Fundamentals of nursing models, theories and practice

The case for nursing theory -- Knowing in nursing and nursing knowledge -- Theory from practice and practice from theory -- Nursing theories and new nursing roles -- Nursing theories or nursing models -- Interpersonal relationships: the essence of nursing models and theories -- How to select a suitable model or theory -- Research and theory: some relationships -- Criteria for theory description, analysis and evaluation.

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.