Full 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. This text provides the opportunity for students who have learned the background of nursing theory using the companion title, Nursing Theorists and Their Work, to apply what they have learned to actual nursing practice through various patient scenarios.
Real-life case history examples included in application chapters promotes evidence-based practice and further demonstrates how a theory is used in practical situations.
Consistent case history featuring the patient Debbie in every chapter and the nursing plan that follows help you apply philosophies, theories and models presented in the text.
Critical thinking exercises provide a more application-based approach rather than just contemplation of theories presented.
Chapters written by contributors who utilize the work offer a unique approach to using theory in practice.
Nursing metaparadigm discussion illustrates the four center concepts with which the discipline is concerned to help you see the scope of concern for the profession.
Logical organization presents content in three distinct parts.
Glossary offers quick access to key terms throughout the text.
Updated nursing application examples feature realistic scenarios that promote evidence-based practice. Scenarios have been updated using references to current literature and evidence-based clinical research.
New information on the benefits and cautions associated with evidence-based practice, including a new discussion of "praxis," a dynamic process where theory and practice come together.
Updated critical thinking exercises reflect the role of the nursing professional and advanced nursing practice, encouraging a higher level of thinking regarding the integration of theory and practice.
Contents
PART I: CONCEPTUALIZATION
The Nature of Knowledge Needed for Nursing Practice
Nursing Models: Normal Science for Nursing Practice
Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Critical Thinking Structures
Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Moral Obligations
PART II: APPLICATION
Section 1: Nursing Philosophies
Nightingale's Philosophy in Nursing Practice
Watson's Philosophy in Nursing Practice
Benner's Philosophy in Nursing Practice
Section 2: Nursing Models
Johnson's Behavioral System Model in Nursing Practice
King's Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment in Nursing Practice
Levine's Conservation Model in Nursing Practice
Neuman's Systems Model in Nursing Practice
Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory in Nursing Practice
Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings in Nursing Practice
Roy's Adaptation Model in Nursing Practice
Section 3: Nursing Theories
Orlando's Nursing Process Theory in Nursing Practice
Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory in Nursing Practice
Mercer's Becoming a Mother Theory in Nursing Practice
Leininger's Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality in Nursing Practice
Parse's Theory of Human Becoming in Nursing Practice
Newman's Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness in Nursing Practice
PART III: EXPANSION
Areas for Further Development of Theory-Based Nursing Practice
Nursing Philosophies, Models, and Theories: A Focus on the Future
Glossary
Index
