Discussion Post: Presidential Agendas
You will turn in a draft of your "Personal Philosophy and Theoretical Concepts" work. It should contain the following sections:
1) Nursing Autobiography: A brief (1 page) discussion of your background in nursing. This does not include future goals.
2) The Four Metaparadigms: Describe what the literature says about the basic four metaparadigms/concepts of patient, nurse, health, and environment. Do not relate the metaparadigms to the theory you have chosen.
3) Briefly describe the theory you have chosen.
4) Two Practice-Specific Concepts: in separate subsections discuss each of your two concepts: What is the definition of the concept (outside of the theory)?How does your theorist define your concept? How does this concept apply to your clinical setting? Give an example of how nurses in your area provide care that correlates with the theorist's definition of the concept.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.