Module Components

• Overview
• Assignment

Topics

• Phenomena and Concepts

NDNP 804 - Theory for Evidence-Based Practice

Module 5: Relationship between Phenomena and Concepts

Overview

In this web conferencing session, learners will consider concepts as building blocks of nursing knowledge. By defining, describing, and analyzing concepts, we can develop a better understanding of how events and experiences important to nursing practice are related to other concepts. Ultimately, this understanding can be used to design and implement evidence-based interventions and programs.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, the learner will be able to:

• Differentiate between a concept and a phenomenon.
• Describe how concepts are important to nursing knowledge development and practice.
• Evaluate specific concepts for their relevancy to nursing practice and knowledge development.

Required Readings

• Rawlett, K. (2014). Journey from self-efficacy to empowerment. Health Care, 2, 1-9.      

Directions

Read the module and suggested readings within the module. Then complete the Assignment for the module.