Theory and Nursing: Integrated Knowledge Development [Paperback]

Peggy L. Chinn PhD RN FAAN (Author), Maeona K. Kramer APRN PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0323003176 | ISBN-13: 978-0323003179 | Edition: 5

Regarded as a classic in its field, THEORY AND NURSING helps students develop a solid foundation by providing a comprehensive review of nursing's fundamental patterns of knowing. This is the only text available that contains a thorough explanation of nursing theory, critical evaluation, knowledge development and evolution and its contribution to the profession. Knowledge development content is expanded in this edition to include aesthetic, ethical, personal and empirical knowledge.

* Comprehensive discussion of theory, theory development, and the relationship of theory to nursing research and practice. * Inclusion of discussion of mid-range theories which are more closely linked to the needs and demands of nursing practice. * Summary overview of the works of several major nursing theorists. * Logical organization. * Clear, understandable language.

Product Details

• Paperback: 265 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323003176
• ISBN-13: 978-0323003179
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,885,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peggy L. Chinn, RN, PhD, FAAN is Professor Emerita of Nursing at the University of Connecticut. Her BS in nursing is from the University of Hawaii, and Master's and PhD degrees from the University of Utah. She authors books and journal articles in the areas of nursing theory, feminism and nursing, the art of nursing, and nursing education. Her current focus for activism is the Nurse Manifest Project, a web-based project (www.nursemanifest.com) to inspire grass-roots action by nurses to shape the future of nursing and health care. Co-founded with Richard Cowling (University of North Carolina Greensboro) and Sue Hagedorn (University of Colordado), the project incorporates Peace and Power approaches to creating change. She nurtures peace and tranquility in daily living by playing the harp, quilting, drumming and chanting and meditative walking.

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