Nursing conceptual Model/Theory/Framework of Nursing

Purpose

In this assignment, you will use your knowledge and skills to complete a paper on the Conceptual Model/Theory/Framework of Nursing, which are first introduced in Chapter 3. This paper is used to meet The University of Alabama core curriculum requirements in writing.

Instructions

1. View the Grading Rubric for the assignment by clicking the assignment title above and clicking the “View Rubric” icon on the assignment page
2. Review the Exemplar Paper I [PDF] . This is not a perfect paper and should only be used as a guideline. I suggest not using the same topic as the exemplar paper, unless you really want to discuss that model.
3. Revisit the three writing goals you listed in your Writing Goals Reflection from the Introduction Module. Consider your action plans for each goal as you begin crafting your paper.
4. Watch the Paper I Guidelines Video [7:15] as you review the assignment requirements below:
   1. Discuss the purpose of nursing theories, models, and frameworks in general.
   2. Choose one of the following Conceptual Models of Nursing:
   3. 1. Johnson’s Behavioral System Model
      2. King’s Conceptual System

• Levine’s Conservation Model

1. Neuman’s Systems Model
2. Orem’s Self-Care Framework
3. Roger’s Science of Unitary Human Beings

• Roy’s Adaptation Model

1. Detail the concepts of the specific theory, model, or framework you have selected.
2. Detail the implications of the chosen theory, model, or framework for nursing practice. Include the implications for your specific area of nursing practice.

5. Refer to the Writing and APA Style Resources link on the Course Menu as you prepare your Microsoft Word document with the following criteria:
   1. Written in APA 6th edition format
   2. Double-spaced with one-inch margins
   3. 12-point Times New Roman font
   4. No longer than seven pages, including the title page and reference page:
      1. The body of the paper, including the introduction and summary, should be three to five pages in length.
      2. This will include a literature search through the UA library’s databases on the given topic.

• You will need to use at least 3 scholarly journals, books, or texts.

1. Do not cite sources such as Wikipedia or other Internet sources that are not scholarly.
2. Do not use more than 2-3 direct quotations.
3. Paraphrase the references.

6. Save your Microsoft Word document as “YourName-Paper1.”

Review and Submit

7. Double-check your Paper I against the Grading Rubric by clicking the assignment title above and clicking the “View Rubric” icon on the assignment page.
8. You are stronglyencouraged to submit a draft of your paper for feedback to either the UA Writing Center or Smarthinking via the link on the Course Menu before submitting this assignment for grading purposes. Please use proper time management skills to prepare a draft, send your paper for feedback, implement the feedback as needed, and submit your paper for grading purposes. The more developed your draft is, the more beneficial this feedback will be to you. Feedback from the UA Writing Center will take approximately 48 hours. Feedback from Smarthinking will take approximately 24 hours.
9. Review your draft thoroughly and ensure you are attaching the final version of your paper.
10. Click the title link above to submit the Microsoft Word document as an attachment.

How to “Upload an attachment in Blackboard” [0:26]