Concept Analysis Nurse Practitioner (NP) Role

This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of ONE concept
that is important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.  The concept for this assignment must
be supported by a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the
elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as
demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases.  Theoretical
applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. The
paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The
scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.  Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.
Criteria for Content 
Introduction- The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:
Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.
Identifies the selected nursing concept.
Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept.
Names the sections of the paper.
Scholarly support is required.
Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section
ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).
A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.
Literature review 
A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected
concept.
Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in
an organized fashion.
Support from nursing literature is required.
Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful
resource for the literature review.
Defining attributes, for this section:  A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.

A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation:  An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this situation, the
characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.
Antecedent and Consequence
1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.
1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is
required. Explanation: An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event.  In this
situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the
result of an event. In this situation, a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing
concept.
Empirical Referents 
Two (2) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of
the selected nursing concept.
Construct Cases 
Explanation: Hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the
concept. This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case.
Construct cases should be from the viewpoint of an advanced practice NP.
1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the
case each of the following areas:

Definition
All identified attributes. Explanation:  A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life
situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment.
Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified
attributes are missing.
1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing
concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case. Explanation:  Borderline
case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.
Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing
concept – all identified attributes are missing.
Theoretical Applications of the Concept 
Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.
Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Conclusion 
Summarization of key information regarding:
Selected nursing concept.
Selected nursing theory.
Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing, specifically as an NP.
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting
a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)

Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8
pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as
found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the
paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. Non-nursing
theories may NOT be used.
A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and
Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled
“Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6
required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be
incorrect and should be avoided.