Discussion Post: Theory Development, Analysis, and Evaluation
Why is your ability to analyze a theory, especially a middle range theory important to your practice as a master's prepared nurse? Explain why the origins of the theory (theorist's background, reason for developing the theory), the method of theory development, the logic (or lack of it) in the relationships between the concepts in a theory, the parsimony of the theory, and the testability of the theory are important in your analysis of a theory? Why does it matter?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.