An Introduction to Theory and Reasoning in Nursing

by Betty M. Johnson and Pamela B. Webber

Book Overview

This new edition of An Introduction to Theory and Reasoning in Nursing presents the core teachings of theory, research, and reasoning. It helps nursing students develop a foundation of reasoning skills that are necessary to integrate the components of knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences into nursing practice. It provides an overview of theory and theory development while highlighting important nursing theories and theorists. Finally, it includes methods for critiquing theory and numerous examples that reinforce the practical application of theory. Outstanding Features: Nursing Story boxes illustrate the use of theory and reasoning as they relate to concepts. Theorist boxes highlight important aspects of each theorist's life, enabling students to understand the person behind the theory. Summaries of individual support theories and nursing theories identify phenomena, internal concepts or variables, propositions, assumptions, and external variables. Learning activities help students understand and apply theory, research, and reasoning. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781791030
• ISBN13: 9780781791038
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 325 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"