Week 2 Assignment Structural Framework Analysis
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Organizations typically define their guiding principles through mission, vision, and values. Health care organizations often base their philosophy and care models in theory. Locate your organization’s nursing philosophy and theoretical foundation for the nursing model.
Include the website address or a document identifying the health system you are analyzing for faculty member review.
Note: If you do not have access to a model, use the internet to search the phrase care delivery model to find one that is appropriate for this assignment.
Analyze the theoretical foundation of the framework by considering the following:
■ Theoretical underpinnings, including the conceptual model, philosophy, and metaparadigm
■ How the foundation illustrates a conceptual or operational definition of nursing theory
■ If it is a conceptual definition, create an operational definition
■ The empirical indicators and how they are measured
Cite a minimum of three APA formatted references.
Format your assignment as one of the following:
■ 18- to 20-slide presentation
■ 875- to 1,050-word paper
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Week 2: Structural Framework Analysis Content: 12 points possible
Points possible Points earned Comments
Show evidence of thoughtful selection and understanding of the chosen philosophy and nursing model
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3
Explain why you believe the chosen philosophy and model is applicable/appropriate for use by your organization
Analyze the theoretical underpinnings, including the conceptual model, philosophy, and metaparadigm
3
Analyze the theoretical foundation that supports your chosen philosophy and model Explain how the foundation illustrates a conceptual or operational definition of nursing theory
If it is a conceptual definition, create an operational definition
3
Provide an explanation for the conceptual definition and the operational definition – if you only note a conceptual one then you need to propose an operational one Analyze the empirical indicators and clarify how they are measured 3
3
Analyze empirical indicators – how are these measured? Format: 2 points possible
Points possible Points earned Comments
Cites a minimum of three APA formatted references. 1.0
1.0
Use correct APA formatting
Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and easy to follow 1.0
1.0
If submitting as a formal paper include subheadings; if submitting as a presentation include headings for your slides that correspond to the grading rubric
Points earned/possible
/14
