Analysis and Application of a Nursing Theory
Using the nursing theory you selected in the Week 4 Collaboration Cafe, consider how the following components would be included in an analysis of that theory:
 
Origin of the theory
 
Meaning of the theory
 
Logical adequacy of the theory
 
Usefulness of the theory
 
Generalizability of the theory
 
Degree of parsimony within the theory
 
Testability of the theory
 
What rationale can you provide which validates the selected theory as a framework for nursing practice? Be sure to include scholarly references to support your discussion.