The document outlines the components and significance of nursing theory, detailing how nursing models and theories evolve from broader philosophies. It also emphasizes the importance of effective written communication in a business context, presenting a strategic communications plan as a foundational assignment. Additionally, it provides guidelines for developing written communications and evaluating their clarity, professionalism, and audience engagement.

1. Components of Theory
This design represents the components or layers of nursing
theory. My vision of the relationship of the nursing
metapardigm is viewed as big overall ideas of which all other
components must have application to. Philosophies are far-
reaching and involve broad concepts and statements about
beliefs that guide nursing practice. Nursing models and nursing
theories are developed from nursing philosophies (Alligood,
2014). Nursing models include the metaparadigms and are still
fairly complex and abstract. Grand theories actually overlap
somewhat with models and are the corner stone for further
theory development (Alligood, 2014). Nursing theories become
more focused, less abstract, and easier to directly apply to
nursing practice and research. Middle range theories are less
abstract and more readily applied to nursing practice and
research. The least abstract component of nursing theory is the
practice-specific theory, which is used to guide specific practice
areas or specific populations of patients (Alligood, 2014).
Reference
Alligood, M. R. (2014). Nursing theory: Utilization &
application (5th ed.). Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
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Metaparadigm
Grand Theory

2. Theory
Middle Range Theory and PST
Models
Philosophies
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WEEK 1
IT’S A DIGITAL WORLD
ASSIGNMENT 1

3. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Due Week 4, worth 150 points
The ability to effectively communicate is one of the most in
demand and sought
after skills in today’s workforce. As a business professional,
you will be
expected to not only communicate in a clear and concise way,
but to do so
strategically. These communication skills are necessary to
manage personnel
effectively and to drive your organization toward its strategic
goals and
outcomes. Effective communication starts with planning. By
developing a
strategic communications plan you will be more intentional in
your messages
and the actions you ask of your audience. This plan is the
foundation for
Assignments 2 and 3.
INSTRUCTIONS
Create a written strategic communications plan for the
professional communi-
cation challenge or opportunity of your choice. Your plan
should include the
following components and may be written in a professional
report format. See
the formatting requirements for additional information.
grego
Highlight
1. Description
a) What is your challenge or opportunity?

4. b) Why is this professionally important to you?
2. Goal
a) What goal or outcome do you want to achieve with
this communication?
i. Is it clear, concise, and actionable?
3. Audience
a) Who is your target audience?
i. What are the professional positions of the
audience members?
ii. What demographic characteristics will the
audience comprise?
iii. What is your relationship to the audience?
iv. What background knowledge and expertise does
the audience have?
v. What does the audience know, feel about, and expect
concerning this communication?
vi. What preconceptions or biases do you possess
that might prevent you from building rapport
with your audience?
b) What information is available about your audience?
i. What research/sources will you use to obtain information
about the audience?
ii. What conclusions have you been able to draw about
the audience?
c) What tone will you use to convey your message?
i. Is the setting casual or formal?
ii. Is the communication personal or impersonal?
4. Key Message
a) What is the primary message you must convey to
your audience?
i. Is the message compelling and memorable?
ii. Is the message clear and concise?

5. iii. Is the message aligned with your audience’s goals
and needs?
5. Supporting Points
a) What three to four points, reasons, or justifications
support your message?
i. What research/sources will you use to obtain facts/data
about your message?
6. Channel Selection
a) What communication style will you employ
(Tell/Sell or Consult/Join), and why?
b) What channel(s) will you use to deliver your message,
and why will they be the most effective?
c) What purpose is served by each channel you have selected?
7. Action Request
a) Is your call to action you are making to your audience clear,
concise, and easily actionable?
Note: You may create and establish all necessary assumptions
needed
for the completion of this assignment. The scenario is yours to
explain.
This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).
The
format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please
take a
moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

