
• Dorothea Orem – Self Care Deficit Theory
• Callista Roy – Adaptation Model
• Barbara Dossey – Theory of Integral Nursing
• Margaret Newman – Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness
• Jean Watson – Theory of Unitary Caring Science and Theory of Human Caring
• One other grand theory of your choice.
This module focuses on analyzing Grand Theories by examining how the different components fit together. Please pick one of the assigned theorists and explain the following:
1. What is unique about this theory?
2. How are the 4 major concepts in the nursing paradigm defined in this theory?
3. What assumptions or beliefs underlie the theory and relate to the concepts?
4. What parts of the theory are challenging to understand?
5. What are the values in the theory and how do they correspond to your values?
6. How applicable is this theory to advanced practice?
Smith, M. C. (2020). Nursing theories and nursing practice (5th ed.). F. A. Davis Company.