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Assignment: Creating a Concept Map
provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the conceptual components of a theory. Building on this weeks Discussion, you will build a concept map to express the linkages and interrelationships of the concepts in the middle range theory you have selected.
To prepare:
Explore the various concept maps presented in Chapter 7 of The Practice of Nursing Research, as well as the Cooper and Veo articles.
Using the information presented in the Learning Resources as a guide, consider the linkages and interrelationships of the conceptual concepts for the theory you identified for this weeks Discussion. What relational statements could be articulated?
Create a concept map demonstrating the linkages and interrelationships of the theoretical concepts. Include a clear problem and purpose statement. Express relational statements linking the concepts, literally and diagrammatically. You may use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or another software application of your choice; however, if you use a product that is not part of the Microsoft Office Suite, you must be able to save it as a PDF or RTF file.
Include references from the literature to support your work.
ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC : NURS 8110
Philosophy of Nursing Paper (5 points)
Consider how nursings philosophical foundations influence your nursing practice and
your personal philosophy. Then, write a 6- to 7-page paper that:
Articulates your philosophy of nursing identifying the philosophical influences and
summarizing how this weeks readings influenced your views/beliefs. (1 point)
Explains how nursings philosophical foundations influence your nursing practice
and provides at least two specific examples. (2 points)
Answers the question: What is the relationship between philosophy and
knowledge development? How is this evidenced in your nursing philosophy or
practice? (1 point)
Outlines how positivism and post-positivism influences approaches to nursing
science (including research methods) and nursing practice as well as your own
personal philosophy. (1 point)
This assignment is due by Day 7 of Week 2.
Note: Up to 1 point may be deducted for grammar, spelling, and/or APA errors.
Concept Analysis in the Literature (5 points)
Explore the literature on a selected practice issue of interest to you. Write a 2- to 3-page
paper that summarizes the steps of the concept analysis process utilized in each article.
Include in your summary the following information:
What is the definition of the concept? (2 points)
How could or does the definition differ from its use in nursing and health care
versus in other disciplines? (1 point)
What characteristics define the concept? How do these apply to nursing and
clinical practice? (2 points)
This assignment is due by Day 7 of Week 3.
Note: Up to 1 point may be deducted for grammar, spelling, and/or APA errors.
Creating a Concept Map (5 points)
Using the Learning Resources as a guide and the theory you identified in this weeks
Discussion, build a concept map that:
Create a concept map demonstrating the linkages and interrelationships of the
theoretical concepts. Include a clear problem and purpose statement. Express
relational statements linking the concepts, literally and diagrammatically. You
may use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or another software application of your
choice; however, if you use a product that is not part of the Microsoft Office Suite
you must be able to save it as a PDF or RTF file. (3 points)
Include references from the literature to support your work. (2 points)
This assignment is due by Day 7 of Week 5.
Note: Up to 1 point may be deducted for grammar, spelling, and/or APA errors.
Literature Review Matrix (15 points)
Conduct a search for literature on a practice issue pertinent to your practice area.
Formulate a research question around your issue and complete the Literature Review
Matrix template to identify gaps in the literature.
Criteria:
Complete Part I and Part II of the Literature Review Matrix template. (4 points)
Complete Part III of the Literature Review Matrix. (4 points)
In your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the existing literature, note
the appropriate use of the theoretical frameworks. (3 points)
Complete Part IV addressing the influence of empiricism on quantitative
methodology. (4 points)
This assignment is due by Day 7 of Week 7.
Note: Up to 3 points may be deducted for grammar, spelling, and/or APA errors. Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Groves the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.
Review Chapter 8, “Frameworks”
Cooper, E. (2009). Creating a culture of professional development: A milestone pathway tool for registered nurses. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(11), 501-508.
This article describes how a culture of professional development is found to have a positive impact on nurse retention and satisfaction, creating a culture of professional development.
Perkins, M., Jensen, P., Jaccard, J., Gollwitzer, P., Oettingen, G., Pappadopulos, E., & Hoagwood, K. (2007). Applying theory-driven approaches to understanding and modifying clinicians’ behavior: what do we know? Psychiatric Services, 58(3), 342-348.
This article provides an examination of theory-driven approaches for understanding a clinicians behavior through the analysis of their attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.
Rushing, A. M. (2008). The unitary life pattern of persons experiencing serenity in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Advances in Nursing Science, 31(3), 198-210.
This article discusses a research study that utilizes Newmans grand theory as a part of its theoretical framework.
Veo, P. (2010). Concept mapping for applying theory to nursing practice. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 26(1), 17-22. doi: 10.1097/NND.0b013e3181cc2d6f
This article explores the use of concept mapping as a tool used to apply theory into daily nursing practices.
Woods, N. F., & Magyary, D. L. (2010). Translational research: Why nursings interdisciplinary collaboration is essential. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 24(1), 924. doi:10.1891/1541-6577.24.1.9
This article focuses on the use of translation research within the nursing profession and strategies for nursing leadership to apply translation practices.
Optional Resources
Panniers, T. L., Feuerbach, R. D., & Soeken, K. L. (2003). Methods in informatics: Using data derived from a systematic review of health care texts to develop a concept map for use in the neonatal intensive care setting. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 36(45), 232239. doi:10.1016/j.jbi.2003.09.010
