A concise, accessible introduction to the development, application and evaluation of nursing theories, this new edition of Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories & Practice provides a thorough overview of the body of knowledge on the topic, and a clear outline of their relevance to everyday nursing practice. Linking the development of theory to practice, this full-updated text features learning outcomes, key concept summaries and reflective exercises to aid the study of this key element of all modern nursing courses.

Special Features

-          Clearly examines the relationship between nursing theory, clinical practice and nursing roles

-          Accessible and user-friendly with a range of features to help study, including key concepts, learning objectives and reflective exercises

-          Useful for all pre-registration nursing students, as well as newly qualified nurses

-          Accompanied by an online resource centre featuring case studies, multiple choice questions, exercises and activities

Dedication

Preface

Chapter 1 The case for nursing theory

Chapter 2 Knowing in nursing and nursing knowledge

Chapter 3 Theory from practice and practice from theory

Chapter 4 Nursing theories and new nursing roles

Chapter 5 Nursing theories or nursing models

Chapter 6 Interpersonal relationships: the essence of nursing models and theories

Chapter 7 How to select a suitable model or theory

Chapter 8 Research and theory: some relationships

Chapter 9 Criteria for theory description, analysis and evaluation

References

Index