6. POINTS: 150
Criteria
1. Description
Weight: 10%
Does not or
incompletely
describes
challenge or
opportunity
and/or may
not provide
information on
why this topic
is profession-
allyimpor-
tant/relevant.
Partially
describes
challenge or
opportunity
and/or pro-
vides some
information on
why this topic
is profession-
ally impor-
tant/relevant.
Adequately
describes

7. challenge or
opportunity
and/or
provides
information on
why this topic
is profession-
ally impor-
tant/relevant.
Fully
describes
challenge or
opportunity
and provides
information on
why this topic
is profession-
ally impor-
tant/relevant.
The communi-
cation goal is
unclear or is
not defined.
The communi-
cation goal is
fairly defined.
It is somewhat
clear, and may
need further
refinement to
be concise
and clearly
actionable.

8. The communi-
cation goal is
satisfactorily
defined. It is
mostly clear,
is actionable,
but could be
more concise.
The communi-
cation goal is
exceptionally
well-defined. It
is clear, con-
cise, and
actionable.
2. Goal
Weight: 5%
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
ASSIGNMENT 1: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

9. The communi-
cation does
not include an
audience
analysis,
draws irrele-
vant conclu-
sions about
the audience,
or incomplete-
ly addresses
the character-
istics, motiva-
tions, and
expertise of
the audience.
Does not
identify the
tone to be
used to
convey
message.
The communi-
cation
includes an
analysis of the
audience, but
this is insuffi-
cient. The
communica-
tion includes
some relevant
conclusions
about the

10. audience, the
characteris-
tics, motiva-
tions, and
expertise of
the audience.
Identifies only
one element
of the tone to
be used to
convey
message.
Audience
analysis is
sufficient to
the task. The
author
thoughtfully
considers
most of the
characteris-
tics, motiva-
tions, and
expertise of
the audience,
drawing
mostly rele-
vant conclu-
sions. Identi-
fies both
elements of
the tone to be
used to
convey
message.

11. Audience
analysis is
thorough. The
author
thoughtfully
considers the
characteris-
tics,
motivations,
and expertise
of the audi-
ence, drawing
highly relevant
conclusions.
Identifies both
elements of
the tone to be
used to
convey
message.
The key
message is
unclear and/or
is illogical. It
does not align
with the
goals/needs
of the audi-
ence.
The key mes-
sage is fairly
clear, concise,
and logical. It

12. may be
somewhat
compelling
and memora-
ble and aligns
somewhat
with the
goals/needs
of the
audience.
The key mes-
sage is mostly
clear, concise,
and logical. It
is sufficiently
compelling
and memora-
ble and is
sufficiently
aligned with
the
goals/needs
of the audi-
ence.
The key mes-
sage is
completely
clear, concise,
and logical. It
is exceptional-
ly compelling
and memora-
ble. It is
well-aligned

13. with the
goals/needs
of the audi-
ence.
3. Audience
Weight: 20%
4. Key Message
Weight: 15%
The communi-
cation does
not provide
three or four
points,
reasons, or
justifications
to support the
key message,
and does not
list sources
to be used to
support the
message.
The communi-
cation pro-
vides three or
four points,
reasons, or
justifications
that support
the key mes-

14. sage to some
degree, but
this support is
incomplete,
and may not
list relevant
sources to be
used to sup-
port the mes-
sage.
The communi-
cation pro-
vides three or
four points,
reasons, or
justifications
that support
the key mes-
sage suffi-
ciently, and
lists mostly
relevant sourc-
es to be used
to support the
message.
The communi-
cation pro-
vides three or
four points,
reasons, or
justifications
that clearly
support the
key message

15. in a compel-
ling manner,
and lists
entirely rele-
vant sources
to be used to
support the
message.
The communi-
cation does
not identify or
incompletely
identifies the
communica-
tion style
and/or com-
munication
channel(s),
while failing to
provide suffi-
cient rationale
for the chan-
nel selec-
tion(s).
The communi-
cation identi-
fies the com-
munication
style and
communica-
tion chan-
nel(s), but to
an insufficient
degree. Ratio-

