Evolution of Nursing Theories; Grand Theories, Middle-Range Theories

Evolution of Nursing Theories; Grand Theories, Middle-Range Theories

1. Identify how the development of nursing diagnosis and nursing therapeutic taxonomies
contribute to advancing nursing knowledge. Identify how the support for evidence-based
practice is an indication of progress in the nursing discipline.
2. Describe grand nursing theory. Give 2 examples of grand nursing theories.
3. Discuss the impact of grand nursing theories on patient care.
4. Describe middle range nursing theory. Give two (2) examples of middle range nursing
theories.
5. Describe how middle range nursing theory differs from grand nursing theory.
6. Discuss the impact of middle range nursing theories as compared to grand nursing
theories on patient care.
Students are expected to include, at minimum, two to five current (within the last three to
five years)professional sources beyond the assigned readings to extend learning.