There are several different types of theories in nursing. Grand theories look at nursing from a broad perspective of human needs. In contrast, middle-range theories are narrower in focus, and look at specific aspects of the nursing profession. Due to their narrower scope, middle-range theories are more applicable for use in actual nursing practice.
High level middle-range theories can be quite complex (for example, Benners Novice to Expert Theory and Leiningers Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality). Less complex middle-range theories include Mishels Uncertainty in Illness Theory, Kolcabas Comfort Theory, and Lenz and Pughs Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms. Some middle-range theories are even more specifically focused. For example, Becks Postpartum Depression Theory or Eakes et al.s Theory of Chronic Sorrow.”
For this Discussion, you will identify a practice or organization issue of importance to you. Then, you select two middle-range theories and apply them to address the practice or organization issue.
Note: The practice issue you select will also inform your work in Week 3 (and can potentially be utilized throughout the remainder of this course).
TO PREPARE
- Reflect on your nursing practice to identify issues of particular interest or concern to you and/or your organization.
- Select one practice or organization issue on which to focus for this Discussion.
- Review the Learning Resources for this week, focusing on specific middle-range theories that may apply to the practice or organization issue that you selected.
- Select two middle-range theories that you believe are relevant and valuable in addressing the practice or organization issue you selected
Assignment
Post the following:
- Identify the practice or organization issue you selected. Explain why you chose it.
- Describe the two middle-range theories that you selected. Explain why you chose them.
- Explain how you would apply each middle-range theory to the practice or organization issue. Be specific and provide examples.
Note: Your posts should be substantial (500 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA Style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable as part of a meaningful post but cannot stand alone as the entire post.
Reply
Respond to at least two of your classmates, on different days, by suggesting at least one additional middle-range theory for each to consider. Support your recommendation with at least one scholarly resource illustrating why you think that middle-range theory might be relevant and valuable to the practice issue they selected.
Note: Your responses to classmates should be substantial (250 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA Style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable as part of a meaningful response, but cannot stand alone as a response. Your responses should enrich the initial post by supporting and/or offering a fresh viewpoint, and be constructive, thereby enhancing the learning experience for all students.
Requirements: 500 words minimum
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