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Nursing Books - General Theory

These are just some of the general nursing theory books we have available at the Macdonald-Kelce Library. Search the catalog for more titles.

Nursing Theorists and Their Work by Martha Raile Alligood
Call Number: RT84.5 .N9 2022
ISBN: 0323757022
Publication Date: 2021-10-21
Provides a clear, in-depth look at nursing theories of historical and international significance. Each chapter presents a key nursing theory or philosophy, showing how systematic theoretical evidence can enhance decision making, professionalism, and quality of care. A classic in the field of nursing theory, this text uses objective critiques, case studies, and critical thinking activities to bridge the gap between nursing theory and application.
Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice by Marlaine Smith; Marilyn E. Parker
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9780803679917
Publication Date: 2019-10-02
The only nursing research and theory book with primary works by the original theorists! Noted nursing scholars explore the historical and contemporary theories that are the foundation of nursing practice today. The 5th Edition, continues to meet the needs of today's students with an expanded focus on the middle range theories and practice models that link theory to clinical practice. You'll explore the role of these theories in the real-world to see how they guide nursing practice.
Community as partner: theory and practice in nursing by Elizabeth Anderson; Judy MacFarlane
Call Number: RT98 .A533 2019
ISBN: 9781496385246
Publication Date: 2018-10-25
Prepare your students for professional nursing practice in the community. Packed with real-life examples and the latest information in the field, this award-winning book helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to develop true partnerships with communities.
Theoretical Basis for Nursing by Melanie McEwen; Evelyn M. Wills
Call Number: Main (2nd floor) RT84.5 .T36 2014
ISBN: 9781451190311
Publication Date: 2014-01-06
From the publisher's description: Written in an easily understood style, this textbook reflects current content course needs by addressing the underlying information needed to understand and apply theory to practice.
Nursing Theory : utilization & application by Martha Raile Alligood
Call Number: RT84.5 .N94 2014
ISBN: 9780323091893
Publication Date: 2013-08-13
From the publisher's description: "Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application, 5th Edition covers the development of nursing theory; the application of different nursing theories, models and philosophies; and the expansion of these practices with a look toward the future."
Nursing Theories and Models by Fiona Murphy; Christine Smith
Call Number: RT41 .N87 2013
ISBN: 1446254585
Publication Date: 2013-09-19
This is a three volume work from the Sage Library of Nursing.
Volume one covers: Developing Theoretical Foundations for Nursing
Volume two covers: Formal Conceptualizations of Nursing: Models and Theories
Volume three covers: Looking Back and Forward: Future Directions for Nursing Theory
Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice by William K. Cody
Call Number: Main (2nd floor) RT84.5 .P53 2013
ISBN: 9780763765705
Publication Date: 2011-12-05
From the publisher's description: An essential source for articles addressing both philosophical and theoretical topics with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, values, person-centered care, and global perspectives.
Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research by Bethel Ann Powers; Thomas R. Knapp
Call Number: RT81.5 .P69 2011, Reference
ISBN: 9780826106650
Publication Date: 2010-12-01
The fourth edition of this classic dictionary for understanding traditional and new concepts in nursing theory and research encompasses the considerable changes that have occurred in the clinical health sciences since the previous edition was published.

Series: NOTES ON NURSING THEORIES

NOTES ON NURSING THEORIES

Martha Rogers: The Science of Unitary Human Beings
by Louette R. Johnson Lutjens
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .L89 1991 V.1

Imogene King: A Conceptual Framework for Nursing
by Christina Sieloff Evans
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .E93 1991 V.2

Callista Roy: An Adaptation Model
by Louette R. Johnson Lutjens
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .L88 1991 V.3

Dorothea Orem: Self-care Deficit Theory
by Donna L. Hartweg
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .H37 1991 V.4

Rosemarie Parse: Theory of Health as Human Becoming
by Sheila Bunting
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .B85 1993 V.5

Margaret Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness
by Joanne Marchione
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .M36 1993 V.6

Paterson and Zderad: Huamniastic Nursing Theory
by Nancy O'Connor
Call # MAIN RT 84.5 .O35 1993 V.7

Madeleine Leininger: Cultural Care Diversity and Universality Theory
by Cheryl L. Reynolds and Madeleine Leininger
Call # MAIN RT86.54 .C85 1993 V.8

Florence Nightingale: An Environmental Adaptation Theory
by Louise C. Selanders
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .S45 1993 V.9

Hildegard E. Peplau: Interpersonal Nursing Theory
by Cheryl Forchuk
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .F67 1993 V.10

Betty Neuman: The Neuman Systems Model
by Karen S. Reed
Call # MAIN RT84.5 .R44 1993 V.11

Ida Jean Orlando: A Nursing Process Theory
by Norma Jean Schmeiding
Call # MAIN RT86.3 .S52 1993 V.12

Nursing Books - Individual Theorists

This is a sample of some of the books we have on individual nursing theorists. Search the catalog for more titles.

