Evaluate theories and conceptual models from nursing and related fields for use in advanced nursing practice.

Theories and conceptual models derived from nursing and related fields can be beneficial in providing a framework for advanced nursing practice. These theories can provide nurses with insight into the field of healthcare and offer guidance on how best to approach patient care. Examples of useful theories include: proposed by Patricia Benner, which focuses on novice-to-expert development; Roy’s Adaptation Model by Sister Callista Roy which emphasizes understanding patients as individuals rather than just their symptoms; Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory that stresses the importance of allowing patients to participate in their own care when possible; Systems Theory from Ludwig Von Bertalanffy which involves looking at the environment as one big system with different elements interacting with each other. Additionally, some conceptual models such as Neuman’s System Model or Pender’s Health Promotion Model are also helpful in outlining key factors in health promotion and preventative care. Evaluating these theories and models helps nurses better understand how they relate to various aspects healthcare delivery, which ultimately allows them to make more informed decisions when caring for their patients.