Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of nursing t

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of nursing theory?

a. To improve nursing practice
b. To demonstrate that nursing is a profession
c. To organize nursing knowledge
d. To serve as a basis for ongoing nursing research

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A
Although nursing theory does serve as a basis for ongoing research, does help demonstrate that nursing is a profession, and may help nurses organize their knowledge, its primary purpose is to improve nursing practice.