Identify and definition of the 4 components of the metaparadigm as defined by the theorist. Review a current journal article that used the theory in practice. Identify the setting, describe the population, identify how the theory was used, and discuss the impact of the theory use on patient care.

Jean Watson. Nursing Theory Paper

The subject of this paper will be a nursing theorist whom you select. The paper should include:

Introduction
• Identification of the nursing theorist with a description of his/her educational background and career path description
• Purpose statement

Body of the paper

• Identify and definition of the 4 components of the metaparadigm (health, nurse, person, and environment) as defined by the theorist. (IF the theory did not address the 4 components of the metaparadigm, this needs to be stated in your paper.)

• Discussion of at least 3 concepts/principals of the theory

• Review a current journal article that used the theory in practice. Identify the setting, describe the population, identify how the theory was used, and discuss the impact of the theory use on patient care.

• Identification and explanation of how the theory (or a piece of the theory) can be used in practice

Summary
• A summary section with the major points of the paper
• Refer to the rubric for more information