Posted: February 17th, 2015

Applying Theory to Practice Part 3

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In Part 3, you will apply a borrowed theory to the problem described in the introduction.
1. Describe the theory, starting with a short bio of the theorist along with the major influences that the theorist has contributed.
2. Describe the concepts and propositions of the theory. Provide an example from the literature as to how the theory has been applied.
3. Apply the theory to your practice problem, demonstrating the links to the elements of the problem and theory. In addition, make sure to describe how practice would change by incorporating the theory. It should be clear to the reader that this is an appropriate theory for the problem.
4. Write a conclusion. The conclusion should summarize key points of the paper. Identify the usefulness of applying theory to practice, including both nursing and borrowed theory, and identify problems with the application of the two theories presented in Parts 2 and 3.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.