Vital note for nurses : nursing models,theories and practice /

McKenna, Hugh P.

Vital note for nurses : nursing models,theories and practice / Hugh P. McKenna and Oliver D. Slevin - Oxford, United Kingdom : Blackwell Publishers, c2008 - x, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : the case for theory in nursing -- Theory from practice or practice from theory? -- Knowing and knowledge : importance for nursing -- Nursing theories and nursing roles -- Nursing theories or nursing models? -- Nursing theories and interpersonal relationships -- Selecting a suitable therory -- Research-based theories or theory-based research? -- Evaluating nursing theories.

Clearly examines the relationship between nursing theory, clinical practice and nursing roles * Written in a clear, accessible style which assumes no prior knowledge * Useful to all nursing students on the common foundation programme as well as newly qualified nurses

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NURSING MODELS

RT 84.5 .M35 2008