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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453560703321

Autore

McKenna Hugh P. <1954->

Titolo

Fundamentals of nursing models, theories and practice / / Hugh P. McKenna, Majda Pajnkihar, Fiona A. Murphy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

1-118-49211-0 (e-book)

1-118-49210-2

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 225 pages)

Collana

Fundamentals of educational planning

Disciplina

610.7301

Soggetti

Nursing

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Machine generated contents note: Dedication Preface Chapter 1 The case for nursing theory Chapter 2 Knowing in nursing and nursing knowledge Chapter 3 Theory from practice and practice from theory Chapter 4 Nursing theories and new nursing roles Chapter 5 Nursing theories or nursing models Chapter 6 Interpersonal relationships: the essence of nursing models and theories Chapter 7 How to select a suitable model or theory Chapter 8 Research and theory: some relationships Chapter 9 Criteria for theory description, analysis and evaluation References Index.

Sommario/riassunto

"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.  Special Features- Clearly examines the relationship between nursing theory, clinical practice and nursing roles- Accessible and user-friendly with a range of features to help study, including key concepts, learning objectives and reflective



exercises- Useful for all pre-registration nursing students, as well as newly qualified nurses- Accompanied by an online resource centre featuring case studies, multiple choice questions, exercises and activities"--Provided by publisher.