NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines and Rubric

Purpose

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to
complete a concept analysis of a concept found in a nursing theory using an
identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the
selected concept as well as application within the profession.

Course Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the
ability to:

· (CO#1)
Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their
components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions,
comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO1)

· (CO#3)
Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in
nursing practice. (PO3, 7, 10)

(CO#4)

·Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis
and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4. 7)

Due Date Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 4

Total Points Possible: 250 Points

Requirements

Description of the Assignment

This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a
concept analysis of ONE concept found in a nursing theory. The source of the concept for this assignment
must be a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then
the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize
knowledge for application within the model and alternative cases. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. The
paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the
concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.

Only the elements identified in this assignment should be
used for this concept analysis.

Criteria for Content

1. Introduction

The
introduction substantively presents all following 4 (four) elements:

· Identifies
the role of concept analysis within theory development,

· Identifies
the selected nursing concept,

· Identifies
the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and

· Names the
sections of the paper.

2.
Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept

This section includes:

·
Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary
maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references
are required), and

· Information
about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory
is substantively presented.

A substantive discussion of this section with support from
nursing literature is required.

3. Literature
review

This section requires:

· A
substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources
on the selected concept.

· Themes,
ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are
presented in an organized fashion.

Support from nursing literature is required.

Please
Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most
useful resource for the literature review.

4. Defining
attributes

For this section:

· A minimum of
THREE (3) attributes are required.

A
substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is
required.

Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a
concept. For this situation, the
characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.

5. Antecedent
and Consequence

This section requires the identification of:

· 1 antecedent
of the selected nursing concept, and

· 1
consequence of the selected nursing concept.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from
nursing literature is required.

Explanation: An
antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event. In this situation, an antecedent precedes a
selected nursing concept.

A consequence follows or is the result of an event. In this situation a consequence follows or is
the result of the selected nursing concept.

6. Empirical
Referents

This section requires the identification of:

· 2 (two)
empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from
nursing literature is required.

Explanation: An
empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of
the selected nursing concept.

7. Model Cases

1 model case is created by the student and discussed
substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:

· Definition,

· All
identified attributes,

· Antecedent,

· Consequence,
and

· Empirical
referent or Measurement

Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the
created model case.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from
nursing literature is required.

Explanation: A model
case is an example of the hypothetical individual who demonstrates all of the
attributes, antecedents, consequences, and referents noted previously in this
assignment.

8. Alternative
Cases

This section requires:

· The
identification of 2 (two) alternative cases correctly created and
presented. The two required alternative
cases are:

· Borderline
(absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected
nursing concept.

· Contrary
(demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept)

Applies information from selected nursing theory.

Explanation: Alternative cases represent the opposite of
the model case.

For this assignment, two alternative cases are
required. These are:

· Borderline
case which is a created case where one or two of the previously identified
attributes are missing.

· Contrary
case which is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the
selected nursing concept.

9. Conclusion

This section requires:

·
Summarization of key information regarding:

o Selected nursing
concept,

o Selected nursing
theory, and

o Application of
concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.

· The
concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from
conducting a concept analysis.

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1.
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at
least 8, but no more than 10 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these
length requirements.

2.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow
APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use
of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no
heading is used.

3.
The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published
nursing theory. Non-nursing theories may
NOT be used.

4. A
minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and
Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly
references for this assignment. A
dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation
of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6
required scholarly nursing references.
For additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please
see “What is a scholarly source” located in the Course Resources tab. Be aware that information from .com websites
may be incorrect and should be avoided.

References are
current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and
the instructor has approved them.

5.
Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources
must be cited and referenced correctly.

6.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and
consistent with formal, scientific writing.

7.
PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com
sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate
information in all cases.

Possible Concepts:
The following concepts are not required; students may select one of
these concepts or find another concept.
Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use
of non-nursing theories is NOT allowed.
If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory,
please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the
concepts of incivility and civility are not allowed for this assignment

· Behavioral
system

· Boundary
lines

· Caring

· Empowerment

· Homeostasis

· Noise

· Open system

· Palliative
care

· Resources

· Self-care

· Adaptation

· Comfort

· Compassion

· Engagement

· Leadership

·
Meaningfulness

· Modeling

· Pain

· Pattern

· Transaction

Directions and Assignment Criteria

Assignment Criteria

Points

%

Description

Introduction

10

4

The introduction substantively presents all following 4
(four) elements:

· Identifies
the role of concept analysis within theory development,

· Identifies
the selected nursing concept,

· Identifies
the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and

· Identifies
the sections of the paper

References from nursing literature are required.

Definition/Explanation of Selected Concept

25

10

This section includes:

·
Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary
maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references
are required), and

· Information
about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory
is substantively presented.

References from nursing literature are required.

Literature Review

30

12

This section requires:

· A
substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources
on the selected concept.

· Themes,
ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are
presented in an organized fashion.

Defining Attributes

25

10

For this section:

· A minimum of
THREE (3) attributes are required.

References from nursing literature are required.

Antecedents & Consequences

25

10

This section requires the identification of:

· 1 antecedent
of the selected nursing concept, and

· 1
consequence of the selected nursing concept.

References from nursing literature are required.

Empirical Referents

25

10

This section requires the identification of:

· 2 (two)
empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

References from nursing literature are required.

Model Case

30

12

This section requires:

1 model case is created by the student and discussed
substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:

· Definition,

· All
identified attributes,

· Antecedent,

· Consequence,
and

· Empirical
referent or Measurement

Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the
created model case.

Alternative Cases (one borderline; one contrary)

30

12

This section requires:

· The
identification of 2 (two) alternative cases correctly created and
presented. The two required alternative
cases are:

o Borderline
(absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected
nursing concept.

o Contrary
(demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept

Applies information from selected nursing theory.

Conclusion

10

4

This section requires:

·
Summarization of key information regarding:

· Selected
nursing concept,

· Selected
nursing theory, and

· Application
of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.

Paper Specifications

20

8

A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a
published nursing theory. Non-nursing
theories may NOT be used.

Paper meets length requirements of 8 to 10 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references

A dictionary (except for Definition section), required
textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson
information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.

APA Format (6th edition)

10

4

Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page
must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This
includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the
introduction where no heading is used.

One deduction for each type of APA style error

Citations in Text

5

2

Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited
and referenced correctly.

Writing Mechanics

5

2

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of
the APA manual.

Total

250

100 %

A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements.