BSN CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

SHERRY GARNER-SUTTON, BSN, RN , TEISHA CLAY, BSN, RN,

SAMUEL HARRIS, BSN, RN, JAY GALEON, BSN, RN, MSN, MAN
Master of Science in Nursing Education
The University of Texas at Tyler - College of Nursing and Health Sciences

NURSING THEORY
According to the ANA (American Nurses Association), nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of
suffering through the diagnoses and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups communities and populations. Nursing theory can be described as a
innovative and rigorous structuring of ideas that project a tentative, purposeful, and systematic view of phenomena. There are many nursing theories that exist, today. These theories address many
questions that nurses confront daily. They are multilayered and consist of tangible and intangible components. Nursing theories are significant to the past, present and future practices.
American Nurses Association. (2016). Retrieved February 19, 2016, from http://nursingworld.org/

EDUCATION THEORY
Education is "the action or process of educating or of being educated" (Merriam- Webster Dictionary, n.d.). Education
is a vital role for the BSN program. The learning theories Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Social cognitivism, Humanism,
Constructivism, and Brain-based learning will be integrated in the classroom. Nurses will be properly educated on
clinical training and medical knowledge using these learning theories in the program.
Education. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved February 20, 2016, from
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education
Pettigrew, A. (2015). Learning and students. Teaching In Nursing And Role Of The
Educator (pp. 15-33). New York: Springer Publishing Company

NURSING EDUCATION THEORY

This program will focus on developing a solid foundation of clinical knowledge using a learning centered model (Davis,
2011). The curriculum will fully engage the student with multiple learning options, the chance to collaborate with other
professionals, and function as both a learner and an educator. Nursing is a dynamic, evolving profession and a
successful program will evolve along with it. If you desire to maximize your nursing education experience, you have
found the right place.
Davis B. W. (2011) A CONCEPTUAL MODEL to Support Curriculum Review, Revision, and Design in an
Associate Degree Nursing Program. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(6), 389-394. EBSCOhost (accessed
February 20, 2016).

CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM
The outermost circle comprises six identified factors, which are linked together, influence the BSN curriculum
(represented by arrows) designed to provide the learning competencies for a prospective Registered Nurse. The role
of the teacher, methods and evaluation to bridge theory and practice play a great role in inspiring the learner towards
acquiring the skills, knowledge and values expected of a BSN graduate.
Usys, L. and Gwele, N. (2005), Curriculum Development in Nursing-Process & Innovation
(pp. 30-98). New York:Routledge Taylor & Francis Group