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Analyze the fundamental components/concepts of the chosen theory

-Explain in detail the theory’s key concepts and/or components.

-Use a secondary source, such as your textbook or a scholarly article, to explain the chosen nursing theory.

Relevance to Research and Practice:

-Select two peer-reviewed/practice-based articles that apply the same theory to clinical patient care issues (i.e. multiple sclerosis, CHF, etc.).

-Explain the main points of each article (purpose, sample size, methodology, interventions, results, future implications, strengths & limitations).

-Analyze and summarize how the research findings can be applied to primary care to improve the care provided by the family nurse practitioner.