Comparative Politics Second Term Essay Assignment (Worth 20% of Final Grade):
Due Date: March 8
Assignment: Answer one of the questions in essay format complete with a separate cover page and list of references. The essay must be typed, with normal margins, size-12 font, double-spaced, and stapled (please no paper clips). Be sure to include all the necessary information on your cover page (name, class number, essay title if desired, essay question number, student number, and date). The essay must be at least 8 pages long and no longer than 10 pages.
You are expected to do your own research and provide references for any factual information used to support your arguments. You are also expected to use no less than 5 peer-reviewed sources in your essay. You can certainly use more sources to supplement your work (and I would heavily suggest that you do so). These sources must come from scholarly journals, published books, or anything of an equivalent legitimacy (NO WIKIPEDIA!!). Hint: use the likes of online databases like JSTOR to find relevant journal articles and books. You may use your textbooks or lecture notes if desired; however they will not count towards your 5 required sources.
You can use any writing and citation style, so long as it is concise and includes the necessary information. Be as accurate as you can with your citations, and make sure you cite you work properly. Regardless of your style, I want page numbers (and even paragraph numbers if page numbers aren’t available) for relevant citations. Less-leniency will be provided for a lack of sources for claims in this assignment.
Your own unique contribution to the essay is essential. Do not simply quote passages from the reading material or provide a descriptive summary of the literature. Be skillful in how you decide to approach the issue; what research you aim to use, and how you aim to utilize it; and make sure you argue your claims in an effort to persuade your reader (don’t assume your reader is naturally on your side).
Questions:
1. The United States has such high levels of political polarization that it arguably hinders its role as an example for other liberal democracies to follow. Do you agree with this sentiment? Examine and compare another country’s experience with political polarization, and its effect on its democratic measures, society, and the ability to serve as an example for other democracies to follow.
2. Germany and Japan have unique defensive-minded mandates for their militaries following their actions in World War II. What role should the German and Japanese military have in the contemporary international realm? Is it time each pursued the ability to exercise their military-force akin to that of other sovereign, developed democracies? Does their history forfeit this right? Have they moved passed the need to operate an offensive military presence in the world?
3. France and the United States have been allies for a very long time. Despite the commo.
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Comparative Politics Second Term Essay Assignment (Worth 20 of Fi.docx
1. Comparative Politics Second Term Essay Assignment (Worth
20% of Final Grade):
Due Date: March 8
Assignment: Answer one of the questions in essay format
complete with a separate cover page and list of references. The
essay must be typed, with normal margins, size-12 font, double-
spaced, and stapled (please no paper clips). Be sure to include
all the necessary information on your cover page (name, class
number, essay title if desired, essay question number, student
number, and date). The essay must be at least 8 pages long and
no longer than 10 pages.
You are expected to do your own research and provide
references for any factual information used to support your
arguments. You are also expected to use no less than 5 peer-
reviewed sources in your essay. You can certainly use more
sources to supplement your work (and I would heavily suggest
that you do so). These sources must come from scholarly
journals, published books, or anything of an equivalent
legitimacy (NO WIKIPEDIA!!). Hint: use the likes of online
databases like JSTOR to find relevant journal articles and
books. You may use your textbooks or lecture notes if desired;
however they will not count towards your 5 required sources.
You can use any writing and citation style, so long as it is
concise and includes the necessary information. Be as accurate
as you can with your citations, and make sure you cite you work
properly. Regardless of your style, I want page numbers (and
even paragraph numbers if page numbers aren’t available) for
relevant citations. Less-leniency will be provided for a lack of
sources for claims in this assignment.
Your own unique contribution to the essay is essential. Do not
simply quote passages from the reading material or provide a
descriptive summary of the literature. Be skillful in how you
decide to approach the issue; what research you aim to use, and
how you aim to utilize it; and make sure you argue your claims
2. in an effort to persuade your reader (don’t assume your reader is
naturally on your side).
Questions:
1. The United States has such high levels of political
polarization that it arguably hinders its role as an example for
other liberal democracies to follow. Do you agree with this
sentiment? Examine and compare another country’s experience
with political polarization, and its effect on its democratic
measures, society, and the ability to serve as an example for
other democracies to follow.
2. Germany and Japan have unique defensive-minded mandates
for their militaries following their actions in World War II.
What role should the German and Japanese military have in the
contemporary international realm? Is it time each pursued the
ability to exercise their military-force akin to that of other
sovereign, developed democracies? Does their history forfeit
this right? Have they moved passed the need to operate an
offensive military presence in the world?
3. France and the United States have been allies for a very long
time. Despite the common economic ties and democratic ideals
shared between both countries, there resides a great deal of
negative sentiment towards one another. What are the sources
for these perceptions? Is it likely that these feelings will have
an impact on these countries continuing their alliance into the
future?
4. Germany’s electoral system is often touted as being one of
the most effective models in incorporating proportional
representation. Do you agree with this statement? Explore
Germany’s system in relation to another country of your choice,
3. and make a claim as to whether or not you feel that a Germany-
style system is perhaps one of the best models to export to other
countries looking to establish PR measures.
5. Japan’s mercantilist economy provided an economic boom for
many years. However it also resulted in recent levels of
stagnation that Japan has yet to emerge out of. Compare Japan’s
economic approach to that of France, and whether there is merit
to having such levels of government intervention in a capitalist
economy in the contemporary era, or if this design is a
hindrance to one or both of these countries.
6. Russia’s recent actions in Ukraine, the military response in
Georgia, and the annexation of Crimea suggest that Russia is
striving to reassert control over former areas of its influence, or
is perhaps just taking measures to protect its sovereignty
(depending on your prerogative). What do you make of this
behaviour by Russia? Compare this case with a relevant one
from the contemporary era or recent history, and explore the
rationale and legitimacy in this behaviour.
7. The United Kingdom has an interesting relationship with
many of its former colonies; some retain a positive and strong
connection to the UK to this day. Explore the UK’s colonial
experience in relation to another colonial power, and touch on
what factors stand out with both cases (namely how the UK has
managed to maintain not only this sort of relationship with
many of its former colonies, but how it has also retained
influence). Use one specific colony for each in your study; more
than one can technically be used but it might diffuse your focus
too much.
8. The United States’ role as the single global-superpower is
arguably diminishing. Other countries like China, Russia, and
India, as well as the EU are challenging the position of the
United States in the international arena. Do you agree with this
sentiment? Explore this phenomenon and provide an assessment
4. for the United States, while also analyzing it alongside one of
the aforementioned actors and its prospects for becoming a
greater superpower.
Evaluation:
Your essay will be assessed on the quality, depth, and use of
your research; your ability to present a well-reasoned and
empirically valid argument; and the coherence of your writing.
A poorly written paper with multiple mistakes will not make an
intelligent and persuasive argument. Thus spelling and grammar
are essential elements to your overall grade for this assignment.
Consider the following with your essay:
1. How thoroughly did you engage the issue? Were you able to
avoid major criticisms to your work that undermined your
argument? Did you do enough research on this issue to not only
construct a meaningful discussion, but also to adequately
demonstrate to your reader your knowledge on this topic?
2. How well did you articulate your position? Did you carry
your thesis effectively and clearly throughout the entirety of
your paper?
3. Were you precise with your wording and word-choice; did
you avoid using too many words to get a point across? Did all
of your statements serve a purpose? Did any phrases or
statements not only fail to serve a key purpose, but where they
possibly detracting to your argument and/or its flow?
4. Is it cleanly written and proof-read? Is it free of spelling
mistakes, awkward sentences, and claims that are not relevant?
6. Note academic regulations on plagiarism and cheating; it is
your job to reference all of your work accurately and
effectively. Are any claims that are not general knowledge
requiring a source to substantiate them?
