50 Week 7 Assign

Based on the reading assignment ( McEwen & Wills, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, Unit II: Nursing Theories, chapters 10 and 11), select a middle-range theory.

After studying and analyzing the approved theory, write about this theory, including an overview of the theory and specific examples of how it could be applied in your own clinical setting.

The following should be included:

An introduction, including an overview of both selected nursing theories

• Background of the theories

Philosophical underpinnings of the theories

Major assumptions, concepts, and relationships

Clinical applications/usefulness/value to extending nursing science testability

1. Comparison of the use of both theories in nursing practice
2. Specific examples of how both theories could be applied in your specific clinical setting
3. Parsimony
4. Conclusion/summary