Instructions:
Use the poster template provided for the assignment.
Guidelines For Nursing Theory Poster Presentation Assignment
The focus of this poster is to describe, analyze and evaluate a nursing theory (grand or mid-range nursing theory). It is also intended as a way for the student to connect theory and research to a particular nursing phenomenon/situation/area of your nursing practice. You will select a grand theory or a middle-range theory of nursing. You will develop a poster. You are required to use the poster template provided. The poster should include the following:
- Theory/Theorist
Title of Theory
Theory Description
Theorist’s name and affiliation
Profile of theorist
Purpose and scope or level of theory
Origin of theory
- Theory Analysis
Major concepts and propositions
Are concepts clearly defined and logically connected?
Is there a model or diagram that contributes to the theory?
Can you understand the theory and apply it to practice or research?
- Theory Evaluation
Apply the theory to your practice
Is the theory congruent with current nursing practice or research?
Has it been tested (give an example of research articles using the theory)?
How has the theory contributed to the discipline/science of nursing?
Is the theory useful? How and in what context?
How would the theory guide the nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, and evaluating research or a personal nursing phenomenon/situation/area of nursing practice? Provide an example.
- References
This poster must be in the correct APA format with in-text citations. Grading will be based on completeness and accuracy of content, organization, and clarity. See grading rubric in syllabus.
This poster is worth 20% of your final grade and will be evaluated using the theory poster grading rubric.
Poster Presentation Template