How does using borrowed theory support the development of nursing theory?
How does using borrowed theory support the development of nursing theory?
Nursing and borrowed theories
September 25, 2017
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Nursing makes use of theories from other disciplines (a.k.a., borrowed theories). How does using borrowed theory support the development of nursing theory?
This week, we focus on the debate concerning the use of or avoidance of borrowed theories in nursing education, research, as well as other practice areas. Discussions around nursing borrowing theory from non-nursing disciplines have raised questions about whether nursing is truly a unique profession demonstrating all of the characteristics of a profession. Borrowed theories are written by non-nurses from disciplines such sociology, education, psychology and even business. I utilized a borrowed theory in my DNP work, as well as using a nursing theory.
Nursing utilizes theories from other disciplines (a.k.a., borrowed theories). For this thread, discuss how using borrowed theory supports the development of nursing theory. support your thoughts with scholarly evidence in APA format.