NURS 314 Introduction to Nursing Theory

Introduction to Nursing Theory explores the historical knowledge and theoretical foundations of professional holistic nursing. Conceptual models, theoretical frameworks, and patterns of knowing (ethical, aesthetic, empirical, and personal) are examined to determine how they can be used to inform evidence-based nursing practice. Select theories and frameworks are analyzed and applied to the study of nursing care for a wider range of individuals and populations.

Prerequisites

NURS 234: Introduction to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing and NURS 230: Foundations of Professional Nursing and NURS 232: Introduction to Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing and NURS 233: Skill Foundation I

Special information

Prerequisite: Admission to Prelicensure BSN program. Co-requisite: NURS 312, NURS 313, NURS 414.

2 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 14, 2023 to present

Learning outcomes

General

Describe the history of nursing theory development.
Differentiate between selected conceptual models, theoretical frameworks, and patterns of knowing.
Apply selected theories and models to evidence-based nursing practice.
Describe the relationships between theory, research, and nursing practice.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in applying Modeling and Role-Modeling theory to the clinical decision-making process.

Fall 2024

Section	Title	Instructor	books	eservices
01	Introduction to Nursing Theory	Schoon, Pat	Books for NURS-314-01 Fall 2024	Course details for NURS-314-01 Fall 2024