.htm
Module III: Communication and Collaboration
Introduction
Nurses understand the fundamentals of a good working relationship and historically, are successful in coordinating patient care even when there are conflicting methods of treatment and goals among healthcare providers. Acting as a member within a multidisciplinary team has allowed nurses to use their own professional skill to earn the distinction of being the most trusted profession. Although being the most trusted profession is a great honor, health care issues such as barriers that reduce access to healthcare and common medical errors challenge patient trust of all health professionals. In today??s health care environment the master??s prepared nurse is being called upon to step outside the established comfort zone of working as a leader /member within a multidisciplinary group and elevate their performance along with all healthcare providers to function as an interprofessional team.
Functioning as an interprofessional collaborative team moves beyond what is historically viewed as collaboration (i.e. through good group communication skills, agreement of common goals are reached so that each practitioner employs one’s own professional practice independently). In addition to goal agreement and good communication, collaboration requires creation and synergy among the professions. In this context, collaboration of an interprofessional team requires a deeper understanding of each profession??s skills, values, roles, and perceptions such that the combined professions produce a unique skill set which can design something completely new and better than when working as an independent professional within a multidisciplinary group (WHO, 2010). To achieve such heights requires the master’s prepared nurse to be knowledgeable and skilled in: a) group dynamics and group processes; b) maximizing nursing as well as other healthcare professions contributions to the healthcare team; and c) deploying collaborative and effective communication strategies that lead interprofessional teams to synergistically improve care outcomes and facilitate healthcare policy changes (AACN, 2011 and WHO, 2010). The purpose of this module is to reflect on your own current conflict management, communication, and team skills and to expand on these skills to meet the challenges that an interprofessional team leader/member faces in building a true 21st century healthcare system collaborative practice.
Module Objectives
At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
1. Examine interprofessional collaboration competencies in relation to health care settings.
2. Apply principles of negotiation and structured communication tools that reduce miscommunication and conflict.
3. Synthesize various conflict management styles/strategies in certain situations that facilitate positive outcomes.
Required Reading
Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMilliam, R. & Switzler, A. (2002). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high. New York: McGraw-Hill.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2010). Framework for action on interprofessional education & collaborative practice. Geneva: World Health Organization. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/hrh/resources/framework_action/en/
After completing the reading assignments:
Review information and watch video about conflict management styles (MindTools link)
MindTools. (n.d.). Conflict resolution: Resolving conflict rationally and effectively.
Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_81.htm
Assess your conflict management style
http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/preparing-future-leaders/docs/conflict-management-stylesquiz.Pdf
Review TeamSTEPPS? Essentials Course classroom slides.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (n.d.) TeamSTEPPS? Essentials Course Classroom Slides. Retrieved
from
http://www.ahrq.gov/teamsteppstools/instructor/essentials/slessentials.htm
Select and view two TeamSTEPPS? video vignettes
Health.mil (n.d.). Patient Safety Program: TeamSTEPPS? Video Vignettes. Military
Health System U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved from
http://health.mil/dodpatientsafety/ProductsandServices/TeamSTEPPS/TSVideo
s.aspx?MediaID=0c6154b3-4a5f-4e05-ab28-95ea26503b69
Grading Rubric
Provides a concise, informative, and illustrative discussion that clearly addresses the selected topic.
Reflects integration of the assigned readings and other resources using more than 4 references.
Identifies at least three leadership competencies. Describes your action plan for each identified competency to develop as a nurse leader. Supports views with assigned readings from this module.
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and follows APA format with only a few errors and appropriately credits and references sources. Adheres to word limit.
Leadership Competencies
References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2011). The essentials of master�??s education in nursing. Washington, D.C., American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/MastersEssentials11.pdf
World Health Organization (WHO). (2010). Framework for action on interprofessional education & collaborative practice. Geneva: World Health Organization. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/hrh/resources/framework_action/en/
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