Concept Analysis Paper

[spotangel, DNP, RN, NP]

I loved my concept analysis paper. Was clueless in the beginning  and stumped! Not to worry. All normal stuff. I did this paper in 1998 but remember doing on a topic that interested me which is intuition. I followed the rubric and the guidelines and questions if any on the paper( can't remember it in detail honestly since it's been so many years!). I remember nursing theories that I used to relate to the topic and research articles and real life examples.

This website gives you a step by step process to write it.

https://gradecrest.com/nursing-concept-analysis-paper-guide/

Google -example of concept analysis in nursing for more information and sample papers.

I would suggest you pick a concept you are passionate about or interested in as it would be more interesting to you especially when you are doing the literature search.

 Here is another resource on nursing topics.

https://scholar.Google.com/scholar?q=Concept+analysis+nursing+topics&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart

Best of luck! PM me if I can be of any further assistance to you!

School is tough but know you got this, one step at a time!

Cheers!

[londonflo]

I vividly remember writing my concept analysis during my MSN program. Grappling with it, finding resources in the pre-internet age...Geepers, what a great learning experience!

58 minutes ago, npstnurse-22 said:

I am needing guidance on creating a paper on concept analysis. 

The guidelines should come from the school/faculty not a message board, even one as great as AN. 

If this is your first assignment (with many more on the horizon!!) and you have no guidance...what are you paying tuition for? Not my kind of program or professional education.....If you are in a physical presence of other students, don't you talk about it???? or is this an online program? Me think the later

[CalicoKitty, BSN, MSN, RN]

I'm just starting classes, too, including papers on concept analysis! I am still having a difficult time buckling down and getting homework done. For me, just look at the ruberic, and find a paper that fits. It's homework, doesn't have to be something you're interested in. My assignment was basically "find a paper about a study, what concept analaysis did they use, how does that concept analysis make magic"... The study itself is the least important part!

[londonflo]

Oh! My concept analysis paper had to take a concept "hence" the term. Identify what typifies the concept  (the definition, examples of, how to recognize the concept in action) , what is the opposite of the concept (the definition, examples of, how to recognize the concept in action) , what is similar but not identical the concept,explain each etc. This is before we could find the resources (on our computer). I had to go to 2 different libraries to just, in fact, get the information on two of the anti-concept and the dissimilar of the concept. Driving time made you assimilate what your learned and the subsequent application. I was 'mastering my craft/education' and still think this is valuable if you want to attain the level "Master" of your subject. To this day I have used the construction of concept analysis to help individuals/families connect. 

5 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

My assignment was basically "find a paper about a study, what concept analaysis did they use, how does that concept analysis make magic"..

My paper never made "magic". That is not made at a typewriter,,,( But EACH paper was hand typed  (each version if you get to the thesis stage)  which was our way we showed academic syntheses and  achievement)  Magic, if it happens, is in your brain. otherwise you are a worker, journeyman

6 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

The study itself is the least important part!

Scary

[londonflo]

CalicoKitty said:

So, rather than going to find something I'm terribly interested in

Frankly, find something your ARE interested in  and learn the concept analysis process, not from an article...do the process yourself.. Use the educational time for looking at/researching  sources (like more than online --go to a brick/mortar library )/refining concepts/ creating a synthesis of your work to be a better you...this is the point to devote your time to your profession, along with study, class hours, and interactions with others in the class during F2F to refine your craft.  

there is a reason your graduation gown has closed sleeves. It denotes you have become a Master of a subject.  May be this is not appropriate as said here.

CalicoKitty said:

So, rather than going to find something I'm terribly interested in, I look for something that isn't terrible and use that.

[CalicoKitty, BSN, MSN, RN]

43 minutes ago, londonflo said:

Scary

Basically, I mean, the point of the course is an introduction to nursing research/theory. We are expected to learn how studies are designed, theories are created and tested. It is the method rather than the content. So, rather than going to find something I'm terribly interested in, I look for something that isn't terrible and use that.  Even with pubmed and cinahl, I can't always get what I want. (sings in head).

[npstnurse-22]

Thanks everyone for feedback, even those from the smart----s.

