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Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Application of Theory Paper
Guidelines & Scoring Rubric
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize one strategy for the application of a specific nursing
theory to resolving a problem or issue of nursing practice in nursing leadership, nursing education,
nursing informatics, or health policy.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, a student will demonstrate the ability to:
(CO#1) Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components,
relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to
advanced nursing. (PO1)
(CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing
practice. (PO3, 7, 10)
(CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to
nursing practice. (PO4, 7)
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 6
Total Points Possible: 325
REQUIREMENTS :
Description of the Assignment:
Content
1. Introduction to the paper includes a few general statements on the idea of nursing theory
being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty
area of practice. For example, why would one pick a nursing theory to solve a practice
problem? Would a grand, middle-range, or practice theory be best? Does the writer have
any experience in using nursing theory this way? In addition, a brief one-paragraph
summary of a specific nursing theory and information on the sections of the paper are
provided. The selected nursing theory can be a grand theory, a middle-range theory,
or a practice theory.
2. Description of the problem/issue for which strategies will be developed. The problem to be
resolved must be in nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or
health policy. Scholarly evidence (in the form of a literature review) supporting the issue is
included. The problem/issue could be local to one’s specific practice setting. For example,
the setting might be a nursing unit, a nursing-education program, an informatics department,
or a health-policy unit of a consulting firm. The problem/issue needs to be something that a
nursing theory can impact, whether it solves the actual problem/issue or enables people
affected by the problem/issue to deal with it. It is best if the problem/issue is from real life –
something the writer of the paper has dealt with or is currently engaged in.
Some examples (these are fictitious examples)
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a. A nursing unit has experienced rapid turnover of professional staff, including several
nurse managers. A new nurse manager from outside of the nursing unit is appointed.
b. Informatics nurse specialists face a lot of resistance from all healthcare professionals
to implementation of a computer-based order entry program. The implementation
date will not be changed.
c. A nurse educator is assigned to take over a large class of undergraduate nursing
students, with a mix of young adults and adults returning for a second degree. The
subject is difficult, students have not been doing well, and frustration and tempers
are impeding group work.
d. A health-policy nurse specialist works for a consulting firm that lobbies on behalf of
many healthcare professions. Within the specialist’s work unit, there is much debate
over the pros and cons of various policies being proposed for attention in the coming
year.
3. Applying concepts and principles from the selected theory, one strategy for resolving the
identified issue is described in depth. Details on how the theory would be applied are
included (consider: who, what, when, where, and how). Rationales for the strategy as well
as evidence from scholarly literature are included. One ethical and/or legal aspect of the
strategy is discussed. Expected outcome(s) from implementing the strategy are proposed.
4. Concluding statements include new knowledge about applying nursing theory gained by
writing the paper
Format and Special Instructions
1. Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page and reference
page. Points will be deducted for not meeting these requirements.
2. The textbook required for this course may not be used as a reference for this assignment.
3. A minimum of 3 scholarly references are used. References must be current – no older
than 5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided. Consult with the course instructor about
using an older source.
4. Title page, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in APA format as presented in the
6th edition of the manual
5. Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and cited correctly.
6. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing as
presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual
Directions and Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description
Introduction
60
19
Problem/
Issue
85
26
Introduction to the paper includes all of the following:
• General statements on the idea of nursing theory being
applied to solve problems/ issues in nursing practice,
regardless of the specialty area of practice.
• A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing
theory
• Information on the sections of the paper
The problem/issue is substantively discussed.
The problem is clearly in nursing leadership, nursing
education, nursing informatics, or health policy.
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Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is included.
Strategy
100
30
All of the following are present:
•
One strategy for resolving the identified issue is
discussed substantively
•
Concepts and principles from the selected nursing
theory are clearly applied
•
Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident
•
Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the
discussion
•
Conclusion
40
13
Paper
Requirements
10
3
At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is
discussed.
Concluding paragraph(s) clearly show new knowledge
about applying nursing theory gained from writing this paper
All of the following requirements are met:
Paper meets length requirements
Minimum of 3 scholarly references
Textbook not used as a reference
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided for use of older references
APA Format
10
3
Title page, 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.
Citations in
Text
10
3
Ideas and information that come from readings must be
cited and referenced correctly.
