APA Assignment

Include the following in your paper:

1.Describe the purpose of applying nursing theory to patient care.
2.Explain why nursing theory is meaningful to current practice.
3.Explain how a nursing theory can be applied before planning and providing care in current practice.
4.Discuss which theory best reflects your personal view of the essence of nursing and how it has been helpful to you for planning and providing care to your patients.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. Complete the “APA Writing Checklist” to ensure that your paper adheres to APA style and formatting criteria and general guidelines for academic writing. Include the completed checklist as an appendix at the end of your paper.

APA Assignment – Rubric

Nursing Theory
7.5 points
Title Page
2.5 points
Introduction
7.5 points
Main Body
7.5 points
APA Style Citations
7.5 points
Appendix
2.5 points

References
7.5 points
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
7.5 points
Total 50 points