Nursing critique paper

For this project, you will select and critique a nursing theory of your choice.  You will: Write an original paper. Submit it to the dropbox  for a grade based on the rubric.

 

The following are some conceptual models and theories you may choose from; however, you may choose any nurse theorist: Florence Nightengale’s Environmental Model Catherine Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory
Dorothy Johnson’s Behavioral System Model Hildegard  Peplau’s Interpersonal Process Theory Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory Ida Jean Orlando’s Nursing Process Sister Calista  Roy’s Adaptation Model Madeleine Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality Jean Watson’s Nursing as Caring Theory Margaret Newman’s Health Expanding Consciousness Martha Roger’s Science of Unitary of Human Being Abdellah’s  Patient-Centered Approaches Theory

 

Steps to follow to do your critique: You can visit the Fitne  website to watch videos about the above mentioned theorist. You can use the Internet to find a journal or articles that provides an analysis and critique of a theory of nursing as a resource to start working with your own critique.   You need to login entering the following information:  
Username : medical center campus Password: medical Under the Nurse Theorists: Portraits of Excellence (Volume I) link select the theorist of your choice On the left navigation area select a topic to view 
   You must use the criteria for analysis and critique of theories in Chapter 1 of the George text book.  You will select the link “Library Resources” found under the “NUR3846 – Library” tab (located on left-side of screen) to do your research and complete your literature review of the model/theory you selected. You may physically visit the library in person as well, and ask for help from the library staff.

 

Your critique must have the following headings and follow APA Guidelines.

 Topic Description Meaning

(30 pts .)

Describe the main ideas of the theory (should include the assumptions under which the theory operates).

What are the main concepts?

What are the main relationships between the concepts?

How do different concepts affect each other? Origins of the Theory

(30 pts.)

What was going on in the profession of nursing or in American society that may have influenced the theory?

What values, theories, evidence, and/or existing knowledge did the theorist cite as support for the theory?

What motivated the theorist to write the theory?

What approach to theory development did the theorist use? Usefulness

(20 pts.)

How useful is this theory in practice?

Is the theory practical and helpful to nursing?

Does it contribute to understanding and predicting outcomes?

Cite an example/case study where this theory could be used. Testability

(10 pts.)

How testable is this theory?

Has this theory generated research? How many and what types of studies?

Give one example of a study done using the theory

What types of statements are the propositions? Overall Evaluation

(10 pts.)

Is the theory comprehensive and specific?

How general is the theory?

Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the theory.

Why would you use or not use this theory in your own advanced practice? (Begin to think about the your presentation “Synthesis of Nursing Theory”).

  

As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacokinetics describes what the body does to the drug through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, whereas pharmacodynamics describes what the drug does to the body. When selecting drugs and determining dosages for patients, it is essential to consider individual patient factors that might impact the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharamcodynamic processes. These patient factors include genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, behavior (i.e., diet, nutrition, smoking, alcohol, illicit drug abuse), and/or pathophysiological changes due to disease. In this Discussion, you reflect on a case from your past clinical experiences and consider how a particular patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes altered his or her response to a drug. To prepare:

· Review this week’s media presentation with Dr. Terry Buttaro, as well as Chapter 2 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text, and the Scott article in the Learning Resources. Consider the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

· Reflect on your experiences, observations, and/or clinical practices from the last five years. Select a case from the last five years that involves a patient whose individual differences in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors altered his or her anticipated response to a drug. When referring to your patient, make sure to use a pseudonym or other false form of identification. This is to ensure the privacy and protection of the patient.

· Consider factors that might have influenced the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes such as genetics (including pharmacogenetics), gender, ethnicity, age, behavior, and/or possible pathophysiological changes due to disease.

· Think about a personalized plan of care based on these influencing factors and patient history in your case study.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a description of the case you selected. Then, describe factors that might have influenced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes of the patient from the case you selected. Finally, explain details of the personalized plan of care that you would develop based on influencing factors and patient history in your case.

