Nursing theorists and their work / [edited by] Martha Raile Alligood, PhD, RN, ANEF, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina and Sonya Renae Hardin, PhD, MBA/MHA, APRN, FAAN, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
| Other author | Alligood, Martha Raile, editor. |
| Other author | Hardin, Sonya Renae, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 11th edition. |
| Publication | St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xiv, 574 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Evolution of nursing theories: Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History and Significance / Martha Raile Alligood -- Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance / Marie Elizabeth Pokorny -- History of Nursing Science / Sonya R. Hardin -- Theory Development Process / Sonya R. Hardin -- The Structure and Analysis of Specialized Nursing Knowledge / Martha Raile Alligood -- Nursing philosophies: Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing / Susan A. Pfettscher -- Jean Watson: Watson's Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring / Danielle M. Leone-Sheehan -- Marilyn Anne Ray: Theory of Bureaucratic Caring / Sherrilyn Coffman -- Patricia Benner: Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice / Karen A. Brykczynski -- Kari Martinsen: Philosophy of Caring / Herdis Alvsvåg -- Katie Eriksson: Theory of Caritative Caring / Dagfinn Naden, Ingegerd Bergbom -- Nursing conceptual models: Myra Estrin Levine: The Conservation Model / Linda C Mefford -- Martha E. Rogers: Unitary Human Beings / Arlene T. Farren -- Dorothea E. Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing / Violeta A. Berbiglia, Luu Thi Thuy -- Imogene M. King: Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment / Ann E. Fronczek, Patricia R. Messmer -- Betty Neuman: Systems Model / Diane Breckenridge -- Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model / Robin Harris -- Dorothy Johnson: Behavioral System Model / Bonnie Holaday -- Theories and grand theories: Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer: The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice / Mary Ellen Wright -- Afaf Ibrahim Meleis: Transitions Theory / Eun-Ok Im, Yaelim Lee -- Nola J. Pender: Health Promotion Model / Jane C. Wilson -- Madeleine M. Leininger: Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality / Marilyn R. McFarland, Helen Picton -- Margaret A, Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness / Dorothy A. Jones, Jane Flanagan -- Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: Humanbecoming / Sandra Schmidt Bunkers, Debra A. Bournes, Gail J. Mitchell -- C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role-Modeling / Margaret E. Erickson -- Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory / Carrie J. Scotto -- Middle-Range Theories: Ramona T. Mercer: Maternal Role Attainment: Becoming a Mother / Jane C. Wilson -- Merle Mishel: Uncertainty in Illness Theory / Donald E. Bailey, Jr. -- Pamela G. Reed: Self-Transcendence Theory / Pamela G. Reed -- Carolyn L. Wiener and Marylin J. Dodd: Theory of Illness Trajectory / Julie L. Murphy, Lisa Kitko, Gwen McGhan, Cynthia K. Snyder -- Georgene Gaskill Eakes, Mary Lermann Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow / Ann M. Schreier -- Phil Barker: The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery / Sibel Kusdemir, Abe Oudshoorn, Jean Pierre Ndaisenga I -- Katharine Kolcaba: Theory of Comfort / April A. Braswell -- Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory / Cheryl Tatano Beck -- Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring / Holly Wei -- Cornelia M. Ruland and Shirley M. Moore: Peaceful End-of-Life Theory / Dana M. Hansen -- The Future of Nursing Theory: State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory / Martha Raile Alligood. |
| Abstract | "Presenting a key nursing theory or philosophy in each chapter, this classic reference provides a clear introduction to nursing theories of historical and international significance and explores how systematic theoretical evidence can enhance decision-making, professionalism, and quality of care."-- Description from the publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0443110328 |
| ISBN | 9780443110320 |