This is a classic in the field of nursing theory! This renowned textbook guides the reader through in-depth descriptions and analyses of 31 specific nursing theories - many reviewed and validated by the theorists themselves - in a logical, consistent chapter organization that makes information easy to follow. Its comprehensive and thorough approach, objective critiques, and clear writing style make it ideal for the study of theory at all levels of nursing. Twelve new chapters and updated material throughout this edition provide a wealth of information on the most current and cutting-edge ideas in nursing theory today.

Table of Contents

Unit I: Evolution of Nursing Theories 1. Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History, Significance and Analysis 2. History and Philosophy of Science 3. Logical Reasoning 4. Theory Development Process 5. Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance Unit II: Philosophies 6. Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing 7. Jean Watson: Philosophy and Science of Caring 8. Marilyn Anne Ray: Theory of Bureaucratic Caring 9. Patricia Benner: From Novice to Expert: Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice 10. Kari Martinsen: Philosophy of Caring 11. Katie Eriksson: Theory of Caritative Caring Unit III: Nursing Models 12. Myra Estrin Levine: The Conservation Model 13. Martha E. Rogers: Unitary Human Beings 14. Dorothea E. Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing 15. Imogene King: Interacting Systems Framework and Middle Range Theory of Goal Attainment 16. Betty Neuman: Systems Model 17. Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model 18. Dorothy E. Johnson: Behavioral Systems Model 19. Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer: Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice Unit IV: Nursing Theories 20. Ida Jean Orlando (Pelletier): Nursing Process Theory 21. Nola J. Pender: Health Promotion Model 22. Madeleine Leininger: Culture Care Theory of Diversity and Universality 23. Margaret A. Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness 24. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: Human Becoming 25. Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, and Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role-Modeling 26. Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory Unit V: Middle Range Theories 27. Ramona T. Mercer: Maternal Role Attainment - Becoming a Mother 28. Merle H. Mishel: Uncertainty in Illness Theory 29. Pamela G. Reed: Self-Transcendence Theory 30. Carolyn L. Wiener and Marylin J. Dodd: Theory of Illness Trajectory 31. Georgene Gaskill Eakes, Mary Lermann Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow 32. Phil Barker: The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery 33. Katharine Kolcaba: Theory of Comfort 34. Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory 35. Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring 36. Cornelia M. Ruland and Shirley M. Moore: Peaceful End of Life Theory Unit VI: Future of Nursing Theory 37. State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory