NSG7400TheoreticalFramework for Application to DNPClinicalProblem
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
Advanced nurse practitioners should apply a theoretical framework to a clinical practice problem. A working definition of a theory refers to, ‘‘a set of analytical principles or statements designed to structure, our observation, understanding and explanation’’ of the nurse practice (Hoeck, & Delmar, 2017). According to McEwen and Wills (2019), each theoretical framework better understands the clinical problem and informs on the most relevant solution. Theories used in implementation science guide the translation of the research into practice, inform the factors which influence outcomes, and can be used to evaluate the implementation. Inadequate cancer screening among Hispanics is a significant clinical problem, and the use of a theoretical
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