Jones & Bartlett Learning Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice

Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, Fifth Edition provides an essential foundation of nursing models and interdisciplinary theories for nurses to build their own nursing philosophies. This text is beneficial for students who need an introductory understanding of philosophy as it explains how theory is constructed. It is also suitable for learners and nurses seeking to analyze and apply that theory to advanced practice. Known as a comprehensive handbook for graduate nursing students and advanced practice nurses alike, the text incorporates middle range practice theory as well as interdisciplinary and nursing theories. Students will find a wealth of information to draw from for graduate projects, while APRNs will find research useful for patient care. Features and Benefits - NEW Chapter 1: The Discipline of Nursing: Moving Forward Boldly was added and is adapted from the keynote address delivered at the 2019 Nursing Theory conference in France. - Provides a conceptual foundation of philosophy and basic theories to build further nursing knowledge. - Covers nursing and non-nursing theories to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and a holistic approach to patient care. - Prepares nurses for critical thinking in their advanced roles with updates from the latest AACN guidelines for advanced nursing practice (MSN and DNP). - Tests reader comprehension with discussion questions at the end of each chapter and two case studies per chapter. - Instructor resources include Slides in PowerPoint format, Test Bank with Midterm Exam and Final Exams, Case Studies, and Discussion Questions.