Writing
Mechanics
10
3
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
325
100
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements.
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GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment Criteria
A
B
C
F
(100 – 92%)
(91-84%)
(83-76%)
(75-0%)
Outstanding or highest
level of performance
Very good or high level of
performance
Competent or
satisfactory level of
performance
Poor or failing or
unsatisfactory level of
performance
Content
Possible Points = 285 Points
Introduction
60-56 Points
55-50 Points
49-46 Points
45-0 Points
Introduction to the
paper includes all of
the following:
• General
statements on the
idea of nursing
theory being
applied to solve
problems/ issues in
nursing practice,
regardless of the
specialty area of
practice.
• A brief oneparagraph
summary of a
specific nursing
theory
• Information on the
Introduction to the paper
includes only 2 of the
following:
• General statements on
the idea of nursing
theory being applied to
solve problems/issues
in nursing practice,
regardless of the
specialty area of
practice.
• A brief one-paragraph
summary of a specific
nursing theory
• Information on the
sections of the paper
Introduction to the
paper includes only 1
of the following:
• General
statements on the
idea of nursing
theory being
applied to solve
problems/issues in
nursing practice,
regardless of the
specialty area of
practice.
• A brief oneparagraph
summary of a
specific nursing
theory
• Information on the
Introduction to the
paper includes none of
the following:
• General statements
on the idea of
nursing theory
being applied to
solve
problems/issues in
nursing practice,
regardless of the
specialty area of
practice.
• A brief oneparagraph
summary of a
specific nursing
theory
• Information on the
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sections of the
paper
sections of the
paper.
sections of the
paper
70-65 Points
64-0 Points
The problem/issue is
superficially discussed.
The problem/issue is
superficially discussed.
The problem/issue is
superficially discussed.
The problem is clearly in
nursing leadership,
nursing education, nursing
informatics, or health
policy.
•
•
85-78 Points
Problem/Issue
The problem/issue is
substantively
discussed.
The problem is clearly
in nursing leadership,
nursing education,
nursing informatics, or
health policy.
Scholarly evidence
supporting the issue is
included.
77-71 Points
Scholarly evidence
supporting the issue is
included
It is not clear if the
problem belongs to
nursing leadership,
nursing education,
nursing
informatics, or
health policy
It is not clear if the
problem belongs to
nursing leadership,
nursing education,
nursing informatics,
or health policy
AND
OR
•
•
Scholarly evidence
supporting the
issue is not
included
Scholarly evidence
supporting the
issue is not
included
100-92 Points
91-84 Points
83-76 Points
All of the following are
present:
Only 4 of the following are
present:
Only 3 of the following
are present:
2 or fewer of the
following are present:
•
One strategy for
resolving the
identified issue is
discussed
substantively
•
One strategy for
resolving the identified
issue is discussed
substantively
•
One strategy for
resolving the
identified issue is
discussed
substantively
•
One strategy for
resolving the
identified issue is
discussed
substantively
•
•
Concepts and
principles from the
selected nursing
Concepts and
principles from the
selected nursing theory
are clearly applied
•
Concepts and
principles from the
selected nursing
•
Concepts and
principles from the
selected nursing
Strategy
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theory are clearly
applied
•
•
•
Conclusion
Rationale(s) for the
strategy are
evident
Evidence from the
scholarly literature
supports the
discussion
At least one ethical
and/or legal aspect
of the strategy is
discussed.
