Philosophies & Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice

PartI Foundations of Nursing Science
Chapter1 Philosophy of Science: An Introduction
Chapter2 The Evolution of Nursing Science
Chapter3 The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective
PartII The Structure and Function of Theory
Chapter4 Theory as Practice
Chapter5 Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge
PartIII Interdisciplinary Philosophies and Theories
Chapter6 Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems
Chapter7 Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowing
Chapter8 Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses
Chapter9 Theories and Models in Ethics
Chapter10 Educational and Learning Theories
Chapter11 Health Behavior Theories
Chapter12 Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter13 Environmental Philosophy and Theories
Chapter14 Economic Theories
Chapter15 Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Chapter16 Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement
PartIV Select Nursing Models and Theories
Chapter17 Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions
Chapter18 Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach
Chapter19 Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy
Chapter20 Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills
Chapter21 Theories Focused on Caring
Chapter22 Models and Theories Focused on Culture
Chapter23 The Praxis Theory of Suffering
PartV Tools for Integrating and Disseminating Knowledge in Advanced Nursing Practice
Chapter24 Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation
Chapter25 Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice