Discussion
After perusing the assigned readings, discuss the importance and impact of applying non-nursing and/or interprofessional theories to nursing practice.
Next, choose one non-nursing theory from your textbooks (Butts & Rich, Chaps 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14).
Analyze the appropriateness to nursing practice by applying the five (5) criteria for evaluating a theory found in the McKenna (1997) text in Chapter 8 on page 223.
Finally, draw a scholarly conclusion about the use in an APRN environment. Review at least 2 of your classmates’ initials posts and give feedback about your understanding (or not) of their analysis and conclusion.
Discuss the importance and impact of applying non-nursing and/or interprofessional theories to nursing practice.