                                        Practicum – Week 1 Journal Entry  

As a future advanced practice nurse, it is important that you are able to connect your classroom experience to your practicum experience. By applying the concepts you study in the classroom to clinical settings, you enhance your professional competency. Each week, you complete an Assignment that prompts you to reflect on your practicum experiences and relate them to the material presented in the classroom. This week, you begin documenting your practicum experiences in your Practicum Journal.

                                                                  The Assignment 

In preparation for this course’s practicum experience, address the following in your Practicum Journal: 

· Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice 

   in psychotherapy.

   Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this week’s 

   Learning Resources. 

· Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-

  based literature.

· Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum 

  experience in this course.

· Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.

 

PLEASE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR:  Student, the objectives for this assignment were: Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice in psychotherapy. Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this week’s Learning Resources. Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-based literature. Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum experience in this course. Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.

NOTE: THE Practicum Journal Template (Word document) IS ATTACHED WITH 

                THIS ASSIGNMENT.

                                                     Learning Resources

Required Readings

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer. Chapter      11, “Group Therapy” (pp. 407–428)

Nichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Chapter 1, “The Foundations of Family Therapy” (pp.      1–6) Chapter      2, “The Evolution of Family Therapy” (pp. 7–28)

Breeskin, J. (2011). Procedures and guidelines for group therapy. The Group Psychologist, 21(1). Retrieved from http://www.apadivisions.org/division-49/publications/newsletter/group-psychologist/2011/04/group-procedures.aspx

Khawaja, I. S., Pollock, K., & Westermeyer, J. J. (2011). The diminishing role of psychiatry in group psychotherapy: A commentary and recommendations for change. Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 8(11), 20–23. Retrieved from http://innovationscns.com/

Koukourikos, K., & Pasmatzi, E. (2014). Group therapy in psychotic inpatients. Health Science Journal, 8(3), 400–408. Retrieved from http://www.hsj.gr/medicine/group-therapy-in-psychotic-inpatients.php?aid=2644

Lego, S. (1998). The application of Peplau’s theory to group psychotherapy. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, 5(3), 193–196. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2850.1998.00129.x

McClanahan, K. K. (2014). Can confidentiality be maintained in group therapy? Retrieved from http://nationalpsychologist.com/2014/07/can-confidentiality-be-maintained-in-group-therapy/102566.html

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2014). HIPAA privacy rule and sharing information related to mental health. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/special/mhguidancepdf.pdf

                                                        Required Media

Sommers, G., Feldman, S., & Knowlton, K. (Producers). (2008a). Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals, volume 1: Confidentiality, privilege, reporting, and duty to warn [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net. 

  

A. Provide supporting data from research study in promoting your profession( Profession in FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER) to employer

B. Documents from professional organizations, such as American Nurses Association or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 

C. You may obtain information from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in the form of position statement and: http://www.aanp.org/Publications/AANP+Position+Statements/Position+Statements+and+Papers.asp

D. American Nurses Credentialing Center: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Certification/APRNCorner

E. Reference articles (include at least 5 articles illustrating the roles and quality of care provided by family nurse practitioners)

F. Final Reflection:  Express an understanding of your personal learning experiences, what you have learned from the program and still need to do to enhance personal and professional career advancement.

No Plegarism please,  will be checked with Turnitin. 

Will need minimum of 300 words, APA Style, double spaced, times new roman, font 12, and and Include: 3 references with intext citations.  

Topic: Cough

Respiratory System

You will be assigned one topic from the list below.

For your assigned topic (Cough), you are to discuss:

the incidence and prevalence of the disorder

pathophysiology from an advanced practice perspective

physical assessment and examination, 

evidence-based treatment plan and patient education, as well as follow up and evaluation to assess the efficacy and outcomes of the evidence-based treatment plan for management of an episodic, acute, and chronic case involving the pathology(s) you are sharing.