Create a clinical nursing (not medical) theory in the form Concept A | Proposition | Concept B. Think of the
structure like two nouns and a verb. While the term proposition is much more complex in the dictionary, in our
use it is the connecting term between the two concepts. Examples include Concept A improves Concept B,
Concept A is related to Concept B, when Concept A increases then Concept B also increases, etc. When you
get to research, you will explore this further as you develop independent and dependent variables. How to use
these statistically will come in research and statistics courses.
This clinical theory is identified as an empirical theory when you get to the C-T-E model later in this course. It is
empirical in that they can be measured.
Identify and define your concepts. Identify how they could be measured in a research study. Be careful that you
do not use compound concepts. If you find the words “and” or “or” in your theory, you are probably too
complex.
If you research your question and seek funding, you will need a theoretical model to guide the research. In our
assignment, we are using Watson. You will identify the concepts in Watson’s theories that are represented by
the concepts you are using in your clinical theory. Match the proposition in her theory with your proposition. To
help, the 10 Caritas Processes are Concept A. Choose the one that matches your concept. To clarify, let’s look
at Caritas 1 Embrace and use it in middle-range theory. Sustaining humanistic-altruistic values by the practice
of loving-kindness, compassion, and equanimity with self/others (Concept A – Very complex and abstract)
improves (Proposition) subjective inner healing (Concept B).
Remember that the paper is not about the problem. It is about constructing a clinical theory and matching it to a
middle-range theory and conceptual model your clinical theory represents.
Conclude the paper with your discoveries made in your readings and the impact on the nursing profession of
your discoveries. Explore, briefly, discovered questions that require further research. Summarize the paper in
the conclusion.
Present your outcome in an APA formatted paper that meets the University’s standards for a written
assignment.
Length: 5 to 7 pages including title and reference pages
References: 3 to 10. There should be enough to support the links between the concepts of the problem and the
concepts of Watson’s Theory of Caring.