NUR 502 Week 7 Assignment: CLC – Grand Nursing Theorist Assignment: Grand Theorist Report

(NUR 502 Week 7 Assignment)

This is a Collaborative Learning Community assignment.

In your group, write a report on the chosen theorist/theory that includes the following:

1. Introduction: Identify the theorist and rationale for the selection.
2. Describe the theorist (short biography and major influences on the theorist).
3. Indicate the category under which the theorist falls (can use McEwen & Wills classification or other source).
4. Incorporate assumptions underlying the theory (including how metaparadigm concepts are defined).
5. Include major concepts of the theory.
6. Include major propositions of the theory.
7. Provide examples from the literature of how the theory has been used.
8. Describe how the theory will … integrated into practice at your institution (or how it will … used as a foundation, framework, etc.). This is an action plan.
9. Give concrete examples of how theory would … integrated (e.g., assessment guide) and what patient outcomes could … measured as a result of implementing the theory.
10. Conclusion: Contrast present practice with what would take place if the theory were guiding the practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Have one member of the CLC post the Grand Theorist Report in the Module 8 Discussion Forum.