Nursing models, theories and practice - McKenna, Hugh P. , 1954-; Slevin, Oliver D. (Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2008)
1. Introduction : the case for theory in nursing -- 2. Theory from practice or practice from theory? -- 3. Knowing and knowledge : importance for nursing -- 4. Nursing theories and nursing roles -- 5. Nursing theories or nursing models? -- 6. Nursing theories and interpersonal relationships -- 7. Selecting a suitable therory -- 8. Research-based theories or theory-based research? -- 9. Evaluating nursing theories
Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-234) and index
Keywords: Nursing models; Nursing Theory; Nursing -- Philosophy