Based on your readings, the PPT, and your experience, analyze the meaning of nursing theory. What are nursing theories? Are they important to modern-day nursing practice? Why or why not? How is theory related to practice and research?
Readings: Introduction Alligood chapters 1-6
. TEXT AND REFERENCES:
Alligood, M. (Eds.). (2022). Nursing theorists and their work (10th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Health Sciences.
Current edition of the APA Manual.
I expect your discussion question responses to reflect critical thought. Opinions are encouraged when supported by cited sources from peer-reviewed material. Cited material should not make up more than 15% of the post as the remainder of your post should consist of your analysis, synthesis, and recommendations or solutions. When citations are used, appropriate APA formatting should be used.