Describe the 4 different levels of theory in nursing. Why do we need 4 different levels of theory in nursing? Make sure to support your comments from the readings.

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Prepare for the assignment by reviewing the unit content and resources. Students should demonstrate graduate level understanding and analysis of the concepts and the relationships among ideas, identifying hidden assumptions or fallacies in reasoning. Students should support their statements with expert opinion through a literature search validating thinking and/or broadening perspectives/ understanding of the content.

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Required readings:

Higgins, P. A., & Moore, S. M. (2000). Levels of theoretical thinking in nursing. Nursing Outlook, 48(4), 179-183.

Smith, M. C. (2020). Nursing theories and nursing practice (5th ed.). F. A. Davis Co.

ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-7991-7. Chapters 2, 3 & 4