The external analysis and evalution of all levels of theory is currently a "hot topic" because its support by EBP discussions and by discussion of experiential knowledge must be assessed. In this regard, comparison of theory with the standard of practice,produced both externally or internally to nursing, is an effort in this direction and is very important to practice theory.Nursing and other research is also examined and the question of its support for the theory,its neutrality,or its opposition to the theory is evaluated