Posted: June 3rd, 2015

Middle Range Concept Paper

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Select a Middle Range Concept Theory.
Develop a scholarly paper that includes the following criteria:

1. A definition of the concept utilizing various sources
2. Define the criteria of the concept
a. Discuss the uses of the concept
b. Define the attributes of the concept
c. Identify antecedents and consequences
3. Theoretical perspectives of the concept (theories that use the concept)
4. Provide an example of the significance of the concept to nursing practice from the organizational setting
5. The scholarly paper should be 4-5 pages excluding the title and reference pages.
6. The paper should include level 1 and level 2 headings.
7. The paper should begin with an introductory paragraph that includes the purpose statement. The introductory paragraph and purpose statement allow the reader to understand what the paper/assignment is going to address.
8. The paper should include a conclusion.
9. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’).
10. Include a minimum of three (3) references from professional peer-reviewed nursing journals (review in Ulrich) to support your paper. You may use the course textbook in addition to your scholarly journals. ***You may use historical references that are more than five years old.
11. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
12. Submit the assignment to Turnitin.com prior to your final submission to the assignment drop box by the posted due date. PLEASE be sure to review the originality report and make any needed changes prior to submitting to the assignment drop box.