Why Has Nursing Theory Not Been Formally Integrated into Everyday

Multiple Choice

Why has nursing theory not been formally integrated into everyday nursing practice? (Select all that apply. )

A) Historically,nursing education was accomplished following an apprenticeship model.
B) Nursing theories were developed by nurses in graduate school at a time when advanced education in nursing was uncommon.
C) The theoretical basis of nursing was developed centuries ago and does not apply to current nursing practice.
D) There is little evidence that nursing theories are applicable in today's nursing practice.
E) Insufficient numbers of nursing theories exist to guide nursing practice.