NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1, Middle-range theories discussion

Choose one of the middle-range theories. How could you use this theory to direct care in a nursing unit if you were the manager? Share your results

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2

Choose one of the middle-range theories. What impact would this theory most likely have on your individual practice? Give specific examples.

 

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

The influence of consequential ethics as an ethical framework (the greatest good for the greatest number) opposes the ethical principle of deontology (i.e., the rightness of an act itself determines what is right). Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession?

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

Which among the learning theories provided you with new information? How would you apply this in your practice?

 

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1

1- Individually, comment on at least three reports posted by other CLC teams by the end of Topic 8. Provide substantive comments that include a focus on the application of the theory as a framework for practice (general or specific, basic or advanced).

2- As a group, respond to all posts directed towards your CLC group’s posted report.

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 2

Comment on the usefulness of Benner’s work in your present or future role. Provide several examples.

 

 

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Middle-range nursing theories

Introduction

It’s helpful to understand the range of nursing theories so that you can find the right one for your practice. A middle-range theory is somewhere between a grand and micro theory, but it still covers a need within that range.

Middle-range nursing theories are more specific than grand theories, but not as detailed as a micro theory.

Middle-range nursing theories are more specific than grand theories, but not as detailed as a micro theory. Middle-range theories can be used in practice and research to help focus care on the needs of a particular patient or population.

In summary:

Grand theories are broad and look at how to care for the whole patient.

Grand theories are broad and look at how to care for the whole patient. They can be used in practice and research, but they’re not specific enough to be used on a daily basis.

Grand theories include:

Micro theories are very focused on a specific area of care.

Micro theories are very focused on a specific area of care. They can be used to help focus care on the needs of a particular patient or population. A micro theory might focus on how to improve outcomes for people with diabetes, or how to prevent heart attacks in older adults. Micro theories are also very specific and narrow in scope, so they do not include anything beyond what is needed for this particular group of patients.

Middle-range theories can be used in practice and research to help focus care on the needs of a particular patient or population.

Middle-range theories are useful in practice and research to help focus care on the needs of a particular patient or population. These ideas can be used to help develop more effective treatments for patients with specific conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes.

Theories that cover a need between micro and grand theories.

Middle-range nursing theories are more specific than grand theories, but less detailed than micro theories. They can be used to explain how nurses assess and treat patients with a specific condition or problem.

• The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is a middle-range theory that describes how people make decisions based on their values and beliefs. People who use TRA make rational choices based on what they believe will lead them toward their goal(s). For example, if you want to lose weight, then you might choose an exercise program that will help you reach your goal faster than if it was something unrelated to weight loss — like learning Spanish or visiting France! In general terms:

• To get what we want (e.g., lose weight), we must take action towards achieving our goals; this means taking steps which may include planning our actions beforehand so they don’t go wrong later down the line when things aren’t working out quite as planned…

Conclusion

We hope this short introduction to middle-range nursing theories has given you some insight into the role of these theories in practice. We have covered three types of theory that can be used to help focus care on the needs of a particular patient or population. These theories are very useful because they can be applied within clinical work, as well as research studies.