Assignment Conceptual-Theoretical-Empirical Structure (CTE) Evaluation

Assignment Conceptual-Theoretical-Empirical Structure (CTE) Evaluation

Conceptual models, theories, and empirical indicators are linked to form a nursing knowledge system that allows the model or theory to be applied to nursing practice, research, and education. Advanced-practice nurses must understand the nursing linkages and translate the components into practice. Advanced practice nurses can create structure to test theory in order to continue developing nursing knowledge.

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Directions for Evaluating Conceptual-Theoretical-Empirical Structure (CTE):

Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper examining how the Conceptual – Theoretical – Empirical (CTE) structure translates into nursing practice using one of the middle range theories developed from your preferred conceptual model of nursing. Using real-world examples, translate and apply the selected theory to nursing practice. Apply the CTE steps below to evaluate the theory:

The chosen theory is evaluated.
The empirical indicators are evaluated.
Research findings are evaluated.
The utility and soundness of the practice theory are assessed.

Portfolio Practice Sessions:

This assignment may be eligible for Portfolio Practice hours. After the references section of your paper, include the following:

DNP-815 Practice Hours Completion Statement

I, (INSERT NAME), certify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in accordance with the assignment’s goals and objectives. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes, and I will ensure that all approvals from my faculty and practice mentor are in place.

Topic Selection for DNP 815 Week 2

DPI Project Milestone: 10 Strategic Points Outline

The Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project includes ten key or strategic points that must be addressed.

Important information for writing discussion questions and participation

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Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.

I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!

Hi Class,

Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.

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Important information on Writing a Discussion Question

• Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
• There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
• Include in-text citations in your response
• Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
• Follow APA-7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor

• A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
• Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
• Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
• Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
• Follow APA 7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

• Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
• Here are some helpful links
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To ensure that the project is doable, valuable, and credible, it must be clear, simple, correct, and aligned. These points, which serve as a guide or vision for the project, can be found in almost any study. The “The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project” resource defines these 10 points and provides instructions for completing the DPI Project Milestone: Outline of 10 Strategic Points assignment. Complete the table using the table found in the Ten Strategic Points Instructions and Template document.

1st DQ

Define the theory-building process. Compare and contrast the approaches based on inductive versus deductive reasoning. Describe how you would develop and test theory in your field of practice.

DQ No. 2

Choose a nursing model or theory from your textbook. What are the key concepts and components of the example you chose, and how do you define them? Create a case study describing the application to a specific area of nursing practice.

Discussions for DNP 815 Week 3

1st DQ

Compare and contrast at least two middle-range theories, and discuss potential applications in your area of nursing practice.

DQ No. 2

Conduct a search for middle range theory, mid-range theory, and nursing in the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Choose an article in which the development of the middle range theory is the primary focus of the paper. Share the article citation and explain how the theory came to be.

Discussions for DNP 815 Week 4

1st DQ

Describe a recent or current ethical issue that you have encountered in your nursing practice or that has received national attention. Discuss how ethical theories or principles can be applied to the problem. Solid reasoning should be used to back up the application.

DQ No. 2

Consider yourself in a position where you are responsible for allocating scarce health-care resources in a specific situation. Discuss how your decision-making is influenced by ethical principles, virtues, and values. Describe your ethical decision-making process. How might a resolution cause clashes between personal values and beliefs and the community’s or organization’s point of view?

Discussions for DNP 815 Week 5

1st DQ

Outside of the classroom, learning theories have implications for advanced practice nurses. Share an example of how you used a learning theory or theories to create a program that aimed to change a specific organizational issue, patient lifestyle, or unhealthy behavior.

DQ No. 2

According to health behavior change theories, behavior change is a “process” rather than a “event.” How can you use this to create an intervention for practice or research? Discuss how you would use this in your DNP project planning.

Discussions for DNP 815 Week 6

1st DQ

Discuss “Envisioning Recovery” as a guiding framework for practice development and a focal point for all health care treatment.

DQ No. 2

How can advanced practice nurses apply their knowledge of economic theory? How can economic theory be used to analyze interventions?