Providing an essential overview of nursing theory in a single, straightforward text, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 6th Edition, equips students with the knowledge and understanding to apply nursing theory to practice and improve as nurses. Unlike some nursing theory texts, this AJN Award-winning resource goes beyond demonstrating the application of theory to teach students—regardless of their level of experience in theory—to think critically and analyze, evaluate, and apply theories with confidence.
This updated 6th Edition remains the most concise and contemporary nursing theory text available, reflecting the growing professional emphasis on clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, situation-specific theories, and their relationship to theory in nursing. Extensively researched, easy to read, and rich with engaging learning features, this acclaimed text provides nursing students and practicing nurses alike with an approachable guide to being a better nurse.
Edition
6
ISBN/ISSN
9781975175658
Product Format
Paperback Book
Trim Size
7 x 10
Pages
620
Edition
6
Publication Date
March 10, 2022
Melanie McEwen PhD, RN
Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, Houston, TX
Evelyn M. Wills PhD, RN
Professor, SLEMCO/BoRSF Regents Professor in Nursing, Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
Unit I: Introduction to Theory
Chapter 1 Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
Chapter 2 Overview of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 3 Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms
Chapter 4 Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing
Chapter 5 Theory Analysis and Evaluation
Unit II: Nursing Theories
Chapter 6 Overview of Grand Nursing Theories
Chapter 7 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs
Chapter 8 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process
Chapter 9 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process
Chapter 10 Introduction to Middle-Range Nursing Theories
Chapter 11 Overview of Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories
Chapter 12 Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory
Unit III: Shared Theories Used by Nurses
Chapter 13 Theories From the Sociologic Sciences
Chapter 14 Theories From the Behavioral Sciences
Chapter 15 Theories From the Biomedical Sciences
Chapter 16 Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management
Chapter 17 Learning Theories
Chapter 18 Ethical Theories and Principles
Unit IV: Application of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 19 Application of Theory in Nursing Practice
Chapter 20 Application of Theory in Nursing Research
Chapter 21 Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management
Chapter 22 Application of Theory in Nursing Education
Chapter 23 Future Issues in Nursing Theory
NEW! Applying the Essentials boxes highlight application outlines from the latest edition of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.
NEW!Updated content enhances students’ understanding of clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and situation-specific theories, as well as their relationship to theory in nursing.
Link to Practice boxes boost students’ confidence with concrete examples of how theory guides nursing practice.
Case Studies guide students through the application of theory to practice, research, or other aspects of nursing.
Learning Activities promote critical thinking and stimulate discussion.
Exemplars teach students how to extract relevant, applicable concepts and practices from scholarly studies.
Illustrations clarify theories and their applications through detailed diagrams and models.
"This book helps readers readily understand and use many nursing and shared theories. It is easy to use and the format enables readers to explore different aspects of nursing theories. The book may be used by nurses who are in the nursing profession, as well as those returning to academia as graduate students or faculty. There are multiple updates to this edition that justify the publication, including applying the essentials, links to practice discussions, case studies, learning activities, exemplars, and illustrations. These components add depth to the concepts and further engage readers in the material.”—Autumn Leigh Cole, DNP for Doody’s Book Review Service
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