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Instructions: Response must be at least 310 words written in current APA format with at
least two academic references cited. References must be within the last five years. Response
must extend, correct/refute, or add additional nuance.Conceptual Models & TheoriesIn the
field of nursing, conceptual models are composed to address phenomena pertaining to
human beings, health, the environment, and the field of nursing itself, (Fawcett,
2017). Conceptual models are significant in guiding practical nursing activities in advanced
practice nursing as they contribute to advancing knowledge in patient care and related
health care outcomes. An example of a conceptual model is Dorothy E. Johnson’s behavioral
system model which views human beings to be behavioral systems in which we have
patterns, repetitive practices, and purposeful acts of behavior that compose our lives,
(Fawcett, 2017). Upon evaluation of this conceptual model, it proves that the ability to
achieve balance in one’s behavioral system by means of maintaining, restoring, or attaining
stability at the highest possible level for an individual is accessible. There are various
subsystems of this behavioral system model that intertwine and affect the other
subsystems, which is why the integrated approach of advanced practice nursing is essential
for achieving patient-specific positive outcomes. As part of the guidelines for applying
Johnson’s behavioral system model into nursing practice includes practice problems to
anticipate and be prepared for real life instances; “practice problems of particular interest
include all conditions in which behavior is a threat to health or in which illness is found”,
(Fawcett, 2017, p. 28). By being well prepared on how to handle potential circumstances
and situations in which may negatively impact our health or cause us illness, we will obtain
better knowledge in the nursing community and have the upper hand to prevent or know
how to handle such occurrences in a collective manner. The role of the advanced practice
nurse (APN) is specially trained and educated to work with patients of all ages, and through
all aspects of their lives. The APN must also know and understand their patients’ behaviors
and values, such as what they spend their time doing, where they spend their time and their
learning styles, in order to get to know their patients on a personal level, (Hamric et al.,
2014). Getting to know their patients on a personal level better enables the APN to fulfill
their duty of establishing a channel of communication that resonates with their patient to
facilitate compliance of the APN’s guidance and education regarding patient specific health
promotion, and disease prevention in continuum of care related from studied theories and
conceptual models such as Johnson’s behavioral system. In addition to this conceptual
model, a theory that relates to the application of advanced practice nursing

2. includes modeling and role-modeling theory. Utilized by holistic nurses, this theory centers
focus upon the patient and the patient’s “being” also known as their being present
physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, (Schultz, 2020). Similar to Johnson’s
behavioral system, the goal of modeling and role-modeling theory is to achieve maximum
integration and highest level of well-being of body, mind, and soul, (Schultz, 2020). In order
to establish such a mindset, there must be a relationship between patient and health care
provider to facilitate achievement and lead to optimal health care outcomes. This theory
encompasses the idea that it takes both the health care provider and the patient to work
together as the provider has knowledge and resources, and each individual patient is
unique and can understand the ways that they need assistance. I believe this to be true as it
relates to the APN role of collecting subjective information from the patient to then be able
to provide knowledge from evidence-based practices to implement treatment plans,
education, and recommendations to our patients.