I am learning about theory and concept analysis and only needed further guidance and insight. Tuition has nothing to do with my question. I have done my research online and I am doing the process myself.  Sometimes students just need other peoples ideas and insights on thinking about how to proceed with a topic. It does not mean they want you to do the paper for them nor does it mean they are not utilizing the schools resources.  They are only looking for extra insight!

23 hours ago, londonflo said:

Frankly ,, find something your ARE interested in  and learn the concept analysis process, not from an article...do the process yourself.. Use the educational time for looking at/researching  sources (like more than online --go to a brick/mortar library )/refining concepts/ creating a synthesis of your work to be a better you...this is the point to devote your time to your profession, along with study, class hours, and interactions with others in the class during F2F to refine your craft.  

there is a reason your graduation gown has closed sleeves. It denotes you have become a Master of a subject.  May be this is not appropriate as said here.

Becoming a master of anything does not happen overnight. I am doing my own work, so don't imply that I am not.  I use different methods of gathering my own information and only needed insights on getting started.  So, your comment was not helpful and was inappropriate. If a graduation gown has closed sleeves then maybe it needs to be returned to the sender and doesn't indicate you have mastered anything.

[londonflo]

npstnurse-22 said:

If a graduation gown has closed sleeves then maybe it needs to be returned to the sender and doesn't indicate you have mastered anything.

What is the difference in graduation gowns?

The bachelor's gown is a simple robe that covers the entire body. The master's gown has longer, closed sleeves, opening at the wrist. Closed sleeves indicate that candidate has become a Master of the subject, indicated on their hood. 

When you receive yours, feel free to return it to the sender. Some people respect the history and effects of education. 

npstnurse-22 said:

 So, your comment was not helpful and was inappropriate

Since you are unaware  and uninterested in learning that there is symbolism in educational graduation gowns, perhaps skipping graduation might be your best choice. (Your comments dismissing that the educational protocols at graduation were not invented yesterday, are unhelpful and inappropriate (your words) I believe.) Here is a discussion for the novice beginner. Most graduates at each level of degree appreciate the meaning and history of a graduation gown. They earned it!  My post here is for them.

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https://medium.com/@ruth.nicholls/a-beginners-guide-to-academic-gowns-5cd2c2b95c1e

Every go to a MD graduation ceremony? Symbolism is prevalent there too. They just don't  get given a golden stethoscope!

[npstnurse-22]

My goal is to get my degree and work. I am not interesting in gowns and whether the sleeves are opened or closed. Maybe back in your day that was important for a Masters, but since everything is online now we have options to attend graduation or not. I attend my BSN graduation and that was enough for me. I simply asked for ideals and thoughts on getting started and you blew it out of proportion and insinuated that I was not doing my own work, and I was only trying to get started by brainstorming and asking for insights.  So, I don't need your personal opinion or your links to anything. Go bully someone else!!

[londonflo]

npstnurse-22 said:

Go bully someone else!!

OK

npstnurse-22 said:

Maybe back in your day that was important for a Masters, but since everything is online now

Yes, 'back in my day' achieving a Master's was difficult and reasonably rare, very costly and 'in person'. We didn't have the need or ability to 'brainstorm on line'. I wasn't able to attend my BSN graduation (as I was 'an off semester' graduate as I had to take a semester off due to my Mother's illness/death... I understand you had no way of knowing that)

We (my fellow graduate school partners)  had each other to turn to, as we spent days, weeks, months together -- 2 years..Practitioner/Nursing Education program. (We even spent Saturday mornings together my last semester as we had a 2 day comprehensive exam to study for that was the culmination of our degree along with our thesis.)   I enjoyed my Master's education and wish everyone has the enjoyment with the search for learning new knowledge, changing practice and adding to the current knowledge base that I had.  I apologize for my shortcomings. I just think graduate education is a big thing and big for our profession. 

[londonflo]

1 hour ago, npstnurse-22 said:

I am not interesting in gowns and whether the sleeves are opened or closed. Maybe back in your day that was important for a Masters,

I was very much involved in bringing nursing into mainstream education, and you bet, academia regalia is important in the college world. The symbolism of gowns evolved for a purpose.   (Points of Education are always important....and are respected world wide. )