Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Author: Janie B. ButtsOVERVIEW
Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, Fourth Edition provides an essential foundation of nursing models and interdisciplinary theories for nurses to build their own nursing philosophies. This text is beneficial for students who need an introductory understanding of philosophy as it explains how theory is constructed and is also suitable for learners and nurses seeking to analyse and apply that theory to advanced practice.
Known as a comprehensive handbook for graduate nursing students and advanced practice nurses alike, the text incorporates middle range practice theory as well as interdisciplinary and nursing theories. Students will find a wealth of information to draw from for graduate projects, while APRNs will find research useful for patient care.
Features and Benefits
- New chapter on public health theory related to pandemics, disaster nursing and environmental health crises
- Content related to health disparities and gender theory
- Revised case studies
- New comprehensive grid provides suggested applications for philosophies and theories in in research and clinical practice
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Section I Foundations of Nursing Science
- Chapter 1 Philosophy of Science: An Introduction and a Grounding for Your Practice
- Chapter 2 The Evolution of Nursing Science
- Chapter 3 The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective
- Section II The Structure and Function of Theory
- Chapter 4 Theory as Practice
- Chapter 5 Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge
- Section III Interdisciplinary Philosophies and Theories
- Chapter 6 Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems
- Chapter 7 Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowing
- Chapter 8 Feminist Ethics: Some Thoughts About “Care” and “Power” for Advanced Practice Nurses
- Chapter 9 Theories and Methods in Ethics
- Chapter 10 Educational and Learning Theories
- Chapter 11 Health Behavior Theories
- Chapter 12 Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships
- Chapter 13 Economic Theories
- Chapter 14 Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- Chapter 15 Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement
- Chapter 16 Theories Focused on Health Equity
- Chapter 17 Public Health Theories
- Section IV Select Nursing Models and Theories
- Chapter 18 Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions
- Chapter 19 Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach
- Chapter 20 Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy
- Chapter 21 Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills
- Chapter 22 Theories Focused on Caring
- Chapter 23 Models and Theories Focused on Culture
- Chapter 24 The Praxis Theory of Suffering
- Section V Tools for Integrating and Disseminating Knowledge in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Chapter 25 Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation
- Chapter 26 Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursology Practice
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