16. nale for the
style and
channel selec-
tion(s)
explains the
chosen
method of
delivery insuf-
ficiently.
The communi-
cation identi-
fies the com-
munication
style and
communica-
tion chan-
nel(s) suffi-
ciently. Ratio-
nale for the
style and
channel selec-
tion(s)
explains the
chosen
method of
delivery ade-
quately.
The communi-
cation style
and communi-
cation chan-
nel(s) are
thoughtfully
chosen. Ratio-

17. nale for the
style and
channel selec-
tion(s)
explains the
chosen
method of
delivery in a
compelling
and thorough
manner.
5. Supporting
Points
Weight: 15%
6. Channel
Selection
Weight: 10%
The request
made of the
audience is
unclear, or
action cannot
be taken
based on the
communica-
tion.
The request
made of the
audience is
fairly clear, but

18. may not be
actionable.
The request
made of the
audience is
sufficiently
clear and is
actionable.
The request
made of the
audience is
thoroughly
clear and
easily action-
able.
Writing does
not meet
minimal stan-
dards.
Tone is not
professional.
Communica-
tion is wholly
lacking in
logic, clarity,
and/or consis-
tent format-
ting.
Contains
many spelling,
mechanical,
formatting,
citation,

19. and/or gram-
matical errors.
Writing is
satisfactory.
Professional
tone is devel-
oping.
Shows moder-
ate logic,
clarity, and/or
consistent
formatting.
May contain
more than a
few spelling,
grammar
mechanical,
formatting, or
citation errors.
Writing could
be improved,
but meets
acceptable
standards.
Tone is profes-
sional.
Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting.
May contain
few or no
spelling,
mechanical,

20. and/or gram-
matical errors.
There may be
a small
formatting or
citations
errors.
Writing is
excellent.
Tone is profes-
sional and
sophisticated.
Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting.
Contains no
spelling,
mechanical, or
grammatical
errors, and
formatting and
citations meet
standards.
7. Action Request
Weight: 15%
8. Write in a
professional
manner using
proper
grammar,
mechanics,
spelling,

21. formatting,
and citations.
Weight: 10%
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Due Week 9, worth 200 points
Business managers use written communication every day.
Opportunities for
written communication in the business world include everything
from reports,
memos, and documentation to emails, instant messaging, and
social media.
Effective written communication can help build and grow
business relation-
ships, accelerate results, solicit input and feedback, and rally
personnel toward
shared goals. Your ability to write messages that are clear and
concise, while
positioned strategically and presented professionally, will
distinguish you
in your field.
In this assignment, you will develop a written communication
for the challenge
or opportunity scenario you have identified. The written
message needed to
fulfill this assignment will depend on your scenario.
INSTRUCTIONS
Compose a written communication based on your Strategic

22. Communications Plan.
WEEK 1
IT’S A DIGITAL WORLD
ASSIGNMENT 2
grego
Highlight
PART 1
1. Develop Your Written Communication
a) State your key message clearly
i. Do not “bury the headline” — the main point should be
presented directly
ii. Your key message must be clear and concise
b) Provide the necessary information and build credibility
i. Provide an appropriate amount of background
information for the audience, given the type of
communication
ii. Get to the point without unnecessary verbiage
iii. Build your position as an expert or trusted colleague
c) Support your key message with three or four supporting
points/reasons
i. Supporting points should be appropriate for the context
and needs of the audience
ii. Reasons should be compelling and relevant
d) Employ either the Consult/Join or Tell/Sell techniques
e) Clearly relay to the audience an actionable request
2. Write Professionally
a) Communication should be clear and concise
b) Communication should build logically
c) Sentences should flow smoothly, using appropriate
transitions and varying sentence structure

