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Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
Importance of Theory:
Guidelines with Scoring Rubric
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to a) identify a nursing theory, b) analyze the importance of the
selected theory to the nursing profession, c) summarize key concepts and relationships among the
concepts of the selected nursing theory, d) present views of the selected theory on areas of
specialization, and e) communicate ideas in a clear, succinct and scholarly manner.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
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(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 2
Total Points Possible: 100
REQUIREMENTS :
Description of the Assignment
In this 5-6 page paper (not including the title or reference pages in the page count), the
introduction contains a few statements about nursing theory in general, identification of
one nursing theory to be used in this paper, and the sections of the paper. The selected
nursing theory can be from any of the three types of theories:
• grand theory (e.g., Roy adaptation model),
• middle-range theory (e.g., Benner’s model of skill acquisition),or
• practice theory (e.g., Im’s theory on the pain experience of cancer patients).
Note: the theories named here are examples only; students may choose any nursing theory.
1. The first section of the paper is a description of the importance of nursing theory, in
general.
2. Key points and inter-relationships of those points of the selected theory are
summarized. Biographical or historical information about the selected nursing theory or
the nurse theorist is not included.
3. The selected nursing theory’s views or ideas about nursing leadership, nursing
education, health policy, or nursing informatics (only one of these specializations)
are discussed briefly, using two examples from real life to illustrate the views.
Real-life examples come from a student’s own practice or from the scholarly literature.
4. The paper is concluded by presentation of insights gained (what was learned) about
nursing theory through writing the paper.
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Criteria for Content
• Introduction includes general comments on nursing theory (such as a definition of nursing
theory and past exposure or experience with nursing theory), the name of the selected
nursing theory, and the sections of the paper. A heading is not used.
• Section one contains an analysis of the importance of nursing theory, in general, to the
nursing profession. For example, one might address why nursing theory is studied and how
nursing theory impacts the profession and patient care.
• Section two is a summary of key concepts and relationships among the concepts of the
selected nursing theory. Remember to state the name of the theory again. Avoid
biographical and historical information about the theory or theorist. At a minimum, include
reasons for selecting this theory, the purpose(s) of the theory, key concepts, relationships
among key concepts, and how this theory addresses nursing’s metaparadigm. Students are
not limited to these areas.
• Section three presents a discussion of how the selected nursing theory views nursing
leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy, along with 2 real-life
examples illustrating the views. If the selected theory does not explicitly discuss the chosen
specialization, a possible view of the specialization can be proposed. Remember that reallife examples come from a student’s own practice experiences or from the scholarly
literature. Keep each example succinct (about 1 – 3 paragraphs).
• Section four is the conclusion. In the conclusion, ideas and understandings about nursing
theory learned from writing the paper are shared.
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. This assignment must be submitted to Turnitin, as required by the Turnitin policy. Check
with the Instructor for more information.
2. The textbook required for this course may not be used as a reference for this assignment.
3. A minimum of 2 (two) scholarly references must be used.
4. 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.
5. The paper (excluding the title page and references page) should be at least 5 pages. Points
will be lost for not meeting these length requirements (too short or too long)
6. Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly.
7. 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.
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Directions and Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description
Introduction includes general comments on nursing theory
(such as a definition of nursing theory and past exposure or
experience with nursing theory), the name of the selected
nursing theory, and the sections of the paper. A heading is
not used.
Present an analysis of the importance of nursing theory, in
general, to the nursing profession. For example, one might
address why nursing theory is studied and how nursing
theory impacts the profession and patient care.
Introduction
10
10
Importance of
Nursing
Theory
22
22
Summary of
Selected
Nursing
Theory
22
22
Views of
Selected
Nursing
Theory on a
Specialization
26
26
Conclusion
10
10
APA Format
3
3
Citations in
Text
4
4
Ideas and information that come from readings must be
cited and referenced correctly.
Writing
Mechanics
3
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
100
100
Include a summary of key concepts and relationships
among the concepts of the selected nursing theory.
Remember to state the name of the theory again. Avoid
biographical and historical information about the theory or
theorist. At a minimum, include reasons for selecting this
theory, the purpose(s) of the theory, key concepts, and
relationships among key concepts. Students are not limited
to these areas.
Present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory
views nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing
informatics, or health policy, along with 2 real-life examples
illustrating the views. If the selected theory does not
explicitly discuss the chosen specialization, a possible view
of the specialization can be proposed. Remember that reallife examples come from a student’s own practice
experiences or from the scholarly literature. Keep each
example succinct (about 1 – 3 paragraphs).
In the conclusion, ideas and understandings about nursing
theory learned from writing the paper are shared.
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.
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 = 90 Points
Introduction
10-9 Points
Introduction includes
all of the following:
general comments on
nursing theory (such
as a personal definition
of nursing theory and
past exposure or
experience with
nursing theory), the
name of the selected
nursing theory, and the
sections of the paper.
A heading is not used.
8 Points
Introduction includes only
two of the following:
general comments on
nursing theory (such as a
personal definition of
nursing theory and past
exposure or experience
with nursing theory), the
name of the selected
nursing theory, and the
sections of the paper.
7 Points
6-0 Points
Introduction includes
only one of the
following: general
comments on nursing
theory (such as a
personal definition of
nursing theory and
past exposure or
experience with
nursing theory), the
name of the selected
nursing theory, and the
sections of the paper.
Introduction includes
none of the following:
general comments on
nursing theory (such
as a personal definition
of nursing theory and
past exposure or
experience with
nursing theory), the
name of the selected
nursing theory, and the
sections of the paper
OR
Introduction is missing
OR
A heading is used
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22-20 Points
19-18 Points
17 Points
16-0 Points
The importance of
nursing theory, in
general, to the nursing
profession is discussed
with substance
The importance of nursing
theory, in general, to the
nursing g profession is
discussed superficially
The importance of
nursing theory, in
general, to the nursing
profession is stated but
not discussed.
