The purpose of this paper is to help you critically evaluate nursing theory. This Assignment will be completed using the three stages of the evaluation process.
Select one nursing theory (grand, middle range theory) that best suits your area of practice.
Discuss your rationale for selecting that theory over the other nursing theories.
Use Chinn and Kramer (2014) components of theory description:
Purpose
Concepts
Definitions
Relationship
StructureAssumptions
Use McEwen and Wills (2014) criteria for theory analysis:
Theory’s origin
Unique focus
Content
Use McEwen and Wills (2014) criteria for theory evaluation:
Significance
Comprehensiveness of the content
Logical congruence (consistency & Clarity)
Credibility
Contribution to nursing
Concluding statements summarize the content.
Paper should be 5 pages in length, excluding the title and references pages.
Please be sure to support your paper using 5 peer-reviewed resources.
Additional Instructions: Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. The assignments must include
Running head
A title page with
Assignment name
Your name
Professor’s name
Course
A reference page
McEwen and Wills (2011): Chapter 20
Wong, C., & Cummings, G. (2009). Authentic leadership: A new theory for nursing or back to basics? Journal of Health Organization and Management, 23(5), 522-38. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14777260910984014
Click on the link above found in ProQuest to reach your required reading. If the link does not work, use the APA citation to locate the article within ProQuest on the Library Tab in Blackboard.