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NRSG 750
General Class Assignments	Dates
Self Introduction	8-25-06
Concept Analysis Topic by Email	10-6-06
Critique of Theory	10-16-06
Concept Analysis Paper (http://www.writing.ku.edu) KU Writing Center	12-1-06

NRSG 751
General Class Assignments	Dates
Threaded Discussion Contract	8-21-06
Signed Family Consent Completed	10-6-06
Group Client Assessment	11-17-06
Individual/Family Client Systems Assessment	12-7-06

Unit 1: Introduction to Theory and Knowledge Development
NRSG 750 Content Outline
Terminology Purpose of Theory Practice Education Research Body of Knowledge Nursing Metaparadigm Grand Nursing Theories Concept Analysis Ethics and Theory Development	Purpose Reading Assignment Terminology Independent Study Questions KU Writing Center (http://www.writing.ku.edu)
Individual Activities	Dates
Nursing Theory on the Net	8-25-06
Internet Activity: Florence Nightingale	9-1-06
Concept Analysis Exercise	9-22-06
NRSG 751 Content/Activities
Choose theorist/theory for analysis Discuss introductory readings from Friedman (pp 3-82) Review family assessment (short form) procedures in Friedman (pp. 593-594) and Family Assessment Assignment Guidelines.
Group Activities
Intro to Group Discussion
Everyday Theory & Study Questions/Terminology Discussion #1	9-14-06
Concept Analysis & Ethics in Theory Discussion #2	9-28-06

Unit 2: Analysis of Theory
NRSG 750 Content Outline
Criteria for Evaluating Theory Choice of Appropriate Criteria Classification of theory Systems Developmental Structural/Functional Interactional Other	Purpose Reading Assignment Terminology Independent Study Questions
Individual Activities - NONE	Dates
NRSG 751 Content/Activities
Review introductory readings from Sampson & Marthas (pp.3-22) and the Group Client System Assignment criteria. Note associated Sampson & Marthas' page numbers within the assignment instructions. Theory analysis work. Share progress on family assessment work and give each other feedback.
Group Discussion - NONE

Unit 3: Family and Group Theories and Concepts
NRSG 750 Content Outline
Definition of Family and Related Concepts Types of Family Theories Definition of Group and Related Concepts Types of Group Theories	Purpose Reading Assignment Terminology Independent Study Questions
Individual Activities	Dates
Group Event	10-20-06
NRSG 751 Content/Activities
Theory analysis work Family assessment work/feedback.
Group Activities
Intro to Group Discussion
Terminology & Study Questions and Self Help Group & Therapeutic Group: Discussion #3	10-26-06

Unit 4: Application of Exemplar Theories in Nursing
NRSG 750 Content Outline
Theory and Research Link Theory and Practice Link Theory and Education Theory Development Exemplars	Purpose Reading Assignment Terminology Independent Study Questions
Individual Activities	Dates
Theory-Research Link Exercise	11-3-06
NRSG 751 Content/Activities
Theory analysis work Family and group assessment work/feedback
Group Activities
Intro to Group Discussion: Theory-Education Link Theory-Education Link and Theory-Practice Link: Discussion #4	11-9-06
Flashlight Evaluation