Spring 2027

Theory in Nursing Research

Examines middle-range theory, micro-theory, and conceptual frameworks in nursing science, focusing on critiquing and selecting a theory or framework to guide student research.

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Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Discuss foundations of nursing theory, their structure and scope, and the importance of theory in nursing science

  • Evaluate methods of theory development including positivistic and inductive approaches, and examples of extending and refining theory over time

  • Critically analyze the utility of various theories, including the application and operationalizability of theory in research

  • Appraise theory from nursing, biological, behavioral, and other sciences

  • Select or adapt an existing theory or create a beginning conceptual framework to guide the student’s early research efforts

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NURSING 801

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Examination of middle-range theory, micro-theory, and conceptual frameworks and their application in nursing science, with emphasis on critique and selection of a theory and/or framework to guide the student's research.

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Topics

  • Middle-range theory, micro-theory, and conceptual frameworks
  • Application of theory in nursing science
  • Critique and selection of theory for research guidance

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  • Critique and selection of a theory or framework to guide research
  • Critical analysis of theory utility and operationalizability in research
  • Evaluation of theory development methods

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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