uses a two-phase approach that includes analysis and evaluation. The analysis is a nonjudgmental detailed examination, while the evaluation requires judgements about practical application.

Choose two nursing theories discussed this week in your readings. Compare both in terms of concepts, assumptions, implications, and application. One to two paragraphs.

#1. Fawcett (1980-2000): uses a two-phase approach that includes analysis and evaluation. The analysis is a nonjudgmental detailed examination, while the evaluation requires judgements about practical application.

#2 Dudley-Brown (1997): Examines several issues such as accuracy, consistency, fruitfulness, simplicity/complexity, scope, acceptability and sociocultural utility.