1. Summarize a theory of caring that aligns with your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

2. Provide your rationale for choosing this theory.

3. Obtain 1 article from a scholarly nursing journal that applies the selected theory to nursing practice.

4. Summarize the application of the article to nursing practice.

5. Review the caring behaviors (p. 84-86 in text).

6. Identify a caring behavior you consider a personal strength and provide your rationale.

7. Identify a behavior you consider a weakness/challenge and provide your rationale.