Please write paragraphs responding the discussion below. Add citations and references in alphabetic order.

Discuss the difference between a nursing conceptual model and a nursing theory.

Select a nursing theory and provide a concise summary of it. Provide an example in nursing practice where the nursing theory you selected would be effective in managing patient care.

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Nursing is the act of caring for people in society so that they can maintain good health, and hence quality life. Nurses work together with therapists, physicians, patients and other health practitioners to treat and prevent illness and promote good health among the sick, disabled and dying people among others (McCrae, 2012). Therefore, nursing as a practice is taught using both the conceptual model and theories for it is an essential practice in the health sector. It acts as a bridge between other health practices.

The conceptual model gives the general overview of the work nurses do and a summary of nursing articles, and thesis. They are presented in …

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