Which strategy would be most useful in integrating nursing theory and

QUESTION

Which strategy would be most useful in integrating nursing theory and nursing practice?

1. Link nursing theories to medical theories.
2. Present theories in a compelling, practice-focused manner.
3. Define theories in terms of advanced nursing education.
4. Require each nurse to identify a personal nursing theorist.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 2

There is a gap between nursing theory and practice. This gap must be bridged to achieve theory-based practice. Nursing theories must be seen as supporting and guiding practice, and must be communicated in ways that are compelling to nurses who must apply them in a clinical setting. Nursing theories do not have to be linked to medical theories and doing so may decrease their usefulness in nursing. A part of the gap between theory and practice is based upon the disconnect between academia and practice, so it would not be helpful to define theories in terms of advanced nursing education. Requiring each nurse to identify a personal nursing theorist is not a practical solution.