Assignment
Reflective journal
Summary of weekly project, readings, etc. (Main points):
Knowledge Gained (Learning):
1. What new knowledge did I gain this week?
2. What new insights came from that knowledge?
3. Did it change my thinking?
4. Did it give me new understanding?
5. Now will this knowledge be utilized (useful) to improve my practice?
Personal Insight:
1. Now did I feel about what was completed this week?
2. Did I have an emotional reaction to it?
3. What was enjoyable about it, and why?
4. Was there anything about it I disliked, and why?
5. Was the concept easy to understand and why
6. Was there any part of the concept that was difficult to understand and why? Not for the class
Changes in Practice:
1. Will I make any changes based on this knowledge?
2. Are there any gaps in my knowledge that need to be filled
3. Do I need to do further research?
Reflective Journal
Topic: Middle-Range Theories.
Objectives:
1. Evaluate the general characteristics of middle range theories.
2. Compare and contrast a variety of middle range theories and potential applications to nursing practice and research.
Discussion Question
Compare and contrast a minimum of two middle range theories and discuss potential applications in your specific area of nursing practice.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.