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BSN 310

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Name: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Course Number: BSN 310
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

BSN 310 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing explores the theories that guide nursing practice and research. This course also examines the extent to which practice influences the development of theory, the definitions of theories, and the different types of theories. In particular, students learn how grand nursing theories have evolved and the importance of midrange and practice theories for guiding patient care. Emphasis is also given on the relationships between nursing theories and nursing models, the criteria used for choosing an appropriate theory to underpin nursing practice, and how to test theories to ascertain their value for nursing practice and research. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the theoretical foundations that guide nursing practice and research.
  • Learn and discuss the historical developments in grand nursing theories and the application of middle-range and practice theories to guide patient care.
  • Critically analyze the relationships between nursing theories and nursing models.
  • Apply the appropriate criteria used to choose an appropriate theory to underpin nursing practice.

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