Using the readings from McEwen and Wills (2019) chapter 19: application of theory in nursing research, address the following for your initial discussion post:

Complete a library search for a peer-reviewed journal article that integrates a specific nursing theory with a nursing research study.

Present the article and discuss the nursing theory used, as well as the benefits of nursing theory in nursing research.

Discuss the relationship between theory and research in nursing.

Be sure to supplement your discussion with personal and professional experiences.

Attach your article to the initial post

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

References:

McEwen, M. & Wills, E. (2019). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Unit 6 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:

Comment of your classmate’s selection of the peer-reviewed article.

Compare your response with your classmate’s response about the relationship between theory and nursing research.

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