theory are clearly
applied
•
Rationale(s) for the
strategy are evident
•
•
Rationale(s) for the
strategy are
evident
•
Evidence from the
scholarly literature
supports the
discussion
Rationale(s) for the
strategy are
evident
•
•
At least one ethical
and/or legal aspect of
the strategy is
discussed
Evidence from the
scholarly literature
supports the
discussion
Evidence from the
scholarly literature
supports the
discussion
•
At least one ethical
and/or legal aspect
of the strategy is
discussed
•
At least one ethical
and/or legal aspect
of the strategy is
discussed
•
40-37 Points
Concluding
paragraph(s) clearly
show new knowledge
about applying nursing
theory gained from
writing this paper
theory are clearly
applied
33-30 Points
NA
Concluding
paragraph(s) does not
clearly show new
knowledge about
applying nursing
theory gained from
writing this paper
Content Subtotal
29-0 Points
Concluding
paragraph(s) are
missing
_____of 285 points
Format
Possible Points = 40 Points
Paper Requirements
10-9 Points
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7 Points
6-0 Points
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APA Format
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
All of the following
requirements are met:
Only 2 of the following
requirements are met:
Only 1 of the following
requirements is met:
None of the following
requirements are met:
Paper meets length
requirements
Paper meets length
requirements
Paper meets length
requirements
Paper meets length
requirements
Minimum of 3 scholarly
references
Minimum of 3 scholarly
references
Minimum of 3 scholarly
references
Minimum of 3 scholarly
references
Textbook not used as
a reference
Textbook not used as a
reference
Textbook not used as
a reference
Textbook not used as
a reference
References are current
– within a 5-year time
frame unless a valid
rationale is provided
for use of older
references
References are current within the 5-year time
frame unless a valid
rationale is provided for
use of older references
References are current
– within the 5-year time
frame unless a valid
rationale is provided
for use of older
references
References are current
– within the 5-year time
frame unless a valid
rationale is provided
for use of older
references
8 Points
7 Points
6-0 Points
There are 3 – 5 APA
format errors in the text,
title page and/or reference
page(s)
There are 6 – 8 APA
format errors in the title
page, running head, or
reference page (s).
10-9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
There are 0-2 errors in
the citation of ideas
and information
There are 3-5 errors in the
citation of ideas and
information
10-9 Points
There are 0 – 2 APA
format errors in the
text, title page and
reference page(s)
Citations
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There are 6 – 8 errors
in the citation of ideas
and information
There are 9 or more
APA format errors in
the title page, running
head, or reference
pages(s).
6-0 Points
There are 9 or more
errors in the citation of
ideas and information
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Writing Quality
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10-9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6-0 Points
0 – 2 errors or
exceptions to the rules
of grammar, spelling,
word usage,
punctuation and formal
written work as
presented in the 6th
edition of the APA
manual
3 – 5 errors or exceptions
to the rules of grammar,
spelling, word usage,
punctuation and formal
written work as presented
in the 6th edition of the
APA manual
6 – 9 errors or
exceptions to the rules
of grammar, spelling,
word usage,
punctuation and formal
written work as
presented in the 6th
edition of the APA
manual
10 or more exceptions
to the rules of
grammar, spelling,
word usage,
punctuation and formal
written work as
presented in the 6th
edition of the APA
manual
Format Subtotal
Total Points
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_____of 40 points
_____of 325 points
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Coming up in week 6 please be reminded that the Application of Theory assignment is due.
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Examples of Problems
A nursing unit has experienced rapid turnover of professional staff, including
several nurse managers. A new nurse manager from outside of the nursing unit
is appointed.
Informatics nurse specialists face a lot of resistance from all healthcare
professionals to implementation of a computer-based order entry program. The
implementation date will not be changed.
A nurse educator is assigned to take over a large class of undergraduate nursing
students, with a mix of young adults and adults returning for a second degree.
The subject is difficult, students have not been doing well, and frustration and
tempers are impeding group work.
A health-policy nurse specialist works for a consulting firm that lobbies on
behalf of many healthcare professions. Within the specialist’s work unit, there is
much debate over the pros and cons of various policies being proposed for
attention in the coming year.
o Paper Sections/Headings
Introduction, Problem/Issue, Strategy, Conclusion
o Paper Expectations
Please review the Requirements and Description of the assignment found in
“Doc Sharing”
Use headings
Select a nursing theory; it can be a grand theory, a middle-range theory or a
practice theory.
In this assignment you will identify a problem and utilize a nursing theory to
address that problem; the problem/issue needs to be something that a nursing
theory may impact, whether it solves the actual problem/issue or enables
people affected by the problem/issue to deal with it.
There are fictitious examples found in Application of Theory Paper Guidelines &
Scoring Rubric.
You will be required to apply concept/principles from the selected theory,
identify one strategy for resolving the problem/issue.
• This is a major part of the assignment
• Be sure to see the grading rubric and include all five (5) bullets.
Conclude by providing new knowledge that you found/learned writing this
paper.
• New knowledge is how application of theory solves problems.
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