NURSING THEORY AND FOUNDATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NRS 300

Breyer State University

FACULTY: Richard Pessagno, MSN, APRN, BC

SYLLABUS

EXAM OVERVIEW: This examination focuses on an introduction to nursing theory and the application of theory to professional nursing practice. You are expected to have an understanding of what nursing theory is and why nursing theory is important. The successful completion of this competency examination will be evidenced by a passing score of 70% or above. The examination will cover fully the content in the selected text below that is recommended for study/review.

TYPES OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains objective-type questions in essay format.

TEXTBOOK: The recommended text for reviewing for the examination is:

Book 1: Introduction to Theory and Reasoning in Nursing current edition. Johnson, Betty M. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: ISBN # 0-781748429.

CREDIT HOURS: This competency examination is worth five semester hours of college credits for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

PASS SCORE: You must achieve at least a 70% score to pass this module.

GRADING SCALE: The grading scale for this course/paper is:

90%-100% = A
89%-80%   = B
79%-70%   = “PASS”
Below-70% = Fail

TIME LIMIT & THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXAM: You have four hours to complete this examination. The examination is taken online at the University web site.

ABSTRACT OF EXAMINATION CONTENT:

1). Defining theory and reasoning.
2). Analyzing and understanding types of theory.
3). Discussing what theory is and why theory is important.
4). Analyzing the relationship between theory, research and professional practice.
5). Developing an appreciation of different types of reasoning.
6). Articulating the application of reasoning in nursing practice.
7). Exploring how various non-nursing theories influenced the development of nursing theory.
8). Analyzing how to critique theory.
9). Identifying and articulating various nursing theorists.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the exam, please contact Breyer State at adm@breyerstate.com

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