23. d) Employ appropriate formatting for ease of reading and
clarity
of message (headers, bullet points, etc.)
3. Demonstrate Professional Presence
a) Be authentic and genuine in your communication
b) Use the appropriate tone and vocabulary for your audience
c) Establish rapport to connect with your audience and
grow the relationship
PART 2
4. Channel and Style
a) Explain why you chose the specific channel you used for the
written communication
b) Explain what style you employed in your written
communication
and why (Sell/Tell or Consult/Join)
5. Use Feedback to Refine Your Communication
a) Describe or list the feedback you received on your written
communication from the week 6 Discussion Board
b) Explain how you used the feedback to revise and
improve your message
This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).
The format is
different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a
moment to review
the SWS documentation for details.

24. 1. Develop Your
Written
Communication
Weight: 25%
The author
does not
include or
does not state
clearly and
concisely, the
key message.
The author
does not offer
or offers
insufficient
support for
the key mes-
sage.
The author
does not
provide all
necessary
information or
fails to build
credibility.
The request
made of the
audience is
unclear, or
action cannot
be taken
based on the
communica-
tion.

25. The author’s
key message
is reasonably
clear and
concise, and
offers one or
two support-
ing reasons. A
minimal
amount of
necessary
information is
provided.
Some attempt
has been
made to build
credibility.
The request
made of the
audience is
fairly clear, but
may not be
actionable.
The author’s
key message
is sufficiently
clear and
concise, and
three or four
supporting
reasons are
sufficiently
compelling,
appropriate,

26. and relevant.
The author
provides a
moderate
amount of
necessary
information
and makes a
reasonable
attempt to
build credibili-
ty.
The request
made of the
audience is
sufficiently
clear and is
actionable.
The author’s
key message
is clear and
concise. Three
or four sup-
porting
reasons are
compelling,
appropriate,
and relevant.
All necessary
information
has been
provided and
successfully
builds
credibility.

27. The request
made of the
audience is
thoroughly
clear and
easily
actionable.
POINTS: 200
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
ASSIGNMENT 2: WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
The written
communica-
tion is not
satisfactorily
professional.
It is unclear
and/or not
concise, and is
presented in

28. an illogical
order. Sen-
tences do not
flow easily
throughout the
document.
Insufficient
formatting has
been used to
make the
document
easier to read
and under-
stand and
business
formatting
standards are
not imple-
mented.
The written
communica-
tion is some-
what profes-
sional. It is
fairly clear
and/or con-
cise, and is
presented in a
fairly logical
order. Sen-
tences flow
easily through-
out some of
the document.
Formatting

29. has been used
to make the
document
easier to read
and under-
stand, but the
formatting is
applied incon-
sistently and
does not
consistently
use best prac-
tices for the
type of busi-
ness writing
that it is.
The written
communica-
tion is profes-
sional. It is
mostly clear
and/or con-
cise, and is
presented in a
mostly logical
order. Sen-
tences flow
easily through-
out most of
the document.
Formatting
techniques are
mostly consis-
tent and
aligned with

30. best practices
for the type of
business
writing and
help the
reader quickly
understand
the message.
The written
communica-
tion is highly
professional.
It is complete-
ly clear and/or
concise, and is
presented in a
thoroughly
logical order.
Sentences
flow easily
throughout the
entire docu-
ment.
Formatting
techniques are
consistent
throughout,
utilize best
practices for
the type of
business
writing, and
help the
reader quickly
understand

31. the message.
2. Write
Professionally
Weight: 20%
Does not
demonstrate,
or demon-
strates incom-
pletely, a level
of profession-
al presence.
The written
communica-
tion lacks an
authentic
voice, uses an
inappropriate
tone for the
type of com-
munication,
and contains
inappropriate
vocabulary in
context. Docu-
ment does not
help to build
confidence in
the author
while main-
taining clarity
for the
audience.

