Through the discussion of theories in nursing and other disciplines, this course facilitates formation of a theoretical basis for advancing knowledge and nursing practice. Critical thinking and scholarship are addressed through group presentation, classroom dialogues, and written assignments, which require synthesis of the required reading and literature. This course provides an introduction to the nature of nursing knowledge through exposure to theoretical evolution, non-nursing theories, and selected nursing conceptual models. It is required for all graduate students in the first year of specialization. Two hours per week.