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Attachment PreviewChamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced
Nursing Practice Concept Analysis Guidelines & Scoring Rubric Purpose: This assignment
provides the opportunity for the student to conduct a formal concept analysis of one
concept found in a nursing theory using an identified framework. Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: (CO#1) Analyze
theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships
among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to
advanced nursing. (PO1) (CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for
the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO3, 7, 10) (CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative
thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4. 7) Due Date:
Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 4 Total Points Possible: 200 Requirements:
Description of the Assignment The purpose of this 6-8 page paper (not including the title
page or reference page in the page count) is a formal concept analysis of one concept found
in a nursing theory, adapting the methodology of Walker and Avant (2010, pp. 157 – 179).
The book by Walker and Avant is not available electronically. This book is not needed in
order to succeed with this assignment. A summary of the steps in this method is found at
the end of this document. Any nursing theory may be used to find a concept for analysis.
Discussion: Concept Analysis Guidelines & ScoringOnly one concept is analyzed. 1
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part of the concept analysis, a focused review of scholarly literature is conducted, using a
minimum of 3(three) scholarly sources related to the selected concept. A formal literature
review can be extensive in critiquing all the relevant literature about a specific topic or area
of knowledge. In this assignment, that level of effort is not required. What is expected is an
integrated discussion of at least three articles on the concept selected for this assignment.
Themes, ideas, or facts about the concept found in the reviewed literature are presented in
an organized fashion. Note: research articles about the concept are the best kind of article
for a literature review. The steps in a concept analysis include: 1. selection of a concept used
in a nursing theory 2. identification of the aims or purposes of the analysis 3. a review of
selected scholarly literature on the concept 4. identification of possible use of the selected
2. concept 5. determination of defining attributes 6. identification of model cases 7.
identification of alternate cases (borderline, related, contrary, invented, and illegitimate
cases) 8. identification of antecedents and consequences 9. definition of empirical referents
The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept.
The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis. Criteria for Content 1.
Introduction includes statements on the process of concept analysis, identifies the nursing
concept and nursing theory from which it was obtained, and relates the main topics of the
paper. A list of possible concepts is provided below. A substantive discussion of each of the
following elements is present. All elements are ed by scholarly literature a. One aim or
purpose of the analysis b. A review of scholarly literature (minimum of three articles) c.
Two possible uses of the concept d. Two defining attributes e. Two model cases f. Two of the
following alternative cases: borderline, related, contrary, invented, or illegitimate g. One
antecedent and one consequence h. Two empirical referents 2. Concluding statements
present the writer’s new knowledge on the concept acquired as a result of writing the paper
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions 1. One of the textbooks required for this course
may be used as one of the required references for this assignment. 2. Title page, body of
paper, and reference page must be in APA format (6th edition) 3. A minimum of 3 scholarly
sources on the concept are required. 2 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical
Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice 4. The paper (excludes the title page and reference
page) must be a minimum of 6 pages and no longer than 8 pages. 5. Ideas and information
from professional sources must be cited correctly. 6. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and
citations are consistent with the writing style specified in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Walker, L. O & Avant, K. C. (2010). Strategies for theory construction in nursing (5th ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Possible Concepts (These concepts are not required;
students may select one of these concepts or find another concept in any nursing theory) • •
• • • • • • • • • • • Noise Cleanliness of environment Patient Assessment Self-care deficit Self-
care Homeostasis Behavioral system Boundary lines Open system Patient Centered Care
Empowerment Resources Caring • • • • • • • • • • • • • Adaptation Energy conservation
Meaningfulness Modeling Transaction Activities of living Actual caring occasion Energy field
Pain Pattern Leadership Engagement Comfort All of these concepts were selected from
grand and middle-range theories presented in the course texts. 3 Chamberlain College of
Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Directions and Grading
Criteria Category Points % Description Introduction clearly includes all three elements:
statements on the process of concept analysis, identifies the selected nursing concept and
nursing theory from which it was obtained, and names the sections of the paper One aim or
purpose of the concept analysis is substantively discussed and is ed by scholarly literature
Introduction 12 6 Aims or Purpose 18 9.0 Literature Review 24 12.0 Uses 18 9.0 Defining
Attributes 18 9.0 Model Cases 20 10.0 Alternative Cases 20 10.0 2 alternative cases are
discussed substantively (borderline, related, contrary, invented, or illegitimate), and each
case has from the scholarly literature Antecedents & Consequences 18 9.0 1 antecedent
and 1 consequence of the selected concept are discussed substantively and ed by the
scholarly literature Empirical Referents 18 9.0 2 empirical referents for the selected
concept are discussed substantively and ed with scholarly literature A substantive
3. integrated discussion of at least three scholarly sources on the selected concept: • themes,
ideas, or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an
organized fashion; • Discussion: Concept Analysis Guidelines & ScoringStudent’s new
knowledge on validity of the methods used by the different sources’ authors to learn about
the concept • Strengths and weaknesses of those authors’ conclusions 2 possible uses of the
selected concept are substantively discussed and ed by scholarly literature 2 defining
attributes of the selected concept are discussed substantively and ed by the scholarly
literature 2 model cases are discussed substantively and ed by the scholarly literature 4
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Conclusion 12 6.0 Concluding content includes clear presentation of the writer’s new
knowledge gained from writing the paper Paper Specifications 12 6.0 Paper is at least 6
pages and not more than 8 pages in length AND 3scholarly citations are used APA Format
(6th edition) 4 2 Citations in Text 3 1.5 Citation of ideas and information Writing Mechanics
3 1.5 Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation and the writing style of the
APA 6th edition Total 200 100 APA format used for the text, title page and reference
page(s). A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. 5
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Grading Rubric Assignment Criteria A (100 – 92%) Outstanding or highest level of
performance B (91-84%) Very good or high level of performance C (83-76%) Competent or
satisfactory level of performance F (75-0%) Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of
performance Content Possible Points = 190 Introduction Aims or Purposes of Analysis
Literature Review 12-11 Points 10 Points 9 Points 8-0. Discussion: Concept Analysis
Guidelines & ScoringPoints Introduction clearly includes all 3 elements: statements on the
process of concept analysis, identifies the selected nursing concept and nursing theory from
which it was obtained, and names the sections of the paper Introduction clearly includes
only 2 of the required elements: statements on the process of concept analysis, identifies
the selected nursing concept and nursing theory from which it was obtained, and names the
sections of the paper Introduction clearly includes only 1 of the required elements:
statements on the process of concept analysis, identifies the selected nursing concept and
nursing theory from which it was obtained, and names the sections of the paper.
