To prepare:
Reflect on your philosophy of nursing practice that you have been developing or revising in Weeks 1 and 2.
Review the middle range nursing theories that you have applied to your philosophy of nursing practice and make any necessary refinements in your thinking and explanations.
Consider how the interdisciplinary theory you researched for the Week 3 Discussion post, or other theories presented by colleagues, can further inform your philosophy of nursing practice.
The Assignment
Complete your written philosophy of nursing practice in a paper of 3 pages, plus cover page and references page.
1. Explain how your philosophy can accommodate your expanded awareness of practice issues as a DNP.
2. Explain how your philosophy reflects or supports advocacy of social change as a DNP.
3. Identify at least two middle range nursing theories and explain how they support your philosophy of nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples.
4. Explain how one or more interdisciplinary theories inform your philosophy of nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples.
note: use week 1, 2, & 3 discussion posts.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references.