Essay 1

1. Penrod and Hupcey termed their method of concept development “PRINCIPLE BASED CONCEPT
ANALYSIS.”  Now, analyse the concept “NURSING IS CARING” by answering the question
stipulated in the four Principles of Concept Analysis. (35 points)

2.
3. AIMS OF ANALYSIS (USE, ATTRIBUTES, CONSEQUENCES EMPIRICAL)
4. DEEP EXPLANATION
1. ATTRIBUTES
2. EXPLAIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
5. INTRODUCTION: INDICATE, INHERIT IMPORTANCEOF INTEREST, METHODOLOGY OF
STRUCTURE, THESIS STATEMENT (SUPPORTING EVIDENCE)
a. Epistemologic principle – “Are the concepts clearly defined and well differentiated from other
concepts?
b. Pragmatic principle – “Are the concepts been operationalized?
c. Linguistic principle – “Are the concepts used consistently and appropriately within the context?
d. Logical principle – “Does the concepts hold its boundaries through theoretical integration with other
concepts?
2. Explain why theory evaluation is important in advancing the nursing profession. (15 points)
Theory evaluation is important in advancing the nursing profession due to its
importance that systemically examines the theory that is being evaluated with its
processes. Nursing profession covers nursing practices, research, education, and more
because this profession needs an extensive background that is to be practiced,
understand .