This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment. Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10‐15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following: Provide three evidence-based examples that demonstrate how the nursing theory supports nursing practice. Provide support and rationale for each. Please look at the bottom for the Chapter related to the question. ( The Theory that my team choose was Example of Dorothy Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory ) Nursing Theory A theory is a collection of statements that explain a relationship between two or more ideas. Theory maintains a central role in the evolution of the nursing discipline. It is something all nurses use in their daily practices, whether known or not. Relatively new, nursing theory is a structure of purposeful and systematic ideas that help to organize disciplinary thinking and influence practice. Much discussion and debate have occurred regarding the various theory definitions. Levine (1995) promoted acceptance of nursing theory, which she called the intellectual life of nursing. She identified that students often fail to embrace nursing theory and do not fully grasp the importance of nursing theory and its relevance for practice and education. Understanding nursing theory strengthens the focus of care by guiding nursing practice. It may help to think about nursing theories as various lenses used to view different perspectives of known nursing phenomena. For example, Dorothy Orem’s self-care deficit theory focuses on assisting others in managing self-care to maintain or improve human function at an effective level (Orem, 1995). Also, Sister Callista Roy’s adaptation theory explains how individuals are in constant interaction with a changing environment and that the individual must adapt to change to have a positive response (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). Example of Dorothy Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory An elderly man recently received a total hip replacement. During the discharge process, the registered professional nurse educates the patient about many things, including activity restrictions, medications, and wound care. The nurse also reviews activities of daily living, such as showering and toileting. The nurse realizes that the patient’s balance may be altered and discusses fall precautions with the patient. Detailed discharge instructions are an example of moving the patient from a state of dependence on others for care to a state of independence and self-care. Nursing theory is present in day-to-day interactions with patients. The core values derived from theoretical assumptions can serve as a foundation upon which to build practices. The goal of applying theory is to improve practice. The nursing profession is an art and science involving a complex mi.

1. This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement
nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual
model. Prepare a 10‐15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe
the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its
application in nursing practice. Include the following:
Provide three evidence-based examples that demonstrate how
the nursing theory supports nursing practice. Provide support
and rationale for each.
Please look at the bottom for the Chapter related to the
question. ( The Theory that my team choose was
Example of Dorothy Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory )
Nursing Theory
A theory is a collection of statements that explain a relationship
between two or more ideas. Theory maintains a central role in
the evolution of the nursing discipline. It is something all
nurses use in their daily practices, whether known or not.
Relatively new, nursing theory is a structure of purposeful and
systematic ideas that help to organize disciplinary thinking and
influence practice. Much discussion and debate have occurred
regarding the various theory definitions. Levine (1995)
promoted acceptance of nursing theory, which she called the
intellectual life of nursing. She identified that students often
fail to embrace nursing theory and do not fully grasp the

2. importance of nursing theory and its relevance for practice and
education.
Understanding nursing theory strengthens the focus of care by
guiding nursing practice. It may help to think about nursing
theories as various lenses used to view different perspectives of
known nursing phenomena. For example,
Dorothy Orem’s self-care deficit theory
focuses on assisting others in managing self-care to maintain or
improve human function at an effective level (Orem, 1995).
Also,
Sister Callista Roy’s adaptation theory
explains how individuals are in constant interaction with a
changing environment and that the individual must adapt to
change to have a positive response (Creasia & Friberg, 2011).
Example of Dorothy Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory
An elderly man recently received a total hip replacement.
During the discharge process, the registered professional nurse
educates the patient about many things, including activity
restrictions, medications, and wound care. The nurse also
reviews activities of daily living, such as showering and
toileting. The nurse realizes that the patient’s balance may be
altered and discusses fall precautions with the patient. Detailed
discharge instructions are an example of moving the patient
from a state of dependence on others for care to a state of
independence and self-care.
Nursing theory is present in day-to-day interactions with
patients. The core values derived from theoretical assumptions
can serve as a foundation upon which to build practices. The
goal of applying theory is to improve practice.
The nursing profession is an art and science involving a
complex mix of many parts. Nurses are expected to perform the
science of nursing through medical and technical competencies,

3. such as nursing skills, academic knowledge, and professional
performance. Nurses must become lifelong learners and engage
in continuing education throughout their careers to maintain
those nursing skills and competencies. Included in the science
of nursing are theories, conceptual models, and research that is
specific to nursing. The art of nursing requires a foundation of
nursing skills, academic knowledge, and professional
performance. It is difficult to define or measure the art of
nursing other than by looking at the pronounced noticeability of
its absence. Treating patients with dignity and respect, being
cognizant of nonverbal cues, and using active listening and
communication skills are all qualities patients and families
value highly. Nurses should strive to find a balance between the
science and the art of nursing in their practices (Palos, 2014).
Nursing is a knowledge-based discipline and profession that
incorporates a body of knowledge to guide its practice (Smith &
Parker, 2015). Because nursing is a profession, nurses are
required to meet specific educational qualifications. Education
is systematically obtained from colleges and universities that
ultimately produce knowledge-based professional nurses who
can practice autonomously. The following characteristics define
the meaning of a professional (Creasia & Friberg, 2011):
Formal education required
Lifelong mission, recognized as life work
Encompass knowledge
Service to society
Practice autonomously
Practice guided by ethics

4. Professional culture and values
Compensation received
Metaparadigm
Theories are built upon a foundation of concepts. Theoretical
statements compose a theory. The concepts incorporated into
theoretical statements include areas of interest to the discipline.
For nursing theory, these concepts include person, environment,
health, and nursing, also referred to as
metaparadigm
. The metaparadigm includes basic assumptions regarding the
theory and highlights areas vital to the nursing discipline and
ultimately patient care (see Figure 2.3).
Figure 2.3
Metaparadigm of Nursing Concepts
Note.
Adapted from "Nursing Metaparadigm Concepts," by CJT
Consulting & Education, 2017.
Person
refers to the patient, client, individual, family, community, or
group. These are the recipient(s) of said nursing care.
Environment
includes external and internal space associated with the person.
Health
encompasses all areas of, or lack of, the person(s) wellbeing.
As the final metaparadigm component,

5. nursing
expresses the goal of nursing that is specific to the theory
(McEwen, 2007).