Homework: Concept Analysis Development
A Beginning Concept Analysis Towards the Development of a Theory of Nursing Practice
In this homework, you will write, no more than four pages about a concept and explaining why you hold it dear to yourself. This is called values clarifications. Perhaps you have gone through self introspection every now and then you might ask yourself:
1. Why do I value this? (your values system)
2. Why do you value patience? respect? comforting? cleanliness? spirituality? acculturation? inclusion? social injustice? social distancing/close socializing? These are just examples of a concept(s).
For this work you will perform an analysis of a concept. Perhaps you would want to be curious as to how this word came about. In other words, you would want to know it origins. This is what you call the epistemology of a concept. Then go back to values clarification. Ask yourself:
1. Why do I value this concept so much?
2. Explain the reason why it is significant in your life.
3. Further, why did it become important part of my belief system?
Then, ask yourself:
1. Have I been applying my belief system in term of my professional nursing practice? Explain why?
Expand the answers to the "why" to the 4 metaparadigms of nursing: man, health, environment. At this point you are now connecting your concept with the 4 metaparadigms of nursing. Eventually you will connect your expanded idea to call it YOUR OWN theory of nursing practice.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.