3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture
Historical and contemporary social, ethical, educational, scientific, and professional influences on the development of theoretical knowledge in nursing and health research are analyzed. Various methods of theory development are reviewed. Selected biological/physiological, behavioral, and health service theories that form the basis of nursing science are critically evaluated. Skills needed for theory analysis and theory development are emphasized. The role of theoretical knowledge to innovation in nursing science and healthcare is presented. Scientific bridges between theoretical frameworks and research methods are appraised. Selected nursing and healthcare scientists communicate the theoretical aspects of their programs of research with an emphasis on collaboration between disciplines. Admission to the Nursing PhD program or instructor permission. This is one of the first courses taken by PhD students and may be open to graduate students outside the School of Nursing with permission from the instructor.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate knowledge of theory in nurse scientists' scholarly activities.
2Critique the application of theoretical concepts and relationship statements in past research designs and methods.
3Understand the potential of theory to provide innovation in healthcare practice, education and research.
4Apply theory, models and conceptual frameworks to research interests.
5Synthesize literature to critique theory, identify conceptual patterns across the literature, or provide an in-depth concept analysis.
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