Introduction includes none of the required elements 18-17 Points 16-15 Points 14 Points
13-0 Points One aim or purpose of the concept analysis is substantively discussed and is ed
by scholarly literature One aim or purpose of the concept analysis is superficially discussed
and is ed by scholarly literature One aim or purpose of the concept analysis is superficially
discussed and lacks scholarly 24-22 Points 21-20 Points 19-18 Points NR501 Concept
Paper Guidelines & Rubric.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU OR Introduction is absent (0 points)
An aim or purpose of the concept analysis is missing 17-0 Points 6 Chamberlain College of
NursingNR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Possible Uses of Concept
Defining A substantive integrated discussion of at least three scholarly sources on the
selected concept: • themes, ideas, or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources
are presented in an organized fashion; • Student’s new knowledge on validity of the
methods used by the different sources’ authors to learn about the concept • Strengths and
weaknesses of those authors’ conclusions A superficial or nonintegrated discussion of at
4. least three scholarly sources on the selected concept: • themes, ideas, or facts about the
concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion; • Student’s
new knowledge on validity of the methods used by the different sources’ authors to learn
about the concept • Strengths and weaknesses of those authors’ conclusions A superficial or
nonintegrated discussion of at least three scholarly sources on the selected concept is
missing one or more of the following: • themes, ideas, or facts about the concept found in
the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion; • Student’s new knowledge on
validity of the methods used by the different sources’ authors to learn about the concept •
Discussion: Concept Analysis Guidelines & ScoringStrengths and weaknesses of those
authors’ conclusions 18-17 Points 16-15 Points 14 Points 13-0 Points 2 possible uses of the
selected concept are substantively discussed and ed by scholarly literature Only 1 possible
use of the selected concept is substantively discussed and ed by scholarly literature Only 1
possible use of the selected concept is discussed. The discussion is superficial or lacks
scholarly No possible uses of the selected concept are discussed (naming a possible use
without discussion is included here) 18-17 Points 16-15 Points 14 Points 13-0 Points
NR501 Concept Paper Guidelines & Rubric.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU Fewer than
3sourcesare included in the literature review OR No literature review is present 7
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Attributes Model Cases 2 defining attributes of the selected concept are discussed
substantively and ed by the scholarly literature Only 1 defining attribute of the selected
concept is substantively discussed and ed by scholarly literature Only 1 defining attribute
of the selected concept is discussed. The discussion is superficial or lacks scholarly No
possible uses of the selected concept are discussed (naming a possible use without
discussion is included here) 20-18 Points 17 Points 16-15 Points 14-0 Points Only 1 model
case is discussed substantively and ed by scholarly literature Only 1 model case is
discussed. The discussion is superficial or lacks scholarly 20-18 Points 17 Points 16-15
Points 2 alternative cases are discussed substantively (borderline, related, contrary,
invented, or illegitimate), and each case has from the scholarly literature Only one
alternative case is discussed substantively (borderline, related, contrary, invented, or
illegitimate) and has from the scholarly literature One or two alternative cases are
discussed superficially (borderline, related, contrary, invented, or illegitimate) 18-17 Points
16-15 Points 14 Points 13-0 Points 1 antecedent and 1 consequence of the selected concept
are discussed substantively and ed by the scholarly literature 1 antecedent or 1
consequence of selected concept is substantively discussed and ed by scholarly literature 1
antecedent or 1 consequence of the selected concept is discussed. The discussion is
superficial or lacks scholarly Antecedent and consequence are not discussed (naming a
possible use without discussion is included here) 2 model cases are discussed substantively
and ed by the scholarly literature Alternative Cases Antecedents and consequences NR501
Concept Paper Guidelines & Rubric.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU No model cases are provided
(naming a case without discussion is included here) 14-0 Points No alternative cases are
discussed (naming a case without discussion is included here) 8 Chamberlain College of
NursingNR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Empirical Referents
Conclusion 18-17. Discussion: Concept Analysis Guidelines & ScoringPoints 16-15 Points 14
5. Points 2 empirical referents for the selected concept are discussed substantively and ed
with scholarly literature 1 empirical referent for the selected concept is discussed
substantively and ed with scholarly literature 1 empirical referent for the selected concept
is discussed. The discussion is superficial or lacks scholarly 12-11 Points 10 Points 9
Points 8-0 Points —— Conclusion content lacks presentation of identifiable new knowledge
