Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice / Edition 3

by Janie B. Butts, Karen L. Rich

Overview

Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, Third Edition is an essential resource for advanced practice nursing students in master's and doctoral programs. This text is appropriate for students needing an introductory understanding of philosophy and how a theory is constructed as well as students and nurses who understand theory at an advanced level. The Third Edition features expanded discussion of the AACN DNP essentials which is critical for DNP students as well as PhD students who need a better understanding of the DNP-educated nurse's role.

Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, Third Edition covers a wide variety of theories in addition to nursing theories. Coverage of non-nursing related theory is beneficial to nurses because of the growing national emphasis on collaborative, interdisciplinary patient care.

New to the Third Edition:
• Updated content based on current literature and practice
• New chapter on nursing theories related to health inequity and disparities
• Expanded coverage of the DNP degree
• New case studies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284112245
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	03/23/2017
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	700
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Professor, The University of Southern Mississippi, College of Nursing, Hattiesburg, Mississippi


Associate Professor, The University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, Mississippi

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Diane L Forsyth, PhD, RN (Winona State University)
Description: This book offers a foundational history and knowledge of nursing science, as well as an overview of major nursing theories and models. It is a resource for advanced practice nurses to use these theories and models in practice and to ponder the underpinnings of their practice from a philosophical view.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a resource for those in advanced nursing practice and students in graduate programs.
Audience: The authors note that the book is geared toward students in nursing graduate programs (DNP, PhD, Master's) and those currently in an advanced practice role. There is an emphasis on the DNP role, with little mention of PhD or master's students, whose use of philosophy and theory may differ. The editors are both faculty, with an emphasis on ethics. They have selected knowledgeable chapter authors.
Features: The book is divided into five parts ranging from foundations of philosophy and theory to tools for integrating and disseminating knowledge. Some chapters include better applications for advanced practice than others, such as specific cultural assessment questions in chapter 23 relating to cultural theories. There are minimal web links as resources, although chapter 16 has helpful resource links about quality improvement agencies. Chapters vary in depth and quantity of theories. Some extensively cover the theories with many references and examples (such as chapter 12), while others are very brief and could use more depth. There is mention of ethics throughout, but, although this is an underpinning to practice, it seems a bit tangential as noted along with theories. Each chapter is unique. Each has a summary and questions, but the specific purpose for each chapter does not follow a consistent format. The writing style is also different for each chapter, with some in a conversational or story telling style and others very academic. Most chapters have few or no figures or tables to break up the small font and complex content.
Assessment: Updates in this edition include theories focused on health equity and health disparities (chapter 17) or added theories about recovery-oriented care as a result of national needs and trends (chapter 12). Overall, the book is, as the authors state, a resource for those who want to learn more about philosophy and theory. Part 1 offers an excellent foundation for understanding philosophy and theory. The book discusses most of the key theories/models, some more in depth than others. It could have paid more attention to the nuances of grand, middle range, and practice-specific theories, since the latter two are more relevant to advanced practice nurses.

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