The student will review assigned readings and/or textbooks and then discuss the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project clinical
practice problem or problem identified in NSG 7300 that can be addressed through an evidence-based practice project. Students should
consider theories provided in assigned readings and any additional resource readings, to determine how a theoretical framework can be
applied to the clinical practice problem.
Assignment Criteria:
Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:
1. Select two theories (one nursing and another theory or two nursing theories) that can support the underpinnings of the
identified DNP clinical problem.
a. For this assignment only, may use references older than five years old.
2. Summarize the two selected theories.
3. Describe the DNP clinical problem.
4. Select the best theoretical framework to support the clinical practice problem.
a. It is important to select a theory applicable to the DNP project of interest.
b. Chapter 1 of the DNP project will require a clear and logical application of a theoretical framework.
5. Discuss why the selected theory was chosen.
6. Apply the theory directly to the DNP clinical practice problem.
7. Discuss how the theory will guide or support the theoretical framework of the clinical practice problem.
a. Consider the components/variables of the theory and how they will be applied to the DNP clinical practice problem.
b. Be specific. This section will be used as the DNP project’s basic underpinning for Chapter 1 theoretical discussion.
8. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 4 to 6 pages in length, excluding the title and reference page.
9. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
10. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
11. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we,
you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
12. Include at least five professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical
Directory). Sources older than five (5) years old are acceptable for this assignment only.
13. APA format required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
Requirements: narrative format, 4 to 6 pages in length, excluding the title and reference page.
The same problem/PICOT question is to be used for this paper as the other. The same textbooks are used as well. (c119)
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/
Astalos-Chism, L. A. (2019). The doctor of nursing practice: A guidebook for role development
and professional issues (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN-13: 978-1284066258.
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing &
healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters-Kluwer’s Health. ISBN: 9781496384539.
Zaccagnini, M., & Pechacek, J. M. (2021). The doctor of nursing practice essentials: A new
model for advanced practice nursing (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN-13:978- 1284167078.
McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2019). Theoretical basis for nursing (5th ed.). Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins. ISBN-13:978-1496351203 ISBN-10: 9781496351203.
Plichta, S. B., & Kelvin, E. (2012). Munro’s statistical methods for health care research (6th ed.).
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN/ISSN: 9781451115611
Answer preview
The purpose of this research is to explain how a theoretical framework(s) can be applied to the clinical problem of inadequate cancer screening in Latinos to inform on the factors which influence the problem and interventions outcomes.
Selection of Two Theories
The two selected theories are Leininger’s theory of culture care, diversity, and universality and the Person-centered theory by Rogers. The two theories are chosen based on relevance to explain the underpinning in the clinical problem. Generally, the two theories are effective in guiding research for evidence-based practice.
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