Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice / edited by Janie B. Butts, Karen L. Rich.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Butts, Janie B. (Editor)
Rich, Karen L. (Editor)
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2015]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Nursing > Philosophy.
Nursing models.
Nursing Theory.
Advanced Practice Nursing.
Evidence-Based Nursing.
Models, Nursing.
Physical Description:xxi, 653 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Philosophy of science : an introduction
  • The evolution of nursing science
  • The essentials of the doctor of nursing practice : a philosophical perspective
  • Theory as practice
  • Components and levels of abstraction in nursing knowledge
  • Complexity science and complex adaptive systems
  • Critical theory and emancipatory knowing
  • Feminist ethics : some applicable thoughts for advanced practice nurses
  • Theories and models in ethics
  • Educational and learning theories
  • Health behavior theories
  • Theories focused on interpersonal relationships
  • Environmental philosophy and theories
  • Economic theories
  • Theories of organizational behavior and leadership
  • Theoretical approaches to quality improvement
  • Models and theories focused on nursing goals and functions
  • Models and theories focused on a systems approach
  • Models and theories focused on human existence and universal energy
  • Models and theories focused on competencies and skills
  • Theories focused on caring
  • Models and theories focused on culture
  • The praxis theory of suffering
  • Theory testing and theory evaluation
  • Using theory in evidence-based advanced nursing practice.