Late Penalty:
Late assignments will be penalized by 5% for each day they are
5. late (not including weekends). No extensions will be permitted
unless illness (which a doctor’s note must be provided) or
extraordinary circumstances (which must be discussed with me
in advance). All assignments must be handed in at the start of
class on the due date or earlier. Any submissions after class
will be considered late. All students are also expected to
upload their final copy to UM Learn (under the assignments
tab). This is not a submission area, as I will only be using the
UM Learn database as a backup; you MUST hand in a physical
copy on the due date or earlier. I repeat: don’t submit the
assignment to UM Learn and assume I’ll check there first for
your copy.
Tips:
1. Start early. It is to your advantage to begin work early
instead of leaving them due when you have multiple
assignments due. Rushed work shows.
2. Talk to me about your paper before you turn it in. I can help
highlight issues with your argument or sources early on, which
will allow you the time to correct your writing beforehand.
However, understand that I will NOT read rough drafts. I will
be happy to talk with you about your thesis statement, and
arguments in as much detail as you’d like, but I cannot “pre-
grade” your paper (as that would be an unfair advantage to
everyone else).
3. Understand both sides of the issue. To make a really
persuasive argument, you need to not only explain your position
but you must also effectively refute the opposite. To do that,
you’ll need to fully understand both sides of the argument in
question.
4. Structure and write your paper with purpose. Make sure your
thesis statement is clear and to the point; don’t miss anything
important out. In concluding your essay, simply restate your
6. thesis statement to demonstrate how you accomplished your
argument.
5. Avoid using “I” in your writing (if you must use “we”, you
should instead indicate who it is that you’re referring to), and
stating things as being “obvious”. Demonstrate your point
through clear argumentation, and not assuming things are valid
simply because they’re your opinion. You can assume that your
audience is generally versed in the material, so you do not need
to demonstrate basic concepts (unless it is somehow necessary
for your argument).
6. It sounds trivial at this point for me to mention it, but
PROOF READ your work! It is absolutely vital to not only re-
read your work to catch potential errors in writing and
argumentation, but also to find a fresh pair of eyes to do the
same. See if you can find someone in class who’ll review your
work and you can do the same for them.
NUR-502|Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Ro...
MODULE 1
A
What comparisons can be found between the GCU Mission and
Domains/CON Mission and Program Competencies (for your
selected specialty track, links located in the Course Materials)
with the AACN's Essentials for Master's Education for
Advanced Practice Nursing (link located in the Week 1 Topic
Materials)? Explain your rational.
https://www.gcu.edu/about-gcu/university-snapshot.php
https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-nursing-and-health-care-
professions.php
According to this week’s lecture note, The Evolution of the
7. Nursing Profession and Discipline , Baker stated that nursing is
not a profession in progress. The article then states that after
licensure that nursing enter into a profession. What are your
thoughts on these statements in relation to your specialty track
of study? Do you consider nursing as an established profession
or a profession in progress with consideration of all aspects of
the article?
B
Name one recommendation from the IOM Future of Nursing
Report. What is its importance relative to Advanced Practice
Nursing? Support your answer.
Resources
Textbook
1. Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the
Profession
Read Chapters 1-3 and 18.
2. Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Read Chapter 1.
Electronic Resource
1. The APRN Consensus Model
Read “APRN Consensus Model,” located on the NCSBN
website.
https://www.ncsbn.org/Consensus_Model_for_APRN_Regulatio
n_July_2008.pdf
2. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional
Nursing Practice
Study "The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for
Professional Nursing Practice," located on the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing website.
http://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/BaccEssenti
als08.pdf
8. 3. The Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice
Nursing
Study "The Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced
Practice Nursing," located on the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing website.
http://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/MastersEss
entials11.pdf
4. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health
Read “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advocating
Health,” located on the National Academies of Sciences,
Engineering, and Medicine website.
Read the IOM report “The future of nursing: Leading change,
advocating health,” located on the Institute of Medicine’s
website.
http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/Reports/2010/The-
Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health.aspx
Website
1. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Explore the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners website.
http://www.aanp.org
2. American Nurses Association
Explore the American Nurses Association website.
http://nursingworld.org
3. American Organization of Nurse Executives
Explore the American Organization of Nurse Executives
website.
http://www.aone.org
4. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Explore the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
website.
9. http://www.nacns.org
5. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Explore the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
website.
http://www.ncsbn.org
6. National League for Nursing
Explore the National League for Nursing website.
http://www.nln.org
7. National Nursing Staff Development Organization
Explore the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
website.
http://www.nnsdo.org
Other
1. Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Guide
Review "Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Guide."
NUR502.v10R.MastersPreparedNurseInterviewGuide_student.d
ocx
MODULE 2: Professional Communication and Practice
A
Discuss several aspects of professional communication as it
relates to the use of language in terms of form (e.g., clarity,
accuracy) and content (culture and/or ethics). Cite the
references you used to compose your response (from required
readings).
B
Name one recommendation from the IOM Future of Nursing
Report. What is its importance relative to Advanced Practice
Nursing? Support your answer..
Resources
10. extbook
1. Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the
Profession
Read Chapters 23-27.
2. Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association
Read Chapters 2 and 3.
Electronic Resource
1. A Nurse’s Guide to the Use of Social Media
Read “A Nurse’s Guide to the Use of Social Media,” located on
the NCSBN website.
https://www.ncsbn.org/NCSBN_SocialMedia.pdf
2. Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
Read “Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements,”
located on the American Nurses Association website.
http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStand
ards/CodeofEthicsforNurses/Code-of-Ethics-For-Nurses.html
3. Purnell Model for Cultural Competence
Read "Purnell Model for Cultural Competence," by Purnell,
from the Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health (2005).
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lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/220301419?accountid=7374
4. Status of Cultural Competence in Nursing Education: A
Literature Review
Read "Status of Cultural Competence in Nursing Education: A
Literature Review," by Grant and Letzring, from the Journal of
Multicultural Nursing & Health (2003).
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e-Library Resource
1. Culture Care Theory: A Proposed Practice Theory Guide for
Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Settings
11. Read "Culture Care Theory: A Proposed Practice Theory Guide
for Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Settings," by McFarland
and Eipperle, from Contemporary Nurse (2008).
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2. Defining End of Life Care from Perspectives of Nursing
Ethics
Read “Defining End of Life Care from Perspectives of Nursing
Ethics,” by Izumi, Nagae, Sakurai, and Imamura, from Nurse
Ethics (2012).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=82506601&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
3. Developing Ethical Skills: From Sensitivity to Action
Read “Developing Ethical Skills: From Sensitivity to Action,”
by Robichaux, from Critical Care Nurse (2012).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=74306541&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
4. Interventions to Improve Cultural Competency in Healthcare:
A Systematic Review of Reviews
Read "Interventions to Improve Cultural Competency in
Healthcare: A Systematic Review of Reviews," byTruong,
Paradies and Priest, from BCM Health Services Research
(2014).
https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/14
72-6963-14-99
5. Moral Courage and the Nurse Leader
Read “Moral Courage and the Nurse Leader,” by Edmonson,
from OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2010).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=56593216&site=ehost-
12. live&scope=site
Website
1. ANA’s Social Networking Principles Toolkit
Explore the Social Networking Principles Toolkit page of the
ANA website.
http://www.nursingworld.org/socialnetworkingtoolkit.aspx
2. Cultural Profiles of Countries
Explore the "The World Factbook" website.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
3. Diversity Rx
Explore the Diversity Rx website.
http://www.DiversityRx.org
4. MinorityNurse.com: The Career and Education Resource for
Minority Nursing Professionals, Students, and Faculty
Explore the MinorityNurse.com: The Career and Education
Resource for Minority Nursing Professionals, Students, and
Faculty website.
http://www.minoritynurse.com
MODULE 3
A
Discuss the value of nursing theory to the profession of nursing.
Identify one way in which you could use nursing theory to
improve your practice (present or future role). Provide a
reference for your response.
B
Read the AACN documents for essentials of baccalaureate
versus master's education and identify the competencies that
reflect use of theory and knowledge. Compare and contrast the
competencies for baccalaureate and master's level.
Resources
13. Textbook
1. Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the
Profession
Read Chapters 18-22.
2. Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Read Chapters 1, 2, and 12.
Electronic Resource
1. Initial Course Survey
In an effort for continuous improvement, Grand Canyon
University would like you to take this opportunity to provide
feedback about your experience with the university. Your
participation is appreciated. Click on the link to begin the
survey.
http://survey.gcu.edu/initial_course_survey/initial_course_surve
y.htm?q0.a=20358461
2. Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not
Read "Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not,"
located on the Penn Libraries website.
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/nightingale/nursing/nursi
ng.html
e-Library Resource
1. Beyond Rhetoric to Role Accountability: A Practical and
Professional Model of Practice
Read “Beyond Rhetoric to Role Accountability: A Practical and
Professional Model of Practice,” by O’Rourke, from Nurse
Leader (2006).
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://dx.doi.org.lopes.idm.
oclc.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2006.04.011
2. Career Pathways in Nursing: Entry Points and Academic
Progression
Read “Career Pathways in Nursing: Entry Points and Academic
Progression,” by Raines and Taglaireni, from OJIN: The Online
Journal of Issues in Nursing (2008).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=37604851&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
3. Development of a Professional Nursing Framework: The
Journey Towards Nursing Excellence
Read “Development of a Professional Nursing Framework: The
Journey Towards Nursing Excellence,” by Mensik, Maust,
Scott, and Horton, from the Journal of Nursing Administration
(2011).
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Website
1. Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE)
Explore the Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice
(ACE) website.
http://www.acestar.uthscsa.edu
2. Nursing Theory
Explore the Nursing Theory Link website, including the
"Nursing Theories and Models" and "Nursing Theorists" tabs.
http://www.nursing-theory.org/
3. The Nursing Theory
Explore The Nursing Theory website.
http://www.sandiego.edu/nursing/research/nursing-theory-
research.php
MODULE 4
A
Explain, in your own words, the difference between the three
paradigms: human needs, interactive, and unitary process.
15. Which of these best fits your philosophy of nursing?
B
Select one of the grand or middle-range nursing theories. How
does the theory demonstrate evidence of the utilization of
social, behavioral, or bioscience theories?
Resources
Textbook
1. Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Review Chapters 2 and 3-5.
e-Library Resource
1. A Cross-Cultural Comparison of a Clinical Nurse
Competency Path Model
Read "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of a Clinical Nurse
Competency Path Model," by Sportsman, Hamilton, and
Schumacker, from International Journal of Nursing Education
(2014).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=103820896&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
2. Complex Adaptive Systems: Concept Analysis
Read "Complex Adaptive Systems: Concept Analysis," by
Holden, from the Journal of Advanced Nursing (2005).
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/2a8d/746a53c232bbb490ad5e96
79f7092214a913.pdf
3. Concept Analysis of Professional Socialization in Nursing
Read "Concept Analysis of Professional Socialization in
Nursing" from Nursing Forum (2013).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2011915624&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
16. 4. Developing and Testing a Middle-Range Theory of the Well-
Being Supportive Physical Environment of Home-Dwelling
Elderly
Read "Developing and Testing a Middle-Range Theory of the
Well-Being Supportive Physical Environment of Home-
Dwelling Elderly," by Satu, Maria, Arja, and Helvi, from the
The Scieintific World Journal (2013).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23766727
5. Enhancing Methodological Clarity: Principle-based Concept
Analysis
Read "Enhancing Methodological Clarity: Principle-based
Concept Analysis," by Penrod and Hupcey, from the Journal of
Advanced Nursing (2005).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=16719550&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
6. From Practice to Midrange Theory and Back Again: Beck's
Theory of Postpartum Depression
Read "From Practice to Midrange Theory and Back Again:
Beck's Theory of Postpartum Depression," by Lasiuk and
Ferguson, from Advances in Nursing Science (2005).
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idweb.cgi?T=JS&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00012272-
200504000-00005&LSLINK=80&D=ovft
7. Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing
Read "Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing," by
Barbara Carper, from Advances in Nursing Science (1978).
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8. Patterns of Knowing: Review, Critique, and Update
Read "Patterns of Knowing: Review, Critique, and Update," by
17. White, from Advances in Nursing Science (1995).
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00007&LSLINK=80&D=ovft
9. The Living Tree of Nursing Theories
Read "The Living Tree of Nursing Theories," by Tourville and
Ingalls, from Nursing Forum (2003).
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com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/195013387?accountid=7374
MODULE 5
A
All nursing theories are developed in space and time, and are
not value free. Select one nursing theorist and explain the
factors that influenced development of the theory (history,
scientific paradigm, and personal experiences--mentoring,
education, practice, other). Provide reference(s) for your
response.
B
Select three theories and compare the definition of
person/human being. Comment regarding which definition best
fits with your own thinking.
Resources
Textbook
1. Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Read Chapters 6-9 and 17-18.
Electronic Resource
1. A Multidimensional Analysis of the Epistemic Origins of
Nursing Theories, Models, and Frameworks
Read "A Multidimensional Analysis of the Epistemic Origins of
Nursing Theories, Models, and Frameworks," by Beckstead and
Beckstead, from the International Journal of Nursing Studies
18. (2006).
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://dx.doi.org.lopes.idm.
oclc.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.09.021
e-Library Resource
1. Evolution of the Science of Unitary Human Beings: The
Conceptual System, Theory Development, and Research and
Practice Methodologies
Read "Evolution of the Science of Unitary Human Beings: The
Conceptual System, Theory Development, and Research and
Practice Methodologies," by Fawcett, from the Visions: THe
Journal of Rogerian Nursing Science (2015).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=111299017&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
2. The Evaluation of Nursing Theory: A Method for Our
Madness
Read "The Evaluation of Nursing Theory: A Method for Our
Madness," by Dudley-Brown, from the International Journal of
Nursing Studies (1997).
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0020-7489(96)00024-7
3. Toward a North-South Dialogue: Revisiting Nursing Theory
(From the South)
Read "Toward a North-South Dialogue: Revisiting Nursing
Theory (From the South)," by Salas, from Advances in Nursing
Science (2005).
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MODULE 6
A
Choose one of the middle-range theories. How could you use
this theory to direct care in a nursing unit if you were the
19. manager? Share your results.
B
Choose one of the middle-range theories. What impact would
this theory most likely have on your individual practice? Give
specific examples.
Resources
Textbook
1. Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Read Chapters 10 and 11.
e-Library Resource
1. Comparison Between Two Nursing Theories: Rogers and
Leddy
Read "Comparison Between Two Nursing Theories: Rogers and
Leddy," by Rahim, from Journal on Nursing (2016).
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2. Experiencing Transitions: An Emerging Middle-Range
Theory
Read "Experiencing Transitions: An Emerging Middle-Range
Theory," by Meleis, Sawyer, Im, Hilfinger Messias, and
Schumacher, from Advances in Nursing Science (2000).
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3. Integrating the Synergy Model for Patient Care at Children’s
Hospital of Wisconsin
Read “Integrating the Synergy Model for Patient Care at
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin,” by Gralton and Brett, from
the Journal of Pediatric Nursing (2012).
https://www-sciencedirect-
com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0882596311004854
20. 4. The Relationship of Nursing Students’ Spiritual Care
Perspectives to Their Expressions of Spiritual Empathy
Read “The Relationship of Nursing Students’ Spiritual Care
Perspectives to Their Expressions of Spiritual Empathy,” by
Chism, from the Journal of Nursing Education (2009).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2010466955&site=ehost-
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5. Using Symptom Management Theory to Explain How Nurse
Practitioners Care for Children with Asthma
Read “Using Symptom Management Theory to Explain how
Nurse Practitioners Care for Children with Asthma,” by
Newcomb, from the Journal of Theory Construction & Testing
(2010).
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MODULE 7
A
The influence of consequential ethics as an ethical framework
(the greatest good for the greatest number) opposes the ethical
principle of deontology (i.e., the rightness of an act itself
determines what is right). Both of these impact the nursing
profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the
principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange
theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient
relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the
health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical?
Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the
nursing profession?
B
21. Which among the learning theories provided you with new
information? How would you apply this in your practice?
