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Nrsg 510:Theoretical Frameworks For Advanced Nursing Question Paper

Nrsg 510:Theoretical Frameworks For Advanced Nursing

Course:Nursing

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION, AUGUST, 2013
UNIT TITLE : THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR ADVANCED
NURSING
UNIT CODE : NRSG 510

TIME: 3 HOURS

Instructions:

SECTION I (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)

Answer all questions – (35marks)

Question One

Define nursing theory.

(2 marks)

Explain the importance of theories based on their functions.

(6 marks)

Question Two

Values are considered as cornerstone of nursing moral art.

Describe the reasons why nurses should examine value system in nursing practice.

(3 marks)

Explain three factors that may influence individual nursing philosophy.

(6 marks)

Question Three
Explain why conceptual frameworks are important in nursing education. (3 marks)

Question Four
Differentiate between systems and developmental theories. (6 marks)

Question Five
Wiedenbach’s prescriptive theory indicates that the nurse should define the realities in which she/he is providing care. Explain these realities. (9 marks)

SECTION II (Long Answer Questions)

Answer all questions (40 marks)

Question Seven

The importance of critical thinking in nursing cannot be overemphasized.

Differentiate between critical thinking and creative thinking.

(4 marks)

Describe three (3) primary components that influence critical thinking.

(6 marks)

Discuss why nurse educators should provide critical thinking skills in students and the strategies that can be used.

(10 marks)

Question Eight

Discuss any one of the following conceptual models in terms of the four major metaparadigms and its application to nursing practice.

Roy Callistas Adaptation model.

(20 marks)

Dorothy Orem’s Self Care Model.

(20 marks)

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