The importance of
nursing theory, in
general, to the nursing
profession is not
addressed
22-20 Points
19-18 Points
17 Points
16-0 Points
All of the following
requirements are met
with substantive
content: the name of
the theory, reasons for
selecting this theory,
the purpose(s) of the
theory, key concepts,
relationships among
key concepts, and
how this theory
addresses nursing’s
metaparadigm.
All but one of the following
requirements are met with
substantive content: the
name of the theory,
reasons for selecting this
theory, the purpose(s) of
the theory, key concepts,
relationships among key
concepts, and how this
theory addresses nursing’s
metaparadigm.
Two of the following
requirements are
missing: the name of
the theory, reasons for
selecting this theory,
the purpose(s) of the
theory, key concepts,
relationships among
key concepts, and
how this theory
addresses nursing’s
metaparadigm.
Three or more of the
following requirements
are missing: the name
of the theory, reasons
for selecting this
theory, the purpose(s)
of the theory, key
concepts, relationships
among key concepts,
and how this theory
addresses nursing’s
metaparadigm
Importance of Nursing Theory
Summary of Selected Nursing
Theory
AND
OR
AND
Historical or
biographical
information about the
selected nursing theory
or theorist is absent
Historical or biographical
information about the
selected nursing theory or
theorist is absent
The content on this
topic, regardless of
how many
requirements are met
is superficial
OR
Historical or
biographical
information about the
selected nursing
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theory or theorist is
present
Views of Selected Nursing
Theory on a Specialization
Conclusion
26-24 Points
23-22 Points
21-20 Points
Substantive yet
succinct discussion of
how the selected
nursing theory views
nursing leadership,
nursing education,
health policy, or
nursing informatics
along with 2 real-life
examples illustrating
the views. If the
selected theory does
not explicitly discuss
the chosen
specialization, a
possible view of the
specialization is
proposed. Real-life
examples come from a
student’s own practice
experiences or from
the scholarly literature.
Each example is 1 to 3
paragraphs in length
Substantive yet succinct
discussion of how the
selected nursing theory
views nursing leadership,
nursing education, health
policy, or nursing
informatics, along with 1
real-life example
illustrating the views. If the
selected theory does not
explicitly discuss the
chosen specialization, a
possible view of the
specialization is proposed.
Real-life examples come
from a student’s own
practice experiences or
from the scholarly
literature. Each example is
1 to 3 paragraphs in length
Superficial discussion
of how the selected
nursing theory views
nursing leadership,
nursing education,
health policy, or
nursing informatics,
along with 2 real-life
examples illustrating
the views. If the
selected theory does
not explicitly discuss
the chosen
specialization, a
possible view of the
specialization is
proposed. Real-life
examples come from a
student’s own practice
experiences or from
the scholarly literature.
Each example is 1 to 3
paragraphs in length
10-9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
Conclusion is clearly
identified. Several
ideas and/or
understandings about
nursing theory learned
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Conclusion is clearly
identified. One idea or
understandings about
nursing theory learned
from writing the paper is
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Conclusion is clearly
identified. No ideas
and understandings
about nursing theory
learned from writing
19-0 Points
Superficial discussion
of how the selected
nursing theory views
nursing leadership,
nursing education, or
nursing informatics.
OR
Substantive discussion
without any real-life
examples
OR
Each example exceeds
3 paragraphs in length
6-0 Points
Conclusion cannot be
identified
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are shared
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shared.
the paper are shared
Content Subtotal
_____of 90 points
Format
Possible Points = 10 Points
APA Style
3 Points
There are 0 – 1 APA
format errors in the
text, title page, and
reference page(s)
AND
Correctly formatted
headings identify all
sections of the paper
Citations
Writing Quality
2 Points
There are 2 – 4 APA
format errors in the text,
title page, and/or reference
page(s).
AND
Correctly formatted
headings identify all
sections of the paper
1 Point
There are 5 – 6 APA
format errors in the
text, title page, or
reference page (s).
OR
OR
There are no headings
in the paper
0 Points
2 Points
1 Point
There are 0-1 errors in
the crediting of ideas
and information that
contributed to
knowledge
There are 2-3 errors in the
crediting of ideas and
information from sources
that contributed to
knowledge
There are 4-5 errors in
the crediting of ideas
and information from
sources that
contributed to
knowledge
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
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There are more than 7
APA format errors in
the text, title page, or
reference page (s).
Correctly formatted
headings do not
identify all sections of
the paper
4-3 Points
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0 Points
There are 6 or more
errors in the crediting
of ideas and
information from
sources that
contributed to
knowledge
0 Points
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1–2 errors or
exceptions to the rules
of grammar, spelling,
word usage,
punctuation and other
aspects of formal
written work as found
in the 6th edition of the
APA manual
AND
Paper meets pagelength requirements
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3-5 exceptions or errors to
the rules of grammar,
spelling, word usage,
punctuation and other
aspects of formal written
work as found in the 6th
edition of the APA manual
AND
Paper meets page-length
requirements
Format Subtotal
Total Points
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6-7 errors and
exceptions to the rules
of grammar, spelling,
word usage,
punctuation and other
aspects of formal
written work as found
in the 6th edition of the
APA manual
OR
Paper does not meet
page-length
requirements
8 or more errors and
exceptions to the rules
of grammar, spelling,
word usage,
punctuation and other
aspects of formal
written work as found
in the 6th edition of the
APA manual
_____of 10 points
_____of 100 points
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