1. Theory: Philosophy and Science of Caring
Theory: Philosophy and Science of Caring ON Theory: Philosophy and Science of
CaringYou are going to explore how a theorist of your choice created his or her theory. Did
it develop as an acorn becoming a mighty oak over the decades? Did it arrive as a burst of
light like the big bang as some believe created our universe? Was it developed from a
blueprint like a spaceship where thousands of scholars worked together to create a rocket
to the moon? In point of fact, how is a theory developed? This is what we are exploring.You
will pick a theorist who interests you, it does not have to be a nurse theorist. You may also
choose from other disciplines such as: behavioral, leadership, business, education,
technology.You will become the theorist immersing yourself in the writings from the
earliest mentioned to the most current.As you read, look at how you (taking on the persona
of the theorist) developed the theory.In the first stage, theorizing occurs. This is where you,
as the theorist, identify the concepts of what nursing is and is not. Perhaps you questioned
what concepts were guiding those in nursing practice and then started to question your
role. You started asking yourself, “Where am I in nursing, and where the profession is
going? Is there some overarching concept that guides the professional in his or her
practice?” This is where you recognize that a theory is needed.In the second stage, syntax is
developed. This is where you will define the terms. Look for changing definitions of terms.
Consider, for example, Jean Watson. She starts by defining the word “caring.” Within the last
ten years she has refined her terminology changing the term caring to caritas. This
demonstrates a growth and maturation from decades of research she and other scholars did
to produce the theory of caring. Theory: Philosophy and Science of CaringThe third stage is
theory testing. Defined as the phenomena behind the theory that are exposed through
research. The definitions of terms are refined. The theorists and other researchers consider
whether this theory helps answer questions that arise in practice. This is where your theory
is used in by a widening group of researchers. For example, graduate nursing students
request the tool you developed while testing your theory. Theory: Philosophy and Science of
CaringThe fourth and last stage is evaluation. This is where philosophical debate occurs as
the concepts are applied through evidenced based practice in the act of providing nursing
care.Assignment DetailsFor this Assignment, you are going to write an article for a nursing
journal explaining how you developed your theory through the four stages (theorizing,
syntax, theory testing, and evaluation). Your paper must be 3 to 5 pages, not including the
title and reference pages.To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the
Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.Assignment RequirementsBefore finalizing
2. your work, you should:Minimum requirement of at least 5 sources of Special
InstructionsPurpose of the assignment clearly described in a paragraph or twoPurpose of
the assignment clearly described in a paragraph or twoPurpose of the assignment clearly
described in a paragraph or twoPurpose of the assignment clearly described in a paragraph
or twoProvides at least five examples of how theory is applied through evidenced based
practice in the act of providing nursing care.The author was able to make succinct and
precise conclusions
