NSG 416 UOPX Theoretical Foundations

Theories
are made up of ideas attempting to structure thinking around a specific
happening. Your readings for this week introduce the ideas of
phenomena, concepts, propositions, and assumptions. This assignment is
designed to help you think about those four aspects and explain the
connections between each to help strengthen your understanding of the
foundations and working parts of theory.

Define the following four terms in your own words, citing at least one source: phenomena, concept, proposition, and assumptions.

Review your definitions
and think of an example from your day-to-day life or your practice
experience that includes each of the four ideas.

For example, falls in clinical practice is a phenomenon you encounter. The idea that dementia patients are at greater risk for falls is a related concept. The related proposition is that dementia is related to falling in some way. An underlying assumption is that patients with dementia don’t intend to fall.

Explain how all four aspects of your example work together to form the basis for a testable theory.

Cite a minimum of two sources in-text and in an APA-formatted reference page or slide.

Format your assignment as:

• 1,050- to 1,225-word paper
• Review the sample APA paper attached in Week 1 recommended reading
  for the correct format for spacing, use of headers, in-text citing and
  reference list formatting.

Reminder: Title pages/slides and reference lists/slides do not count toward word or slide requirements.