Theor And Conceptual Found Nsg

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The course will examine different epistemologies and their impact on current approaches to nursing research, theory development, and clinical practice. Participants will examine the writings of selected nursing theorists as well as theorists from affiliated disciplines relevant to their field of practice. The course will examine what does understanding or knowing mean and what is the nature of scientific practice. Fundamental elements central to theory, research, and practice will be presented with opportunities for application and practice. Participants will study the development of middle range theories to guide practice and research within the metaparadigm of nursing. In addition, the philosophical, ethical, and historical issues inherent in the development of science provide the base advanced nursing practice. This is a MS level course.