Is nursing theory important to the nursing profession? In particular, is it important for nurse practitioners? Does theory inform nurse practitioner practice? If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful. If you do not believe that it is useful, explain why nursing theory is not necessary to the profession? If you think it is significant, you should express the reasons why it is helpful. If you do not think that it is beneficial, could you perhaps explain why nursing theory is not essential to the nursing profession?