Book used for this course: McKenna, H., Pajnkihar, M., & Murphy, F. (2014). Fundamentals of nursing models, theories and practice (2nd ed.). Wiley.     (Chapter 3)

Assignment Content

1. Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories, and Practice discusses the theory-practice gap in detail in many chapters. As you have read throughout the course, there is ongoing discussion about the connection between theory and practice, and the application in day-to-day nursing activities. This assignment is designed to illustrate that although there may be a gap, other factors play an important role in decision-making, and each aspect of theory, research, and practice experience are integral to well-rounded patient care.
   Access Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories, and Practice, and review Figure 1.4 Correlation: education, science and practice, by clicking the Theory–Practice Gap Readings Link directly below this assignment entry.
   Think of a scenario in which theory, research, and practice interact to create good patient outcomes.
   Create a visual representation of the theory-practice relationship or gap by replacing the text (removing directions) in the Theory-Practice Gap Diagram Template.
   Write a minimum of 525- to 700-word narrative explanation of your visual representation following the diagram (always removing the directions).
   • Describe the chosen theory, research, and practice guideline or standard.
   • Explain the relationship between the three, and discuss the role each plays in quality patient care in the scenario.
   • Explain any gaps, such as a lack of research, no practice standard, or no usable theory.
   • Determine the best course of action for making decisions in the absence of one aspect.
   • Include documentation of the practice guideline or standard, as well as your corresponding research, evidence, or literature example.