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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, 4th edition
This advanced nursing practice theories text by Janie B. Butts and Karen L. Rich tackles a familiar problem: theory that reads as too abstract for the ward and too vague for the exam. It starts with how philosophical thinking and theory construction work, then moves through the nursing models and interdisciplinary theories an advanced practice nurse is likely to encounter, and shows what each one is good for.
It is written for two audiences at once: students meeting philosophy of science for the first time, and practising APRNs who need a theoretical frame for a project, a policy argument or a patient care model.
What the book covers
- Philosophy of science foundations: how knowledge is constructed and why it matters to a clinical discipline.
- Grand nursing theories and conceptual models, treated critically rather than reverentially.
- Middle range practice theories for clinical projects and research questions.
- Interdisciplinary theories drawn from the social sciences, ethics and health policy.
- Application and analysis: how to select, critique and defend a theoretical framework.
Who this book is for
- MSN, DNP and PhD nursing students building a theoretical framework for a project or dissertation.
- Advanced practice registered nurses grounding a care model or policy position.
- Nurse educators teaching theory and philosophy of nursing science.
- Nurses preparing for advanced certification that requires theoretical foundations.
What is new in the fourth edition
- A new chapter on public health theory covering pandemics, disaster nursing and environmental health crises.
- Expanded content on health disparities and on gender theory.
- Revised case studies throughout.
- Updated companion material to support coursework.
Book details
- Title: Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Authors: Janie B. Butts, Karen L. Rich
- Edition: 4th
- Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning
- ISBN-13: 9781284228823
- Format: Paperback, 750 pages
Questions buyers ask
Who is this book written for?
MSN, DNP and PhD nursing students building a theoretical framework, along with practising APRNs, nurse educators and nurses preparing for advanced certification.
Do I need a background in philosophy to use it?
No. The book starts with how philosophical thinking and theory construction work before moving into the nursing models themselves, so no prior background is assumed.
What is new in the fourth edition?
A new chapter on public health theory covering pandemics, disaster nursing and environmental health crises, plus expanded coverage of health disparities and gender theory, revised case studies, and updated companion material.
Does it cover theories from outside nursing?
Yes. Alongside grand nursing theories and middle range practice theories, it covers interdisciplinary theories drawn from the social sciences, ethics and health policy.
Is this the paperback edition?
Yes. ISBN 9781284228823 is the Jones and Bartlett Learning paperback, 750 pages.
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