NURS 820 - Theory Development in Nursing

Critical analysis of theory development and theory construction in nursing science. Evaluation of the relationship between theory construction and research methods to generate and test theories is explored Emphasis is placed on continued analysis of theories and their relationships with research and practice. The focus is on the fit between theoretical and operational foundations of research. Students conduct an extensive review of the literature on phenomena of concern to nursing in order to generate theory and empirical referents. Strategies for synthesis of concepts, statements, and theories are practiced. Credits: 3

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