Q Engage Why do we study nursing theories? Because understanding the various theories helps you understand the career you have chosen. With this understanding, you can form your own concept of what it means to be a nurse and how you will use that concept to provide the best, the safest, and the most respectful nursing care. Initial Discussion Post Choose one theory from your course text or Module Notes and describe how that theory is used in your own practice. Your initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM ET.? Your responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET. Response to Classmates Talk about one thing you might change about your practice after learning more about these theories. Submission Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it. When you are ready to post, click on the "Reply" button for a new thread or "Reply" beneath an existing post to respond to the post. Evaluation This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric below prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 20% of your final course grade.