Nursing theorists and their work / Martha Raile Alligood

Includes bibliographical references and index.

UNIT I: EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORETICAL WORKS -- 1. Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History and Significance -- 2. Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance -- 3. History of Nursing Science -- 4. Theory Development Process -- 5. The Structure and Analysis of Specialized Nursing Knowledge -- UNIT II: NURSING PHILOSOPHIES -- 6. Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing -- 7. Watson's Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring -- 8. Theory of Bureaucratic Caring -- 9. Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice -- 10. Philosophy of Caring -- 11. Theory of Caritative Caring -- UNIT III: NURSING MODELS -- 12. The Conservation Model -- 13. Unitary Human Beings -- 14. Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing -- 15. Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment -- 16. Systems Model -- 17. Adaptation Model -- 18. Behavioral System Model -- UNIT IV: NURSING THEORIES -- 19. The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice -- 20. Transitions Theory -- 21. Health Promotion Model -- 22. Culture Care Theory of Diversity and Universality -- 23. Health as Expanding Consciousness -- 24. Humanbecoming -- 25. Modeling and Role-Modeling -- 26. Symphonological Bioethical Theory -- UNIT V: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES -- 27. Maternal Role Attainment-Becoming a Mother -- 28. Uncertainty in Illness Theory -- 29. Self-Transcendence Theory -- 30. Theory of Illness Trajectory -- 31. Theory of Chronic Sorrow -- 32. The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery -- 33. Theory of Comfort -- 34. Postpartum Depression Theory -- 35. Theory of Caring -- 36. Peaceful End-of-Life Theory -- UNIT VI: FUTURE OF NURSING THEORY -- 37. State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory.

Find the thinking of 39 leading nursing theorists in one comprehensive text! Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 10th Edition provides a clear, in-depth look at nursing theories of historical and international significance. Each chapter presents a key nursing theory or philosophy, showing how systematic theoretical evidence can enhance decision making, professionalism, and quality of care. Lead author Martha Raile Alligood is known nationally and internationally for her expertise in nursing theory. A classic in the field of nursing theory, this text uses objective critiques, case studies, and critical thinking activities to bridge the gap between nursing theory and application.