Homework: Holistic Nursing Theory Group Project
Purpose:
The purpose of the presentation is to demonstrate the student's knowledge of the theory and the ability to draw logical applications to holistic nursing practice and research. Approaches which may be used for this presentation include: (i) identifying a significant problem in the student's area of interest and how it could be addressed using the theoretical framework; (ii) discussing how a theory could be used in the student's place of employment or specialization area to guide practice of holistic nursing.
Skills:
The purpose of this homework is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course:
o Module Outcome 6: Analyze the theory of your choosing and how it impacted the nursing field and clinical practice setting
Knowledge:
This homework will also help you become familiar with the following important content knowledge in this discipline:
1) Analyzing the various nursing theories and the impact that it makes the nursing profession
2) Conduct quality research strategies as a group
3) Collaborate as a group and work together towards a common goal
Task:
To complete the homework, please complete the following:
I. Select a theory as a group and email your professor your chosen theory:
1) Dorothy Johnson's Behavioral System Model and its Applications
2) Dorothea Orem's Self- Care Deficit Nursing Theory
3) Imogene King's Theory of Goal Attainment
4) Sister Callista Roy's Adaptation Model
5) Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, and Mary Ann Swain's Theory of Modeling and Role Modeling
6) Rosemarie Parse's Human becoming Paradigm
7) Madeleine Leininger's Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality
8) Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring
9) Another nursing theory that has been approved by your instructor
II. Conduct research on your selected theory as a group. Your research should consist of a minimum of 5 sources. These source should be a mix between current and classic, peer-reviewed articles.
III. As a group, work together to create a presentation that covers the following information:
1) How were the concepts of Health, Person, Nursing, and Environment explicated?
2) What unique definitions/terms/concepts were identified in the theory, and were these explained?
3) Were the relational links among the concepts identified? Were relational statements clearly explicated? A student should use a visual diagram of the theory and explain how the concepts are related.
4) What were the assumptions of the theory? Were they identified by the theorist? If not, can they be identified?
5) What is the overview of the theory?
6) How has the theory been used in research? Has it been used in specific specialty areas? Can it be used at all levels of prevention? Why or why not?
7) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the model/ theory?
IV. Email your professor the day of your presentation with the correct APA format for your references.
V. Present as a group and record your presentation. Post to the discussion area.
VI. You will be evaluated on presentation style, pace, and professionalism.
VII. As a group, respond to each group theory presentation. (You will be tested on all of the theories that are presented).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, 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 student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.