A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used.

General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice.

A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.

Information identifying the sections of this assignment.

References from nursing literature are required.

· What is the specific issue or concern being presented?

· Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern?

· What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence?

· Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

References from nursing literature are required

· Restating the selected nursing theory to be used

· Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.

· The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required:

· A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern

· A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used

· A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented

· A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

References from nursing literature are required.

The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.

Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references

A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. You have employed resources more mature than 5 years without approval from instructor.