Advanced Theory for the Practice of Nursing. 3 Credit Hours

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of nursing theories and their relevance to clinical practice, research, and the evolution of nursing as a science. This master's-level course examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of nursing science, the intricate relationship between theory, research, and practice, and the various patterns of knowing that inform nursing care. Students will compare different theoretical approaches that explain human behavior and the environment, develop skills to analyze and apply nursing theories in diverse contexts, and engage in the integration of concepts to advance theory development.