Nursing theorists and their work / [edited by] Martha Raile Alligood, PhD, RN, ANEF, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina and Sonya Renae Hardin, PhD, MBA/MHA, APRN, FAAN, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alligood, Martha Raile, editor.

Hardin, Sonya R., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing--Philosophy.

Nursing.

Nursing models.

Nursing Theory.

Philosophy, Nursing.

Models, Nursing.

Medical Subjects:

Nursing Theory.

Philosophy, Nursing.

Models, Nursing.

Physical Description:

xiv, 574 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

11th edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2026]

Summary:

"Presenting a key nursing theory or philosophy in each chapter, this classic reference provides a clear introduction to nursing theories of historical and international significance and explores how systematic theoretical evidence can enhance decision-making, professionalism, and quality of care."-- Description from the publisher.

Contents:

Evolution of nursing theories: Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History and Significance / Martha Raile Alligood

Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance / Marie Elizabeth Pokorny

History of Nursing Science / Sonya R. Hardin

Theory Development Process / Sonya R. Hardin

The Structure and Analysis of Specialized Nursing Knowledge / Martha Raile Alligood

Nursing philosophies: Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing / Susan A. Pfettscher

Jean Watson: Watson's Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring / Danielle M. Leone-Sheehan

Marilyn Anne Ray: Theory of Bureaucratic Caring / Sherrilyn Coffman

Patricia Benner: Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice / Karen A. Brykczynski

Kari Martinsen: Philosophy of Caring / Herdis Alvsvåg

Katie Eriksson: Theory of Caritative Caring / Dagfinn Naden, Ingegerd Bergbom

Nursing conceptual models: Myra Estrin Levine: The Conservation Model / Linda C Mefford

Martha E. Rogers: Unitary Human Beings / Arlene T. Farren

Dorothea E. Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing / Violeta A. Berbiglia, Luu Thi Thuy

Imogene M. King: Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment / Ann E. Fronczek, Patricia R. Messmer

Betty Neuman: Systems Model / Diane Breckenridge

Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model / Robin Harris

Dorothy Johnson: Behavioral System Model / Bonnie Holaday

Theories and grand theories: Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer: The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice / Mary Ellen Wright

Afaf Ibrahim Meleis: Transitions Theory / Eun-Ok Im, Yaelim Lee

Nola J. Pender: Health Promotion Model / Jane C. Wilson

Madeleine M. Leininger: Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality / Marilyn R. McFarland, Helen Picton

Margaret A, Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness / Dorothy A. Jones, Jane Flanagan

Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: Humanbecoming / Sandra Schmidt Bunkers, Debra A. Bournes, Gail J. Mitchell

C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role-Modeling / Margaret E. Erickson

Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory / Carrie J. Scotto

Middle-Range Theories: Ramona T. Mercer: Maternal Role Attainment: Becoming a Mother / Jane C. Wilson

Merle Mishel: Uncertainty in Illness Theory / Donald E. Bailey, Jr.

Pamela G. Reed: Self-Transcendence Theory / Pamela G. Reed

Carolyn L. Wiener and Marylin J. Dodd: Theory of Illness Trajectory / Julie L. Murphy, Lisa Kitko, Gwen McGhan, Cynthia K. Snyder

Georgene Gaskill Eakes, Mary Lermann Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow / Ann M. Schreier

Phil Barker: The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery / Sibel Kusdemir, Abe Oudshoorn, Jean Pierre Ndaisenga I

Katharine Kolcaba: Theory of Comfort / April A. Braswell

Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory / Cheryl Tatano Beck

Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring / Holly Wei

Cornelia M. Ruland and Shirley M. Moore: Peaceful End-of-Life Theory / Dana M. Hansen

The Future of Nursing Theory: State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory / Martha Raile Alligood.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0443110328

9780443110320

OCLC:

1534577605

Publisher Number:

90102679447