Instructions
Purpose:

This assignment aims to demonstrate an understanding of the historical significance of nursing theory in nursing practice today. Specifically, your essay should address your nursing philosophy related to your area of clinical practice.
Instructions:
Review the learning activities for this module.
Create an essay that includes:
An opening introduction with a thesis statement.

Describe the significance of your philosophy of nursing theory and provide an applicable example of how it applies to your current or future professional practice.
State your professional goals as they relate to clinical practice. Then, propose how nursing theory would help you achieve those goals.

Describe how nursing theory has evolved as nursing healthcare has changed.
Propose how nursing theory is essential to today’s nursing practice
Conclusion
Complete and submit the assignment by 23:59 EST Sunday
Format Requirements:
Utilize APA 7th edition for this essay. Use the Purdue Owl website to guide your essay format
Maximum of two typed double-spaced pages (8 x 11) with one-inch margins
Consistent font throughout; APA-compliant

Include a title page
No abstract is needed
A reference page is required and is not included in the 2-page maximum. A minimum of 2 professional references are required. These should be from evidence-based, peer-reviewed nursing journals and be within 5 years
Utilize the title “The Historical Significance of Nursing Theory” and center it on the page

Use page numbers
You may use 1st person in your writing for this essay
Review spelling, grammar, and format before submitting
Review the rubric before and on completion of your essay
Module Objectives:

This assignment aids in the attainment of the following module objectives:
MO 1: Identify course material, requirements, and resources (CO 5)
MO 2: Describe the history of nursing theorists and correlating theories (CO 1)
MO 3: Evaluate the historical significance of various nursing theories (CO 1)
MO 4: Produce self-introduction related to nursing practice (CO 5)