This course is focused on the role of theory in the development of nursing knowledge. Emphasis is placed on strategies for theory development and evaluation in the generation and advancement of nursing science. Levels of theory on a continuum spanning grand theory to middle range theory are examined for utility in nursing science. The relation between theory and the substantive structure of nursing is examined.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion to this course, the student is able to: 1) Relate the domain and perspective of the substantive structure of nursing to nursing theory and nursing science; 2) Analyze levels of theory, nursing theory, and theory development; 3) Apply theory analysis, theory synthesis, and theory derivation strategies; 4) Evaluate the logical and conceptual structure of theory and nursing theory.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion to this course, the student is able to: 1) Relate the domain and perspective of the substantive structure of nursing to nursing theory and nursing science; 2) Analyze levels of theory, nursing theory, and theory development; 3) Apply theory analysis, theory synthesis, and theory derivation strategies; 4) Evaluate the logical and conceptual structure of theory and nursing theory.