Write an essay focused on decision making in nursing practice in preparation for PEP

Decision making in Practice – theories, models and application to practice 

This assessment requires you to write a 3000 word academic essay focused on decision  making in nursing practice in preparation for PEP. The key purpose of this essay is to  discuss three theories/models of decision making used in nursing practice. Critically analyse  these theories and explain which theory will be applied during PEP with a clear rationale  supporting this. The following aims to support and guide you: 

This is an academic piece f work and should be written in the 3rd person

• In text references are INCLUDED in the word Count 
• The reference list is NOT included in the word count 

Title : A clear concise and relevant title, try to make it interesting to capture the reader’s attention.

Introduction 

1. The introduction should be approximately 10% of the total word count 
2. The introduction should clearly state what the topic of the essay is and briefly outline the  main points to be discussed 
3. The remainder of the essay should follow the outline included in the introduction

Main body 

1. You should outline a minimum of three decision making theories or models that can be used  in nursing practice. 
2. Analyse each one outlining the pros and cons for each. 
3. Choose one that you would apply to your nursing practice with a clear rationale and  examples from practice to explain your choice. 
4. Connect the theory to practice to promote an interesting and thought provoking piece of  work. 
5. Discuss complexities, contradictions and inconsistencies between the theories and provide  at least 1 counter-argument for each. 
6. Ensure that all of your evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are  given for each