PART I: CONCEPTUALIZATION

1. The Nature of Knowledge Needed for Nursing Practice
2. Nursing Models: Normal Science for Nursing Practice
3. Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Critical Thinking Structures
4. Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Moral Obligations

PART II: APPLICATION

Section 1: Nursing Philosophies

5. Nightingale's Philosophy in Nursing Practice
6. Watson's Philosophy in Nursing Practice
7. Benner's Philosophy in Nursing Practice

Section 2: Nursing Models

8. Johnson's Behavioral System Model in Nursing Practice
9. King's Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment in Nursing Practice
10. Levine's Conservation Model in Nursing Practice
11. Neuman's Systems Model in Nursing Practice
12. Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory in Nursing Practice
13. Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings in Nursing Practice
14. Roy's Adaptation Model in Nursing Practice

Section 3: Nursing Theories

15. Orlando's Nursing Process Theory in Nursing Practice
16. Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory in Nursing Practice
17. Mercer's Becoming a Mother Theory in Nursing Practice
18. Leininger's Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality in Nursing Practice
19. Parse's Theory of Human Becoming in Nursing Practice
20. Newman's Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness in Nursing Practice

PART III: EXPANSION

21. Areas for Further Development of Theory-Based Nursing Practice
22. Nursing Philosophies, Models, and Theories: A Focus on the Future

Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application, 5th Edition covers the development of nursing theory; the application of different nursing theories, models and philosophies; and the expansion of these practices with a look toward the future. This text provides the opportunity for students who have learned the background of nursing theory using the companion title, Nursing Theorists and Their Work, to apply what they have learned to actual nursing practice through various patient scenarios.

• Real-life case history examples included in application chapters promotes evidence-based practice and further demonstrates how a theory is used in practical situations.
• Consistent case history featuring the patient Debbie in every chapter and the nursing plan that follows help you apply philosophies, theories and models presented in the text.
• Critical thinking exercises provide a more application-based approach rather than just contemplation of theories presented.
• Chapters written by contributors who utilize the work offer a unique approach to using theory in practice.
• Nursing metaparadigm discussion illustrates the four center concepts with which the discipline is concerned to help you see the scope of concern for the profession.
• Logical organization presents content in three distinct parts.
• Glossary offers quick access to key terms throughout the text.

• Updated nursing application examples feature realistic scenarios that promote evidence-based practice. Scenarios have been updated using references to current literature and evidence-based clinical research.
• New information on the benefits and cautions associated with evidence-based practice, including a new discussion of "praxis," a dynamic process where theory and practice come together.
• Updated critical thinking exercises reflect the role of the nursing professional and advanced nursing practice, encouraging a higher level of thinking regarding the integration of theory and practice.