Nursing Theory, Research, and Practice

*** ONE MAJOR SOURCE, TWO OTHER VERY MINOR SOURCES AS SUPPORT. OTHERWISE, PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ***

Discussion Question/Prompt 

  • Complete a library search for a nursing research article from a peer-reviewed nursing journal that uses a grand or middle-range nursing theory as the theoretical framework for a research study in the practice setting.
  • Present the article and describe how the nursing theory was used to guide the research study.
  • Discuss how application of theoretical frameworks and models can strengthen nursing research studies and promote theory-based practice within the nursing profession.
  • Be sure to supplement your discussion with personal and professional experiences.
  • Attach the article to your initial discussion post.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the students position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.