NRS 460 Topic 2 DQ 2 What are some key nursing theories or conceptual models that play a significant role in nursing practice?

NRS 460 Topic 2 DQ 2 What are some key nursing theories or conceptual models that play a significant role in nursing practice?

What are some key nursing theories or conceptual models that play a significant role in nursing practice? Select one of these theories or conceptual models and discuss how it can be applied in a health care scenario for a patient with complex needs.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 4.1.

NRS-460 Topic 2 Assignment: Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Intensive Care Unit

Use the “Case Study: Timothy Smith – ICU” template to complete the assignment.

This case study has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

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. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:

RN-BSN

6.2: Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 3.2, 6.1, and 6.2.