For this assignment, you will write a paper about nursing history and the theorist Florence Nightingale Theorist Selection. Steps 1. Complete the assigned readings for this week and review the rubric

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Full Title of Paper

Begin the first paragraph of your research paper with a half-inch indent. Avoid the temptation of using the heading “Introduction” at the start of your paper. Your first sentence is what should immediately follow the title. A paragraph is a minimum of 4-5 sentences. Let the reader know exactly what will be discussed in the paper.

History of Nursing

This section of the paper will cover the basic background information for the history of nursing. Include a definition of nursing. Identify 3 major influences on the profession and how these influences impact current nursing practice.

Evolution of Nursing Theory

Discuss the evolution of Nursing Theory. Describe how theory began and its application to practice (past and present). Define the 4 major concepts related to nursing theory.

Theorist Choice

Identify a theorist to review. Include a discussion of the theorist’s background. This should include a discussion of the theorist’s personal and family life, education and professional backgrounds, contributions to nursing, and influencing factors related to the development of the theory.

Theory

Identify and discuss the theory developed by the theorist of choice. Include a brief overview of the theory in terms a layperson would understand. Include how the theory is related to the 4 major concepts of nursing theory.

Conclusion

Your conclusion section should be a brief, 1-2 paragraph summary of what has been presented in your paper. You want to hit the sections covered, and do not include any new material.

References

The Corporation. (2019). Company brochure: Available online. https://www.corporationxyz.brochure/pdf

Jones, A. B., & Brook, C. D. (2020). Sample print book title. Publisher.

Walker, A. (2019, November 14). Germany avoids recession but growth remains weak. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50419127

Xiang, E., Cooper, F., Wilson, G. H., & Liang, I. (2019). Sample title: Of an invented journal article. Citations, 14(7), 34-41. https://doi.org/10.1056/j.cit.2012.08.034

• Reference list is kept double-spaced and uses hanging indents

• Reference list entries are done in alphabetical order

• All in-text citations must have a corresponding reference-list entry and vice versa