Resources
Textbook
1. Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Read Chapters 12 - 20.
Electronic Resource
1. A Syndrome Produced by Diverse Nocuous Agents
Read "A Syndrome Produced by Diverse Nocuous Agents," by
Selye, from Nature (1936), located on the Psychiatry Online
website.
http://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/jnp.10.2.230a
2. Kurt Lewin: Groups, Experiential Learning and Action
Research
Study the Kurt Lewin: Groups, Experiential Learning and
Action Research page of the Infed website.
http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-lewin.htm
3. Learning Theories
Explore the Learning Theories page on the Instructional Design
website.
http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/
4. Motivation to Learn: An Overview
Read "Motivation to Learn: An Overview," located on the
Educational Psychology Interactive website.
http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/motivation/motivate.ht
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5. TQM/CQI Quality Links
Explore the TQM/CQI Quality Links website.
http://www.mytapestry.com/qlinks.html
6. Theories of Pain: From Specificity to Gate Control
22. Read “Theories of Pain: From Specificity to Gate Control,” by
Moayedi from the Journal of Neurophysiology (2013).
http://jn.physiology.org/content/jn/109/1/5.full.pdf
7. What Is Systems Theory?
Read "What Is Systems Theory?" by Heylighen and Joslyn,
located on the Principia Cybernetica website.
http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/SYSTHEOR.html
e-Library Resource
1. Covering Content and Teaching Thinking: Deconstructing the
Additive Curriculum
Read "'Covering Content and Teaching Thinking:
Deconstructing the Additive Curriculum," by Ironside, from the
Journal of Nursing Education (2004).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2004037207&site=ehost-
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2. Evolution of Leadership in Nursing
Read "Evolution of Leadership in Nursing," by Moiden, from
Nursing Management (2002).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=7717041&site=ehost-
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3. Linking Nursing Theory and Practice: A Critical-Feminist
Approach
Read "Linking Nursing Theory and Practice: A Critical-
Feminist Approach," by Georges, from Advances in Nursing
Science (2005).
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4. Matching Theory to Practice
23. Read "Matching Theory to Practice," by Welford, from Nursing
Management (2002).
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/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=6921576&site=ehost-
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5. The Nursing Contribution to Ethical Decision Making
Read "The Nursing Contribution to Ethical Decision Making"
by Dinten-Schmid, Stoffel, Staudacher, McDougall, Baumann-
Hölzle, and Spirig, from International Practice Development
Journal (2016).
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Website
1. Chaos at UMD
Explore the Chaos at UMD (University of Maryland) website.
http://www.chaos.umd.edu
2. Feminist Theory: Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Explore the Feminist Theory page on the Center for Digital
Discourse and Culture website.
http://www.cddc.vt.edu/feminism/index.html
3. Learning-Theories.com
Explore the Learning-Theories.com website.
http://www.learning-theories.com/
4. Six Sigma -- What is Six Sigma?
Explore the Six Sigma -- What is Six Sigma? website.
http://www.isixsigma.com/sixsigma/six_sigma.asp
5. Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences
Explore the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life
Sciences website.
http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/
24. MODULE 8
Comment on the usefulness of Benner's work in your present or
future role. Provide several examples.
Resources
Textbook
1. Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the
Profession
Read Chapters 28 and 29.
2. Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Read Chapters 21 and 22.
Electronic Resource
1. Economism, Efficiency, and the Moral Ecology of Good
Nursing Practice
Read "Economism, Efficiency, and the Moral Ecology of Good
Nursing Practice," by Weiss, Malone, Merighi, and Benner,
from the Canadian Journal of Nursing Research (2002), located
on the McGill website.
http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/cjnr/pdfs/CJNR_Vol_34_Issue_0
2_Art_08.pdf
e-Library Resource
1. Individual, Practice, and System Causes of Errors in Nursing:
A Taxonomy
Read "Individual, Practice, and System Causes of Errors in
Nursing: A Taxonomy," by Benner, Sheets, Uris, Malloch,
Schwed, and Jamison, from JONA: The Journal of Nursing
Administration (2002).
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