Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 15-18-slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following:

1. Present an overview of the nursing theory. Describe which conceptual model the theory would fall into. Is it a practice theory, midrange theory, or grand theory? Justify your response with evidence.
2. Explain how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts.
3. Describe how this nursing theory is applied or integrated using examples of three evidence-based practices.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.  

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Rubric Criteria

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Nursing Theory and Conceptual Model

30 points

Criteria Description

Nursing Theory and Conceptual Model

5. Target

30 points

A comprehensive, detailed, and accurate overview of the nursing theory is presented. A comprehensive, accurate, and well thought out explanation of which conceptual model the theory would fall into (practice theory, midrange theory, or grand theory) is presented. Justification is well thought out and includes accurate and detailed evidence.

4. Acceptable

26.7 points

A clear overview of the nursing theory is presented. A thorough explanation of which conceptual model the theory would fall into (practice theory, midrange theory, or grand theory) is presented. Justification is clear and includes relevant and thoughtful evidence.

3. Approaching

23.7 points

A basic overview of the nursing theory is presented. A general explanation of which conceptual model the theory would fall into (practice theory, midrange theory, or grand theory) is presented. Justification is present with evidence.

2. Insufficient

22.5 points

An overview of the nursing theory is unclear and lacks specific details. An explanation of which conceptual model the theory would fall into (practice theory, midrange theory, or grand theory) is incomplete. Justification is unclear and evidence is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An overview of the nursing theory is not provided. An explanation for which conceptual model the theory would fall into (practice theory, midrange theory, or grand theory) is not provided.

Incorporation of Four Metaparadigm Concepts Into Nursing Theory

30 points

Criteria Description

Incorporation of Four Metaparadigm Concepts Into Nursing Theory

5. Target

30 points

A comprehensive and accurate explanation of how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts is included.

4. Acceptable

26.7 points

A clear explanation of how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts is included.

3. Approaching

23.7 points

A basic explanation of how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts is included.

2. Insufficient

22.5 points

An explanation of how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts is unclear and contains inaccuracies.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An explanation of how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts is not provided.

Description of Nursing Theory Application and Evidence-Based Practice

30 points

Criteria Description

Description of Nursing Theory Application and Evidence-Based Practice

5. Target

30 points

A comprehensive, detailed, and accurate description of how the nursing theory is applied or integrated is provided and examples of three relevant and sound evidence-based practices are included.

4. Acceptable

26.7 points

A clear description of how the nursing theory is applied or integrated is provided and examples of three relevant evidence-based practices are included.

3. Approaching

23.7 points

A basic description of how the nursing theory is applied or integrated is provided and general examples of three evidence-based practices are included.

2. Insufficient

22.5 points

A description of how the nursing theory is applied or integrated is unclear and the examples of the evidence-based practices are incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

A description of how the nursing theory is applied or integrated is not provided and there are no examples.

Presentation of Content

15 points

Criteria Description

Presentation of Content

5. Target

15 points

The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.

4. Acceptable

13.35 points

The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information, exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Presentation includes persuasive information from reliable sources.

3. Approaching

11.85 points

The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

2. Insufficient

11.25 points

The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Presentation includes some persuasive information.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Presentation includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.

Layout

15 points

Criteria Description

Layout

5. Target

15 points

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

4. Acceptable

13.35 points

The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

3. Approaching

11.85 points

The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.

2. Insufficient

11.25 points

The layout shows some structure but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.

Language Use and Audience Awareness

15 points

Criteria Description

Includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.

5. Target

15 points

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

4. Acceptable

13.35 points

The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.

3. Approaching

11.85 points

Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.

2. Insufficient

11.25 points

Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.

Mechanics of Writing

7.5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

7.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable

6.68 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

3. Approaching

5.93 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient

5.63 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout. .

Format/Documentation

7.5 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

7.5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable

6.68 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching

5.93 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2. Insufficient

5.63 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided. .