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Introduction

Over the period of eight weeks, I have engaged in analysis of several areas that has enhanced my perception of nursing practice and theory utilization considerably. For instance, the middle-range theories have helped in establishment of a linkage between clinical events and realistic practice, as well as the direction from achievers in the field has enhanced mastery and personal development.

Middle-Range Theories in Nursing Practice

Middle-range theories have gradually gained appreciation due to their effectiveness in converting theoretical ideas into practice, prescribing practices. These theories become valuable resources that are used in clinical reasoning, patient evaluation, and the formulation of actions to be made in treatment. The literature points out that middle-range theories also have a great utility in the theory-practice Nurses’ Clinical context as they offer specific but generic guidelines to solve the real-life patient care issues. In this course, I have come to understand the role of these theories about EBPF in the ways that research information can be applied to the provision of care. The use of middle-range theories contributes to proceduralizing of the processes, thus improving the outcomes of a patient and the overall organization of cooperation between the teams, as well as providing a high level of systematicity to the nursing practice.

Impact of Mentors During the Course

Equally important to mention is the significance of the constant guidance during the course. I have gained significant guidance from different individuals through the theoretical and practical parts of nursing practices. They have guided scholars towards making better use of middle-range theories in practice and focusing on the reflective issues in clinical practice. Mentors have also created a more learning-focused learning atmosphere where feedback and practical solutions to problems matter. According to the literature, proper mentorship has a proper participation in the training of nursing students and enhances critical thinking and practice of resilience in clinical practice (Johnson & Cooper, 2023). By the provision of ongoing discussions, practice, and journaling as encouraged by my mentors, I have gained improved competencies that have helped me review the theories learnt in this course.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it can be said that the use of the middle-range theories in practice and the significance of the mentor role can be critical for the practical learning of a nurse during the eight weeks. The combination of theory with practice means that there is a clear guideline on how the nursing practice will be conducted, and the mentors make sure that these practices are relevant and can be practiced in a real-world setting. This approach has helped me not only in enhancing my knowledge in the practice of nursing but also in preparing me to become a more reflective practitioner. It can be said that future interaction with both of such theories and a mentor surely will be the foundation of further professional activity.

References

Chen, M., Garcia, N., & Roberts, L. (2022). Integrating middle‐range theories into clinical practice: Bridging theory and patient care. Nursing Science Quarterly, 35(1), 45–56.

Johnson, L., & Cooper, S. (2023). The role of mentorship in advancing clinical competencies among nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 62(2), 112–119.

Smith, T., Martinez, D., & Nguyen, H. (2024). Reflective practices in nursing: The impact of educational mentorship on clinical outcomes. Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, 39(3), 205–218.