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
Edition11th edition.
PublicationSt. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2026]
Copyright Date©2026
Descriptionxiv, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN0443110328
ISBN9780443110320