Nursing Grand Theory

Entering the profession of nursing without guidance could potentially result in negative outcomes for patients, staff, and facilities. Nursing grand theories were implemented as broad models that were applicable several decades ago. With new graduate nurses entering the work force in their desired specialty, grand theories may not be applicable to their practice. Nursing theory should offer nurses with a practice framework that provides direction and assist with identifying what is understood and what needs to be learned. Middle-range theories are more definitive, have fewer concepts, and are testable, making them user friendly. Middle-range theories are nursing specific and may only be applicable to a particular population; making them more ideal for specialized nurses (McEwen & Wills, 2011, pp.

This paper will discuss the theory of reasoned action which was later altered and changed to the theory of planned behavior, the associated assumptions and models, application to nursing education, and recent utilization in the nursing profession.

Major Assumptions The Theory of Reasoned Action was developed by two psychologists Ajzen and Fishbein to assist in understanding the association between behavioral beliefs, perceived power, motivation to comply, and

Students who intended to use condoms, did in fact use condoms. This study shows that more females had a positive attitude than males yet both males and females understood that use of condoms can prevent STIs. The Theory of Planned behavior can be used to determine if students will utilize condoms and to promote the use of condoms (Asare,