Presents a method for examining several theories important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.
Preparing the Assignment
1. For this assignment, you will use the five theories/models listed below:
o Health Belief Model
o Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change
o Social Cognitive Theory
o Family Systems Theory
o Family Assessment and Intervention Model
2. Search the library for literature. Locate one article related to each selected theory or model.
o Use only scholarly sources as defined for the NP program: A US-based peer-reviewed journal for clinicians (MD/DO/NP/PA) published in the past five years or the latest clinical practice guideline (CPG).
3. Prepare an annotated entry for each source. Begin with the full APA citation of the source, followed by 2-3 paragraphs:
o Summarize the article.
o Describe how the article relates to the chosen theory/model.
o Reflect on how the article could (or could not) be relevant to future Nurse Practitioner practice.
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