Compare and Contrast nursing theorists and theories
Your 3-4 page response will address the following topics and be scored using the rubric below. Grammar, syntax and formatting are expected to follow standard APA guidelines.
Compare and contrast two theories of nursing from your textbook with relationship to the views of person, environment, health and nursing.
Select a theory that best represents your view of nursing at this time. Explain why you selected this theory
Template:
Introduction: Clear concise 1-3 paragraphs explaining definition of topic. What are nursing theories and their importance to nursing? Who are theorists and how have they paved the way for nursing today? You need a purpose statement, which briefly informs the reader what this paper will entail/discuss/include. I will be looking for \”The purpose of this paper is…\” in your introduction paragraph
Body of the paper should follow the rubric: In this case you will have to compare two nursing theories and theorists in regard to their frameworks ( heading), Contrast two differences between two theories and theorists in regards to their framework (heading). Which nursing theory and theorist best correlates with your nursing style ( heading). So essentially three headings for the body and one for the conclusion!
Conclusion: Separate and last paragraph that reiterates what your introduction says and summarizes the key points of the paper without introducing new facts or information.
APA Hints
Refrain from using I/we/they, instead use this author or this writer.
All APA papers need headings before topic/rubric requirement paragraphs.
Paragraphs need to be 2-7 sentences long.
ALL BSN level paper must have three scholarly references as in journals or your required text.
Review the APA video and handout under your announcement section as this is extremely helpful.
Nursing Theory Assignment Rubric
Introduction
0 points
No clear or separate introduction to paper. No purpose statement. Less than 1 paragraph.
2.5 points
Brief introduction with minimal information or mention of what written assignment will entail.
5 points
Clear, concise introduction explaining to reader what paper will entail with a clear purpose statement. 1-3 paragraphs with evidence backing support of topic.
Criteria
Compare and contrast the 2 theorists in relationship to views of person, environment, health, and nursing.
Low Quality
Little or no discussion that compares and contrasts theories from text is articulated with 1 or 2 of the 4 perspectives of person, environment, health and nursing included.
Incomplete or no discussion of differences in theories is provided.
No theory selected or incomplete explanation given as to why it represents students’ personal view.
Excessive grammatical and syntax errors present.
Incorrect or no citation of articles.Less than 2 references.
No introduction, abrupt end to paper
Moderate Quality
Incomplete discussion that compares and contrasts theories from text is articulated with 3 of the 4 perspectives of person, environment, health and nursing included.
Partial or only one difference in theories is provided.
One theory is selected and incomplete explanation given as to why it represents students’ personal view of nursing.
Few grammatical and syntax errors present.
Articles are mentioned by not properly cited. less than 3 references
Brief minimal end to paper without tying in introduction or purpose of paper.
High Quality
Robust discussion that compares and contrasts theories from text is clearly articulated with perspectives of person, environment, health and nursing included. 3-4 pages
Two differences in theories are clearly provided.
One theory is selected and explanation given as to why it represents students’ personal view of nursing.
Correct use of Grammar and syntax.
Formatting guidelines are correct and articles are properly cited. 3 scholarly articles incorporated.
Brief but clear separate ending to paper while tying in introduction and purpose of paper without including new information.
***Compare and Contrast nursing theorists Florence Nightingale and her unnamed theory with Sister Callista Roy\’s – Roy\’s Adaptation Model. Make something up about how Roy\’s adaptation model is the model which represents my nursing practice
