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Theoretical Basis for Nursing
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7
ISBN/ISSN:
9781975261870
Publication Date:
February 9, 2026
2026-02-09
9781975261870
Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026. Providing an essential overview of nursing theory in ...
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Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026.
Providing an essential overview of nursing theory in a single, straightforward text, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 7th Edition, by Melanie McEwen, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN and Evelyn M Wills, PhD equips students with the knowledge to apply theory to practice. This AJN Award-winning resource moves beyond concepts to teach students how to think critically and to analyze, evaluate, and apply theories with confidence. Known as a concise and contemporary nursing theory text, the 7th edition reflects the growing professional emphasis on clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and the latest AACN Essentials. This edition also features a new chapter on informatics and expanded coverage of shared theories from related fields, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for both teaching and learning.
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Edition7ISBN/ISSN9781975261870Product FormatPaperback BookTrim Size7 x 10Pages656Edition7Publication DateFebruary 9, 2026Weight2.4
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- MELANIE MCEWEN
- EVELYN M. WILLS RN Ph.D.
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Unit I: Introduction to Theory
Chapter 1: Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
Chapter 2: Overview of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 3: Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms
Chapter 4: Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing
Chapter 5: Theory Analysis and Evaluation
Unit II: Nursing Theories
Chapter 6: Overview of Grand Nursing Theories
Chapter 7: Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs
Chapter 8: Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process
Chapter 9: Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process
Chapter 10: Introduction to Middle-Range Nursing Theories
Chapter 11: Overview of Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories
Chapter 12: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory
Unit III: Shared Theories Used by Nurses
Chapter 13: Theories From the Sociologic Sciences
Chapter 14: Theories From the Behavioral Sciences
Chapter 15: Theories From the Biomedical Sciences
Chapter 16: Theories, Models, and Frameworks from Leadership and Management
Chapter 17: Learning Theories
Chapter 18: Ethical Theories and Principles
Chapter 19: Theories, Models and Frameworks Supporting Data, Technology and Analytics in Healthcare
Unit IV: Application of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 20: Application of Theory in Nursing Practice
Chapter 21: Application of Theory in Nursing Research
Chapter 22: Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management
Chapter 23: Application of Theory in Nursing Education
Chapter 24: Future Issues in Nursing Theory
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- NEW! Informatics chapter explores theories supporting data, technology, and analytics, equipping students with essential knowledge for modern healthcare delivery.
- Unique! Applying the Essentials boxes highlight how topics align with the latest AACN Essentials, ensuring students meet core competencies for professional nursing education.
- Links to Practice presents clinically related examples and tools, helping students directly apply theoretical content in their own practice and research.
- Case Studies at the beginning and end of chapters relate content to the everyday experiences of a nurse, making complex theories more understandable and relevant.
- Learning Activities provide critical thinking questions and projects to stimulate classroom discussion and reinforce understanding of key topics.
- Exemplars in five key chapters discuss scholarly studies from multiple perspectives, offering a deep dive into concept analysis, theory development, and evaluation.
- Visually engaging illustrations, including diagrams and conceptual models, appear throughout the text to help readers grasp and retain key theories more effectively.
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4-Star Review from Doody's Review Service
This book is a 'go-to' for many nurse educators and also valued by students. Thebook has maintained its quality over time, as evidenced by this seventhedition. Compared to other books about nursing theory, it is much morecomprehensive and accessible.
–Martha Scheckel, PhD, RN (The Catholic University of America)
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