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Description of the Assignment  

This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of  ONE  concept that is important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.  The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published  nursing  theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases.  Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may  NOT  be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.   Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.   

1. Introduction- The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:   
        Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.  
        Identifies the selected nursing concept.  
        Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept.  
        Names the sections of the paper.  
        Scholarly support is required.  
    
2. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept  
- Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).  
- A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required. 
  
3. Literature review 
- A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept.
- Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.  
- Support from nursing literature is required. 
****Please Note:  Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review. 
  
4. Defining attributes, for this section:  A minimum of  THREE (3)  attributes are required.  
- A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required. Explanation:  An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed. 

5. Antecedent and Consequence 
        1 antecedent  of the selected nursing concept.  
        1 consequence  of the selected nursing concept.  
- A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required. Explanation: An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event.  In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event. In this situation, a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.  
  
6. Empirical Referents  
        Two (2) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.  
-A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.  Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept. 
  
7. Construct Cases 
- Explanation: Hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept. This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case. Construct cases should be from the viewpoint of an advanced practice NP.

- 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:  
Definition
All identified attributes. Explanation:  A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment. 

- Borderline Case  is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.  

- 1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case. Explanation:  Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing.  
    
8. Theoretical Applications of the Concept  
  - Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.  
  -  Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.  
  -  A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required. 
  
9.  Conclusion  
        Summarization of key information regarding:  
            Selected nursing concept.  
            Selected nursing theory. 
            Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing, specifically as an NP.  
        The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)  



Criteria for Format and Special Instructions 

1. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements. 
2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used. 
3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.  
4. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used.
5. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. 
6. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.  

LIST OF CONCEPTS THAT MAY BE USED 
***Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories is NOT allowed.***

    Adaptation 
    Burnout 
    Caring 
    Comfort 
    Compassion 
    
    Compassion fatigue  
    Competence 
    Cultural humility  
    Empowerment 
    Engagement 
    Health 
    Leadership 

    Meaningfulness 
    Modeling 
    Noise 
    Pain 
    Palliative care 

    Quality of life  
    Resilience 
    Self-care 
    Sensory overload 
    Situational awareness