32. Demonstrates
a passable
level of profes-
sional pres-
ence.
The written
communica-
tion has a
fairly authen-
tic voice, uses
a somewhat
appropriate
professional
tone for the
type of com-
munication,
and employs
contextually
appropriate
vocabulary
that attempts
to build confi-
dence in the
author while
maintaining
clarity for the
audience.
Demonstrates
a moderate
level of profes-
sional pres-
ence.
The written
communica-

33. tion has an
adequately
authentic
voice, uses a
mostly appro-
priate profes-
sional tone for
the type of
communica-
tion, and
employs con-
textually
appropriate
vocabulary
that helps to
build suffi-
cient confi-
dence in the
author while
maintaining
clarity for the
audience.
Demonstrates
a high level of
professional
presence.
The written
communica-
tion has an
authentic
voice, uses an
appropriate
professional
tone for the
type of com-

34. munication,
and employs
contextually
appropriate
vocabulary
that helps to
build confi-
dence in the
author while
maintaining
clarity for the
audience.
3. Demonstrate
Professional
Presence
Weight: 15%
The student
does not
describe their
channel and
style choice or
does so inef-
fectively.
The student
satisfactorily
describes their
channel and
style choice. It
may lack
some clarity
or sound
reasoning to
support the

35. decision.
The student
adequately
describes their
channel and
style choice
rationale. It is
mostly logical
and sound.
The student
fully describes
and makes a
highly logical
and sound
channel and
style choice
decisions that
are fully
explained and
supported.
4. Channel
and Style
Weight: 15%
The student
does not
describe
feedback
received.
The student
does not

36. explain how
feedback was
used to revise
and improve
the written
communica-
tion.
The student
satisfactorily
describes or
lists feedback
received.
The student
partially
explains how
feedback was
used to revise
and improve
the written
communica-
tion.
The student
adequately
describes or
lists feedback
received.
The student
sufficiently
explains how
feedback was
used to revise
and improve
the written
communica-

37. tion.
The student
accurately
describes or
lists feedback
received.
The student
fully explains
how feedback
was used to
revise and
improve the
written com-
munication.
Writing does
not meet
minimal stan-
dards.
Tone is not
professional.
Communica-
tion is wholly
lacking in
logic, clarity,
and/or consis-
tent format-
ting.
Contains
many spelling,
mechanical,
formatting,
and/or gram-
matical errors.

38. Writing is
satisfactory.
Professional
tone is devel-
oping.
Shows moder-
ate logic,
clarity, and/or
consistent
formatting.
May contain
more than a
few spelling,
grammar,
mechanical, or
formatting
errors.
Writing could
be improved,
but meets
acceptable
standards.
Tone is profes-
sional.
Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting.
May contain
few or no
spelling,
mechanical,
and/or gram-
matical errors.
There may be

39. a small
formatting
error.
Writing is
excellent.
Tone is profes-
sional and
sophisticated.
Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting.
Contains no
spelling,
mechanical, or
grammatical
errors, and
formatting
meets
standards.
5. Use Feedback
to Refine Your
Communication
Weight: 15%
6. Write in a
professional
manner using
proper
grammar,
mechanics,
spelling, and
formatting.
Weight: 10%

40. · Illustrate the relationship of the components of nursing theory
in a hierarchical fashion
· Designs may include, but are not limited to, a picture, chart,
graph, or pyramid
· Explain how the components relate to one another
· Week 2 - Components of Nursing Theory EXAMPLE of a
design depicting the relationship in the component of nursing
theory
· You may use this example but do not recreate the same image
· Submit your Components of Nursing Theory to the assignment
dropbox
Components of Nursing Theory:
· Metaparadigm
· Philosophy
· Conceptual Models (Frameworks)
· Grand Theories
· Theories
· Middle Range Theories
· Practice-Specific Theories
Nursing Metaparadigm:
· Person
· Environment
· Health
· Nurse
I have already listed the components of the Nursing theory in
hierarchical order listed above