Nursing Metaparadigms
It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to initially address the discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forums is expected with a minimum total of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial posting and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days per week. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion, you arent just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion and should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion you will not receive these points, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above. Due to the nature of this type of assignment and the need for timely responses for initial posts and posting to peers, the Make-Up Coursework Policy (effective July 2017) does not apply to Discussion Board Participation.
Discussion Question/Prompt [Due Friday]
Please read the following introduction and complete the following steps for your initial discussion post:
This discussion question focuses on the four nursing meta paradigm concepts, which are comprised of person, health, environment, and nursing. Each meta paradigm concept plays a key role in the nursing process and is essential when providing patient care.
Select one meta paradigm concept (person, health, nursing, or environment).
Describe the meta paradigm concepts significance specific to your nursing practice. (Emergency Room nursing)
Compare and contrast two nursing theorists’ individual definitions/interpretations of the selected nursing metaparadigm concept (person, health, nursing, or environment).
Be sure to supplement your discussion with your personal and professional experiences.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the students position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.
