Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice
Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice
Select a peer-reviewed concept analysis article of your choice and write a response of 1,000–1,250 words. Use the following guidelines:
Include an introduction.
Describe the method of analysis, using the article and Chapter 3 of Theoretical Basis for Nursing.
Describe the steps of process and the results for each step.
Apply the concept to a practice situation.
Include a conclusion.
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6. Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing
Read “Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing,” by Barbara Carper, from Advances in Nursing Science (1978).
7. Patterns of Knowing: Review, Critique, and Update
Read “Patterns of Knowing: Review, Critique, and Update,” by White, from Advances in Nursing Science (1995).
8. Professional Socialization Models in Nursing
Read “Professional Socialization Models in Nursing,” from
International Journal of Nursing Education (2016).
9. The Living Tree of Nursing Theories
Read “The Living Tree of Nursing Theories,” by Tourville and Ingalls, from Nursing Forum(2003).
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