Nursing Theorists and Their Work

The most comprehensive of its kind, this classic resource in the field of nursing theory provides an in-depth look at 49 theorists of historical, international, and significant importance. Each chapter features a clear, consistent presentation of a key nursing philosophy or theory. Case studies and critical thinking activities help bridge the gap between theory and application.

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UNIT I. EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORIES

1. Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History, Significance and Analysis
2. History and Philosophy of Science
3. Logical Reasoning
4. Theory Development Process
5. Theorists of Historical Significance

Hildegard E. Peplau * Faye Glenn Abdellah * Ernestine Wiedenbach * Lydia Hall * Virginia Henderson * Joyce Travelbee * Kathryn E. Barnard * Evelyn Adam * Nancy Roper, Winifred W. Logan, and Alison J. Tierney *Ida Jean (Orlando) Pelletier

UNIT II. PHILOSOPHIES

6. Nightingale-Modern Nursing
7. Jean Watson-Philosophy and Science of Caring
8. Marilyn Anne Ray: Theory of Bureaucratic Caring
9. Patricia Benner: Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice
10. Kari Martinsen: Philosophy of Caring
11. Katie Eriksson: Theory of Caritative Caring

UNIT III. NURSING MODELS

12. Myra Estrin Levine-The Conservation Model
13. Martha Rogers-Unitary Human Beings
14. Dorothea E. Orem-Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
15. Imogene King-Interacting Systems Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment
16. Betty Newman-Systems Model
17. Sr. Callista Roy-Adaptation Model
18. Dorothy Johnson-Behavioral Systems Model

UNIT IV. NURSING THEORIES

19. Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer: The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice
20. Afaf Meleis: Transition Theory -NEW!
21. Nola Pender-Health Promotion
22. Madeline Leininger-Culture Care: Diversity and Universality Theory
23. Margaret Newman-Health as Expanding Consciousness
24. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse-Human Becoming
25. Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, Mary Ann Swain Modeling and Role
26. Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory

UNIT V. MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES

27. Ramona Mercer-Maternal Role Attainment
28. Merle Mishel-Uncertainty in Illness
29. Pamela G. Reed: Self-Transcendence Theory
30. Carolyn L. Wiener and Marilyn J. Dodd: Theory of Illness Trajectory
31. Georgene Gaskill Eakes, Mary Lermann Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow
32. Phil Barker: Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery
33. Katherine Kolcaba-Theory of Comfort
34. Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory
35. Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring
36. Cornelia M. Ruland and Shirley M. Moore: Peaceful End of Life Theory

UNIT VI. FUTURE OF NURSING THEORY

37. State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory

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