Table of Content

Chapter 1. An Introduction to Nursing Theory Chapter 2. Nursing Theory and Clinical Practice Chapter 3. Environmental Model: Florence Nightingale Chapter 4. Interpersonal Relations in Nursing: Hildegard E. Peplau Chapter 5. Definition and Components of Nursing: Virginia Henderson Chapter 6. Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory: Dorothea Elizabeth Orem Chapter 7. Behavioral System Model: Dorothy E. Johnson Chapter 8. Nursing Process Discipline: Ida Jean Orlando Chapter 9. Other Theories from the 1950s and 1960s Chapter 10. The Conservation Principles: A Model For Health: Myra Estrin Levine Chapter 11. Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment: Imogene M. King Chapter 12. Science of Unitary Human Beings: Martha E. Rogers Chapter 13. The Roy Adaptation Model: Sister Callista Roy Chapter 14. The Neuman Systems Model: Betty Neuman Chapter 15. Other Theories from the 1970s Chapter 16. Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality: Madeleine M. Leininger Chapter 17. Health as Expanding Consciousness: Margaret A. Newman Chapter 18. Theory of Transpersonal Caring: Jean Watson Chapter 19. Human Becoming School of Thought: Rosemarie Rizzo Parse Chapter 20. The Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory: Helen Lorraine (Cook) Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, and Mary Ann P. Swain Chapter 21. Health Promotion Model: Nola J. Pender Chapter 22. Philosophy of Caring and Expert Nursing Practice: Patricia Benner Chapter 23. Other Theories of the 1980s Chapter 24. Other Nursing Theories from the 1990s

Salient Features

An emphasis on the use of nursing theory in clinical practice. Applies theoretical content to every day practice making the text more interactive and practical for students. Chapter on interdisciplinary practice. Introduces interdisciplinary (collaborative practice) models. Broadens the coverage of notable nursing theorists. Demonstrates to students how nursing theory is related to widely used collaborative practice models. Published examples of theory strategies. Real examples help students visualize how theoretical strategies are developed and implemented. Strengths and weaknesses are identified for each model/theory. Teaches students how to critically analyze nursing theories. The application of abstract models and theories to nursing practice situations. Clarifies complex content that is often difficult to conceptualize. International contingent of theorists. Reflects the diverse global aspects of nursing practice.