Perspectives on Nursing Theory
, by Nicoll, Leslie H.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780397549108 | 0397549105
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/1/1992
Notes on a Theoretical Framework for Nursing Research | p. 5 |
Research in the Development of Nursing Theory: The Importance of a Theoretical Framework in Nursing Research | p. 13 |
Towards Development of Nursing Practice Theory | p. 20 |
The Concept of Nursing Theory | p. 29 |
Toward a Clearer Understanding of the Concept of Nursing Theory | p. 29 |
Reaction to Walker's Article | p. 41 |
Meta-Theories of Nursing: A Commentary on Dr. Walker's Article | p. 43 |
Obfuscation or Clarification: A Reaction to Walker's Concept of Nursing Theory | p. 49 |
Clarity to What End? | p. 55 |
Rejoinder to Commentary: Toward a Clearer Understanding of the Concept of Nursing theory | p. 66 |
Theory, Practice, and Research in Perspective | p. 73 |
Nursing's Theoretical Evolution | p. 81 |
Perspectives on Nursing Theory | p. 89 |
A Theory of Theories: A Position Paper | p. 103 |
Theory in Nursing: Borrowed and Unique | p. 117 |
ReVisions in Knowledge Development: A Passion for Substance | p. 123 |
Response: ReVision and Passion | p. 133 |
Response: Early Morning Musings on the Passion for Substance | p. 137 |
Structuring the Nursing Knowledge System: A Typology of Four Domains | p. 141 |
Response to "Structuring the Nursing Knowledge System: A Typology of Four Domains" | p. 151 |
Philosophical Sources of Nursing Theory | p. 155 |
Theoretical Thinking in Nursing: Problems and Prospects | p. 166 |
Nursing Theorizing as an Ethical Endeavor | p. 178 |
Integration of Nursing Theory and Nursing Ethics | p. 187 |
Nursing Values and Science: Toward a Science Philosophy | p. 197 |
Caring Knowledge and Informed Moral Passion | p. 207 |
The Nature of a Science of Nursing | p. 219 |
Values and Vicissitudes of the Scientist Nurse | p. 226 |
The Discipline of Nursing | p. 235 |
Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing | p. 247 |
Holistic Man and the Science and Practice of Nursing | p. 257 |
Nursing Science in Transition | p. 265 |
A Science of Nursing - To Be or Not to Be? | p. 272 |
Nursing's Scientific Quest | p. 280 |
The History and Philosophy of Nursing Science and Research | p. 286 |
An Analysis of Changing Trends in Philosophies of Science on Nursing Theory Development and Testing | p. 293 |
Toward Greater Specificity in Defining Nursing's Metaparadigm | p. 307 |
Adopting an Evolutionary Lens: An Optimistic Approach to Discovering Strength in Nursing | p. 315 |
Perspectives on Knowing: A Model of Nursing Knowledge | p. 323 |
Response to "Perspectives on Knowing: A Model of Nursing Knowledge" | p. 331 |
Nursing Science: The Challenge to Develop Knowledge | p. 334 |
Deconstructing the Dogma in Nursing Knowledge and Practice | p. 348 |
Nursing's Syntax Revisited: A Critique of Philosophies Said to Influence Nursing Theories | p. 357 |
Characteristics of Significant Theories | p. 373 |
Theories, Models, and Systems for Nursing | p. 382 |
Development of Theory: A Requisite for Nursing as a Primary Health Profession | p. 393 |
Theory Construction in Nursing: An Overview | p. 406 |
Competing Theories of Science | p. 423 |
Theories: Components, Development, Evaluation | p. 432 |
Nursing Systems and Nursing Models | p. 446 |
A Model for Theory Development in Nursing | p. 452 |
Evolving Issues in Theory Development | p. 461 |
Models for Nursing | p. 471 |
Areas of Agreement in Nursing Theory Development | p. 479 |
A Framework for Analysis and Evaluation of Conceptual Models of Nursing | p. 487 |
Models and Model Building in Nursing | p. 496 |
Conceptual Issues in Nursing | p. 507 |
Research Testing Nursing Theory: State of the Art | p. 514 |
Concepts, Analysis and the Development of Nursing Knowledge: The Evolutionary Cycle | p. 527 |
Closing the Practice-Theory Gap | p. 537 |
Theory in a Practice Discipline Part I: Practice Oriented Theory | p. 542 |
Theory: The Professional Dimension | p. 576 |
The Practitioner as Theorist | p. 589 |
Nursing Science: The Theory-Practice Linkage | p. 596 |
The Notion of a Practice Theory | p. 605 |
The Notion of a Practice Theory and the Relationship of Scientific and Ethical Knowledge to Practice | p. 605 |
The Need for a Practice Theory as Indicated by the Knowledge Used in the Conduct of Practice | p. 614 |
A Critique of Several Conceptions of Practice Theory in Nursing | p. 620 |
Beckstrand's Concept of Practice Theory: A Critique | p. 632 |
A Reply to Collins and Fielder: The Concept of Theory | p. 639 |
Highly Technical But Yet Not Impure: Varieties of Basic Knowledge | p. 650 |
Taking Concepts as Guides to Action: Exploring Kinds of Know-How | p. 654 |
Theory in a Practice Discipline Part II: Practice Oriented Research | p. 665 |
The Significance of Empirical Research for Nursing | p. 679 |
Conceptualizing the Research Process | p. 684 |
Research for a Practice Profession | p. 693 |
The Interaction Between Theory and Research | p. 701 |
Philosophy, Science, Theory: Interrelationships and Implications for Nursing Research | p. 709 |
The Relationship Between Theory and Research: A Double Helix | p. 716 |
Nursing Philosophy and Nursing Research: In Apposition or Opposition? | p. 727 |
Toward a New View of Science: Implications for Nursing Research | p. 732 |
Scientific Inquiry in Nursing: A Model for a New Age | p. 742 |
Author Index | p. 761 |
Subject Index | p. 769 |
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