NUR 300

CONCEPT PAPER

Purpose:

To demonstrate your understanding and application of the concepts of nursing as a human science.

Guidelines and Grading Criteria

1. What is meant by nursing as a human science? (10 points)

1. How does the philosophy of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College relate to human science? (10 points)

1. Define and discuss one (1) concept related to nursing as a human science. (35 points)

The concept you choose should be related to the course content. This includes, but is not limited to, Humanism and Humanistic Nursing Theory—call and response; Intersubjectivity; Individuality; Interpersonal relationships; Ethical principles, codes, rights, responsibilities, etc.; Professionalism; autonomy; Universal Phenomena.

In your discussion of the concept, give two (2) examples from your reflections.

(5 points for each example)

1. Discuss how this concept reflects the values and meanings that you hold with respect to your practice of nursing. (20 points)

1. References and format – APA format, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure

(15 points)