This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of¯one¯concept that is important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.¯ The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published¯nursing¯theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of a model case. Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may¯not¯be used. Scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.¯