[Answered] NR501 Week 7: Nursing Theory Applied to Evidence Based Practice

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NR501: Nursing Theory

NR501 Week 7 Nursing Theory Applied to Evidence Based Practice

This week we are focusing on the application of nursing theories to evidence-based practice. This discussion can reflect on what you have been working on for your week 7 PowerPoint assignment due at the end of the week. For this discussion: Select an issue or concern related to nursing, then select a nursing theory or model that can be used as a framework to support the resolution of your identified issue/concern. In your initial response, address the following:

  • How the selected nursing theory or model is relevant to your specialty track
  • A brief description of the issue/concern
  • How the selected nursing theory or model can be used to guide the resolution of the issue/concern?
  • How does your philosophy of nursing connect to the application of theory to manage this situation?

Include an example from the literature or your own experience to illustrate your points. Remember to include at least one outside scholarly source.

 

SOLUTION

For this week’s discussion, I will use Benner’s theory, From Novice to Expert, as I am in the executing nursing specialty track. This theory exemplifies the levels of skill acquisition from a novice level nurse to an expert level nurse (Benner, 2001). Evidence-based practice should be the guiding force in the healthcare field. Evidence-based practice takes current knowledge and implements the knowledge into the care practice…………………………………………..$5