Culture Care Diversity and Universality: a theory of nursing by Madeleine M. Leininger; Marilyn R. McFarland
Call Number: Main (2nd floor) RT86.54 .C85 2006
ISBN: 0763734373
Publication Date: 2005-11-03
From the publisher's description: "The latest edition of Madeleine Leininger's book, Culture Care Diversity & Universality: A Worldwide Nursing Theory, Second Edition remains the primary and most comprehensive source on the Culture Care Theory with the Sunrise Enabler and the Ethnonursing Research Method."
Giving Voice to What We Know: Margaret Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness in nursing practice, research, and education by Carol Picard; Dorothy Jones
Call Number: Main (2nd floor) RT84.5.N4789 G545 2005
ISBN: 0763725722
Publication Date: 2004-08-02
From the publisher's description: "This text covers the application of Margaret Newman’s theory, “Health as Expanding Consciousness,” to nursing practice, theory, and education. It provides clarity in measuring nursing sensitive outcomes and supports the need to establish partnerships with outpatients, as stated by the Institute of Medicine."
Human Caring Science: a theory of nursing by Jean Watson
Call Number: Main (2nd floor) RT84.5 .W367 2012
ISBN: 9781449628109
Publication Date: 2011-02-22
From the publisher's description: "Human Caring Science: A Theory of Nursing, Second Edition by renowned nurse theorist Jean Watson discusses the balance between science and caring that forms the basis of the nursing profession. Watson's Theory of Human Care draws from Western and Eastern philosophers, approaching the human care relationship as a moral concept. Further, it seeks to elucidate the human care process in nursing, preserve humanity and the inner life of patients, and reintroduce true caring and healing into educational and clinical practices. Thoroughly revised and updated, each chapter provides fresh insights and contemporary thinking making it accessible to undergraduates as well as graduates and practicing nurses. This Second Edition also includes a new research chapter with the latest empirical work on assessing and measuring caring, examples of practice models, and multi-site research."
Leininger's Culture Care Diversity and Universality a Worldwide Nursing Theory by Marilyn R. McFarland; Hiba B. Wehbe-Alamah
Call Number: ebooks
ISBN: 9781284026627
Publication Date: 2014-06-06
Leininger's Culture Care Diversity and Universality, Third Edition presents an expanded view of the Culture Care Theory as well as integral components of the Ethno-nursing Research Method. The use of the CCT with new research methodologies such as meta-ethno-nursing as well as other established qualitative methods is also covered.
Middle Range Theory for Nursing by Mary Jane Smith; Patricia R. Liehr
Call Number: RT84.5 .M537 2018
ISBN: 9780826159915
Publication Date: 2018-03-01
This user-friendly text stresses how theory informs practice and research in the everyday world of nursing. Divided into four sections, content sets the stage for understanding middle range theory by elaborating on disciplinary perspectives, an organizing framework, and evaluation of the theory. Middle Range Theory for Nursing, Fourth Edition, presents a broad spectrum of 13 middle range theories. Each theory is broken down into its purpose, development, and conceptual underpinnings, and includes a model demonstrating the relationships among the concepts, and the use of the theory in research and practice.
The Roy Adaptation Model by Sister Callista Roy; Heather A. Andrews
Call Number: Main (2nd floor) RT84.5 .R66 2008
ISBN: 9780130384973
Publication Date: 2008-09-26
From the publisher's description: "A thoroughly revised and updated book, this definitive new edition reflects the latest advances in the popular Roy Adaptation Model, one of the most widely implemented nursing theories. Compact and consistent, this book focuses on the essentials of nursing practice and theory while integrating the conceptual framework of the Model into contemporary practice. Standardized nursing NANDA diagnoses are used consistently throughout the book. New case studies are included in all adaptive mode chapters."

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