What is Nursing?
Discover the essence of nursing as we delve into the historical and contemporary theories that shape nursing practice today. This essential nursing resource is the only book available with primary works from the original theorists. With its 6th Edition, it emphasizes critical content that connects theoretical frameworks directly to clinical applications. Students will engage with these theories, gaining insights into their real-world implications and how they influence nursing practice.
Highlights include:
– New! Integration of AACN Essentials #1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice throughout the text.
– Fresh focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, featuring “Point of Reflection” boxes, plus three new chapters on middle-range theories: John Lowe’s Theory of Native Reliance, Mona Wicks’s Family Health Model, and Peggy Chinn’s Philosophy, Theory, and Practice of Peace and Power.
– New! Online answers to Case Study Reflective Questions for instructors.
– Updated & Revised! Reorganized content centering on practice-relevant and essential information.
– Updated! Practice exemplars in selected chapters demonstrating the application of theory in real-world contexts.
This resource presents 25 major theories authored by the original theorists or prominent scholars, aiding students in comprehending the connection between nursing theories and practical nursing. It addresses middle-range theories and practice models essential for achieving optimal outcomes and tying theory to clinical practice.
Additionally, it discusses the implementation of theory-based practices and elaborates on the historical and contemporary theories that form the backbone of nursing. Each chapter concludes with reflection and discussion questions designed to deepen understanding and foster engagement.
