McKenna, Hugh P., 1954-

Nursing models, theories and practice / Hugh P. McKenna, Oliver D. Slevin. - Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2008. - x, 238 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Vital notes for nurses .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-234) 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.

9781405137027 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1405137029 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2007039648

101317172 DNLM


Nursing models.
Nursing--Philosophy.
Nursing Theory.

RT84.5 / .M38 2008

610.7301

2008 G-306 WY 86 / M478n 2008