Nursing Theorists and Their Work

Each theorist chapter is written by a scholar specializing in that particular theorists work, often having worked closely with the theorists, to provide the most accurate and complete information possible Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each theorist chapter help students to process the theory presented and apply it to personal and hypothetical practice situations. Case studies at the end of each theorist chapter put the theory into a larger perspective, demonstrating how it can be applied to practice Theory-specific diagrams help students to visualize and better understand inherently abstract concepts Brief Summary sections in each theorist chapter help students review for tests and validate comprehension: Major Concepts and Definitions boxes; Points for Further Study sections; Quotes from the theorist; Extensive bibliographies New information on international theorists will be included New information the topic of clinical reasoning and judgment and how it relates to the various theories presented will be included The new AACN Essentials will be addressed and included where appropriate throughout the text