Please read the following introduction and complete the following steps for your initial discussion post:

Theory provides the basis of understanding the reality of nursing; it enables the nurse to understand why an event happens. Please share your thoughts about nursing theory.

Which nursing theory do you feel will have the greatest impact on your practice and why.

Is there an article that you particularly found most useful in utilizing theory in your area of practice?

Which of the units’ discussion questions did you find most challenging; discuss why you chose that one?

Which discussion did you find more useful to understand nursing theory and its application in your area of practice?

Supplement your discussion with personal and professional experiences.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Unit 7 Discussion 1 Peer Response due Sunday

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts. To ensure that your responses are substantive, use at least three of these prompts:

Compare your theory selection with your peers’ selections.

Compare your strategies of implementing the selected theory with the strategies presented by your peers.

Present new references that support your opinions.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format. Estimated time to complete: 2 hours