Patterns of Knowing | Nursing Theory

Nursing Theory 

1. Read Ch. 7  (Hood)
2. Click the following link to view the Clayton State University Nursing TheoryLinks to an external site. website
3. Select 1 of the nursing theory websites listed on the Clayton State University Nursing Theory website
4. Respond to the following 3 prompts:  (Max 200 words) 
   1. Describe the nursing theory you found most interesting (include the name or names of the nurse theorists)
   2. Explain your interest in the theory.
   3. Provide an example of how you could apply this theory to your current or future practice setting.

Reminder:

Your initial post should be thoughtful, integrate key concepts, ideas, and information from the Hood textbook.  Support your discussion with evidence from 1 scholarly, peer-reviewed source published within the last 7 years, along with insights from your own clinical experience. 

Response Instructions:

Your Initial Response:  (Max 150 – 200 words)

• Share a thoughtful initial post that integrates key concepts, ideas, and information from the Hood textbook.
• Support your discussion with evidence from 1 scholarly, peer-reviewed source published within the last 7 years, along with insights from your own clinical experience.

* Response to your Peer:  (Max 100 – 150 words)

• Your response must be directed to a classmate whose original post addresses the opposite topic from the one you completed.
• Your response must be relevant and supported with specific details, either drawn from the original post or backed by new scholarly, peer-reviewed evidence.
• Your response must include 1 schoarly, peer-reviewed reference published within the last 7 years.

APA & Writing requirements for DBs:

1. DB’s must be posted by the due date as stated in the Course Weekly Calendar. 
2. Both your initial post & your peer response must each include one APA formattedreference, for a total of two APA references overall.
3. Only your references must be in APA format at the bottom of the posting – a separate reference page is not required for DBs.
4. Your response & your response to your peer must be substantive, which means they demonstrate depth & thought.
5. All APA formatted references must be scholarly & peer-reviewed.
6. All APA formatted references must be published within the last 7 years.
7. Each of your APA references, whether articles, webpages, or other sources, must include complete access to full article/information through a direct URL link or PDF, at the end of the reference in accordance with APA formatting guidelines.
8. Article abstracts, modified or article outlines, etc. Do Not replace complete articles.
9. Do Not use quoted information.  Fully integrate your concepts, ideas, thoughts & information from required references such as textbook, articles, webpages, etc.
10. Please review the DB Grading Rubric prior to completing your DB.
11. College-level writing is required, which includes correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.  Therefore, if you need writing help, please use the resources located under the Scholarly Writing Resources module item, such as the BSN/Online RN to BSN Program LibGuide.