gained from writing the paper No conclusion is identifiable 10 Points 9 Points 8-0 Points
Concluding content includes clear presentation of the writer’s new knowledge gained from
writing the paper 12-11 Points Paper Specifications Paper is at least 6 pages and not more
than 8 pages in length Paper is less than or exceeds the page limitations Paper is less than
or exceeds the page limitations AND OR 3scholarly citations are used Fewer than 3scholarly
citations are used No empirical referents are discussed (naming a possible use without
discussion is included here Paper is less than or exceeds the page limitations AND AND
3scholarly citations are used 13-0 Points Content Subtotal Fewer than 3but at least 1
scholarly citations are used _____of 190 points Format Possible Points = 10 Points NR501
Concept Paper Guidelines & Rubric.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU 9 Chamberlain College of
NursingNR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice APA Format . Citations 4-3
Points 2 Points There are 0 – 2 APA format errors in the text, title page and reference
page(s). There are 3 – 4 APA format errors in the text, title page and/or reference page(s). 3
Points 2 Points There are 0 – 1 errors or absences in the citation of ideas and information
Writing Mechanics There are 2 – 4 errors or absences in the citation of ideas and
information 1 Point There are 5 – 6 APA format errors in the title page, text, or reference
page (s). 0 Points There are 7 or more APA format errors in the text, title page and/or
reference page(s). 1 Point There are 5-6 errors or absences in the citation of ideas and
information sources 0 Points. Discussion: Concept Analysis Guidelines & ScoringThere are 7
or more errors or absences in the citation of ideas and information from sources 3 Points 2
Points 1 Point 0 Points O-1 exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and
punctuation and the writing style of the APA 6th edition 2-4 exceptions to the rules of
grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation and the writing style of the APA 6th edition
5-7 exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation and the
writing style of the APA 6th edition 8 or more exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling,
word usage, and punctuation and the writing style of the APA 6th edition Format Subtotal
Total Points NR501 Concept Paper Guidelines & Rubric.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU _____of 10
points _____of 200 points 10 Chamberlain College of NursingNR 501 Theoretical Basis for
Advanced Nursing Practice Walker & Avant’s Steps for Concept Analysis These steps for
conducting a concept analysis are listed in the assignment guidelines for the Concept Paper.
Walker and Avant (2011) provide extensive descriptions and discussion of these steps. If
you are interested in exploring theory and concept development further, their book is
highly recommended. For the Concept Analysis assignment, a brief discussion of each step is
provided here. Reading concept-analysis articles from the scholarly literature can provide
examples and further information on the steps. The text by McEwen and Willis provides
some article references. The steps are: 1. Select a concept; 2. Determine the purposes of the
analysis; 3. Identify all uses of the concept; 4. Identify a model case of the concept; identify
each of the following cases: borderline, related, contrary, invented, and illegitimate; 5.
6. Identify consequences and antecedents of the concept; 6. Define empirical references of the
concept (Walker & Avant, 2011). Concept Selection There is a list of concepts provided in
the guidelines and scoring rubric for Week 4. Discussion: Concept Analysis Guidelines &
ScoringYou may select a concept from this list or find one on your own. The concept must
come from a nursing theory. Aims of the Analysis While one aim of this concept analysis is
to meet the requirements of an assignment, think further on this step. Are there purposes in
your nursing practice for a concept analysis? You might want to differentiate between
jargon, casual use, and scientific discourse on your concept (Walker & Avant, 2011). If you
have a research interest, how would a concept analysis help you in designing a study?
Concept Uses Ways to identify all the uses of a concept include using dictionaries and
scholarly literature. Keep an open mind at this point and avoid limiting yourself to only one
perspective on the concept (Walker & Avant, 2011). Go beyond healthcare resources. Read
widely in the scholarly literature for various domains of knowledge and professions.
Explore some slang or non-scholarly sources (but not extensively). Write down all the uses
you find. Now is when you use the purposes of the analysis. If you have many uses and a lot
of variation, reflecting again on the aims and purposes of your concept analysis will help
you decide a specific focus. For example, you might need to decide between considering
casual uses of the concept and scientific uses (Walker & Avant, 2011). This decision is yours
to make. Keep in mind your purpose and the scope of the assignment. Determine Defining
Attributes Chamberlain College of NursingNR 501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing
Practice Think of attributes as characteristics or descriptors. This is one of the most
important parts of your analysis. Remember this process is
