Description
- Part I Foundations of Nursing Science
- Chapter 1 Philosophy of Science: An Introduction and a Grounding for Your Practice
- Chapter 2 The Evolution of Nursing Science
- Chapter 3 The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective
- Part II The Structure and Function of Theory
- Chapter 4 Theory as Practice
- Chapter 5 Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge
- Part III Interdisciplinary Philosophies and Theories
- Chapter 6 Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems
- Chapter 7 Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowing
- Chapter 8 Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses
- Chapter 9 Theories and Models in Ethics
- Chapter 10 Educational and Learning Theories
- Chapter 11 Health Behavior Theories
- Chapter 12 Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships
- Chapter 13 Environmental Philosophy and Theories
- Chapter 14 Economic Theories
- Chapter 15 Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- Chapter 16 Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement
- Chapter 17 Theories Focused on Health Equity and Health Disparities
- Part IV Select Nursing Models and Theories
- Chapter 18 Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions
- Chapter 19 Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach
- Chapter 20 Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy
- Chapter 21 Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills
- Chapter 22 Theories Focused on Caring
- Chapter 23 Models and Theories Focused on Culture
- Chapter 24 The Praxis Theory of Suffering
- Part V Tools for Integrating and Disseminating Knowledge in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Chapter 25 Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation
- Chapter 26 Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice
