devry nr501 week 3 discussion dq1 & dq 2
dq1
Concept Analysis (graded)
Concept Analysis
Hello class, concept and theory analysis are powerful tools that assist in providing clarity for our nursing practice. Concept and theory analysis are the vehicles used to demonstrate to others key components of our profession. Concepts are foundational to any nursing theory (Parker & Smith, 2010). They also are key ingredients within the research process. When the primary investigator (PI) decides on the specific concepts to be studied, these concepts require both a theoretical and operational definition. Providing both definitions enables the PI to describe the concept usage within the study and exactly how it will be measured or operationalized. The question is: Are all concepts universal? This week’s discussion will focus on the following POs:
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. (PO #1)
Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO #4)
Key Concepts:
- Difference between the received and perceived schools of scientific thought
- Significance of theory in nursing
- Process associated with theory development
- Methods used for analysis of nursing theory and the use of these methods in professional practice Key Concepts:
- Process associated with theory development
- Methods used for analysis of nursing theory and the use of these methods in professional practice
For this discussion, please answer this question:
Concept and theory analysis are powerful tools that assist in providing clarity for our nursing practice. Concept and theory analysis are the vehicles used to demonstrate to others key components of our profession. Which step of concept analysis do you feel is most critical in theory development?
dq 2
Steps of Concept Analysis (graded)
Hello class, concept and theory analysis are powerful tools that assist in providing clarity for our nursing practice. Concept and theory analysis are the vehicles used to demonstrate to others key components of our profession. The steps for conducting a concept analysis are as follows: 1) Select a concept; 2) determine the purposes of the analysis; 3) identify all uses of the concept; 4) define attributes; 5) identify a model case of the concept; 6) identify consequences of the concept; and 7) define empirical references of the concept (Walker & Avant, 2010).
This particular thread addresses the following PO:
Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO #4)
Key Concepts:
- Process associated with theory development
- Methods used for analysis of nursing theory and the use of these methods in professional practice.
For this discussion, please answer this question:
Provide a brief example of a concept to analyze in our nursing profession (e.g., caring, healing, comfort, diversity). Briefly outline the steps in the analysis of this concept.
