In this guide for nursing theories, we aim to help you understand what comprises a nursing theory and its importance, purpose, history, types or classifications, and give you an overview through summaries of selected nursing theories.
Type of Material:
Reference Collection
Recommended Uses:
Homework
In class work
Resource for individual or team learning
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Technical Requirements:
Web browser
Internet access
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After review of this Nursing Theory resource, the learner will
Describe what comprises a nursing theory
Explain the purpose, history, types, or classifications of selected nursing theories.
Describe metaparadigms of nursing theories.
Note: The reference material did not include learning outcomes or goals, but these were created as part of the MERLOT review.
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Introductory nursing knowledge and experience helpful
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Well-organized and contains all nursing theories that are widely utilized in nursing
Prior to the recent updates of the website that include ads, the website reference included excellent information. Upon final review, ads and downloads hinder the review process.
The material is complete and comprehensive, as well as links to various individuals and resources for the reader to further explore.
Concerns:
The reference material was updated and is now difficult to use without viewing an ad for access. This creates a situation in which the material is not reviewable. Prior to ads and downloads, the site included helpful information that was friendly to the user.
Reference sources are not all evident, and sources are dated. There are advertisements throughout the resource that are distracting and prompt the viewer to download and app for pdf, which is distracting.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
When the review started, the teaching-learning goals were stated at the start of the resource.
When the review started, the nursing theory resource could be used in various ways to achieve teaching and learning goals.
Concerns:
The reference material was updated and is now difficult to use without viewing an ad for access. This creates a situation in which the material is not reviewable. Prior to ads and downloads, the site included helpful information that was friendly to the user.
This is not a stand-alone education resource. Information is not structured specifically for student learning; a seasoned nurse educator could use the material but would need to develop student learning outcomes and supportive information to guide learning.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The software is easy to navigate and the links are in working order.
For a website, it is easy to use, the Contents Tab has links that guide the viewer to various pages
Concerns:
There are no instructions, so the viewer needs to be familiar with the terms under the Contents. Numerous ads on every page are distracting; it would be more useful if they were not embedded within the material.
It was difficult to review due to ads and pop-up ads that required watching an ad before having access.
Was not able to check any accessibility due to changes in the website requiring the watching of ads and downloads.
The reference material has been changed since it was first acquired at MERLOT and is now difficult to access with ease.
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