Nursing Presentation: Community Nursing Practice Model Theory Analysis

This presentation explores the Community Nursing Practice Model (CNPM), developed by Marilyn E. Parker, Charlotte D. Barry, and Beth M. King. It begins with a background of the theorists, highlighting their professional experiences and the sociopolitical context during the theory's formulation. The presentation then details the structural components (respect for persons, caring as the essence of nursing, and interconnectedness) and functional components (nursing, person, community, environment, and services). Furthermore, the presentation includes a critical analysis of the theory, examining its relationship between structure and function, clarity, consistency, simplicity, and usefulness in practice, research, education, and administration, supported by relevant critique articles. The presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of the CNPM, its strengths, and its limitations within the context of nursing practice and research.

COMMUNITY NURSING
PRACTICE MODEL (CNPM)
Name of the Student
Name of the University

Background of the theorist
 Marilyn E. Parker, Charlotte D. Barry, and Beth M. King are the 3 theorists behind the
model.
 Parker is a professor in several nursing colleges and she is a PhD from Kansas State
University. She has built various healthcare centers for children and families for
multicultural communities.
 Barry is also a professor with masters. She has a national certification in school
nursing and was recognized as one of the best in 25 nurses in Florida (Smith & Gullett,
2015) .

COMMUNITY NURSING PRACTICE
MODEL
 The structural components of this model includes (1) persons are respected; (2)
persons are caring, and caring is understood as the essence of nursing; and (3)
persons are whole and always connected with one another in families and
communities.
 The functional components are nursing, person, community, environment and
structure of services and activities.

THEORY CRITIQUE
CRITERIA UNITS OF ANALYSIS CRITIQUE ARTICLE NO. 1
(Author of Critique)
(Smith & Liehr, 2018)
CRITIQUE ARTICLE NO. 2
(Author of Critique)
(Barry, Gordon & Lange, 2007)
MY VIEWPOINT
(3.1) Relationship
between
structure and function
(3.1.1) Clarity The theory is clear as it
focuses on person,
environment and
community.
The functional
components is clearly in
link with the structural
components as
described in the theory.
I agree with the theory
because it is easy to
understand
(3.1.2) Consistency The consistency is in
sync with the nursing
practices and it is
followed by them.
The structural
components are useful
for the utilization of
care and safety for
people in community
The theory can be
improved
(3.1.3) Simplicity /
Complexity
The study defines it as
simple
Complexity is found in
the diagrams
The theory is simple as
easy to understand
(3.1.4) Tautology /
Teleology
The approach of
structural and functional
components are defined
differently except for
few points.
Some of the points were
repeated regarding the
approach of nursing
practice in community.
Can’t find any tautology

(3.2) Diagram of
Theory
(3.2.1) Visual and
Graphic Presentation
It has a diagram that
showcases the
components such as
person, environment
community. It is the
functional
component.
The components of
the theory are
described by a
suitable diagram.
The diagrams are
easily seen
(3.2.2) Logical
Representation
Not found Not found Not found
(3.2.3) Clarity Agrees that clarity is
high
Clarity is satisfying
and it will be
understood by the
nurses and the
patients.
I can see the clarity
in the diagram

(3.3) Circle of
Contagiousness
(3.3.1) Graphical origin
of theory and
geographical spread
This theory is accepted
by majority of the
people in the healthcare
sector as it is
convenient for
community practice.
It is widely appreciated
by people in the
healthcare as it is
effective and user
friendly for all.
It is used by the
healthcare
organizations all over
the world for community
based nursing.
(3.3.2) Influence of
theorist versus theory
Significance is seen in
the theory.
It is accepted by
people.
The theory is being
accepted even though
there is no influence of
the theorist.
(4) Usefulness (4.1) Practice
(4.1.1) Direction
(4.1.2) Applicability
(4.1.3) Generalizability
(4.1.4) Cost
Effectiveness
(4.1.5) Relevance
The theory is used to
establish the framework
needed for decision
making regarding ethics
and practice for
community nursing.
It assists in receiving
an economical and
effective care according
to the administration for
the people in different
communities.
As a nurse this theory
is useful for me because
it allows to look at
community nursing
practice from a different
perspective. It is a
good strategy for
community nursing.

(4.2) Research
(4.2.1) Consistency
(4.2.2) Testability
(4.2.3)
Predictability
The theory is relevant to
nursing profession and
practice including nursing
education. The major focus is
on care and the concepts of
care for people around us.
Community Nursing Practice
model identifies the link
between person, community,
environment and nursing.
I feel there is more scope for
research for increasing the
literature.
(4.3) Education
(4.3.1) Philosophical
Statement
(4.3.2) Objectives
(4.3.3) Concepts
This theory helps in
understanding the concept of
care that is needed to
understand community level
of caring. The nurses should
be able to understand these
concepts.
Patient care is increased
because nurses are becoming
more knowledgeable about
nursing practice.
It was helpful for me.
(4.4) Administration
(4.4.1) Structure of Care
(4.4.2) Organization of Care
(4.4.3) Guidelines for Patient
Care
(4.4.4) Patient Classification
System
The focus should be on the
connection between nursing,
caring process and patient
outcome in the community
level.
The administrative structures
and physical components are
addressed by this theory. The
functional components are
assisting in enhancing the
patient guidelines with the
help of care and proper
classification.
The administration of care is
improved.

(5) External
Components of Theory
(5.1) Personal Values
(5.1.1) Theorist
implicit/explicit values
Personal values are
enhanced as the
analyzing makes it
clear. The value of the
theorist also increases.
Gain in personal value From a personal
perspective, it has
helped in improving my
performance.
(5.2) Congruence with
other professional
values
(5.2.1) Comlementarity
(5.2.2) Esoterism
(5.2.3)
Competition
Professional value is
also increased but
there is no mention of
esotericism or
competition.
Helps in increasing
efficiency in community
practice.
Organizational
functionality is
improved with the help
of community model.
(5.3) Congruence with
social values
(5.3.1) Beliefs
(5.3.2) Values
(5.3.3) Customs
Allows the
improvement in social
values as it helps in
meeting new people in
a community, which
helps in transforming
system. Improves
values and beliefs.
The satisfaction in
patients showcases the
enhancement of values
and beliefs.
There is a focus on
community health that
evolves to public
health.
(5.4) Social
Significance
Effective to increase
social function
Noteworthy Helps in framing social
structure

References
 Barry, C. D., Gordon, S. C., & Lange, B. (2007). The usefulness of the community nursing practice model
in grounding practice and research: narratives from the United States and Africa. Research and theory for
nursing practice, 21(3), 174-184.
 Smith, M., & Gullett, D. (2015). Nursing theories and nursing practice (4th ed.). Philadelphia: FA Davis
Company.
 Smith, M. J., & Liehr, P. R. (Eds.). (2018). Middle range theory for nursing. Springer Publishing Company.