Cultural and Spiritual Awareness
Chapter 21 Cultural and Spiritual Awareness Tim J. Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE [10 People, 10 Colors] —JAPANESE PROVERB Thanks to the previous author of this chapter—Valerie Eschiti, PhD, RN, CHTP, AHN-BC….
Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present
Chapter 9 Image of Nursing Influences of the Present Margi Schultz, PhD, RN, CNE, PLNC The past is not simply the past, but a prism through which the subject filters his…
Using Nursing Research in Practice
Chapter 24 Using Nursing Research in Practice Mary Mackenburg-Mohn, RN, PhD, CNP The new challenge is for nurses to use research methods that can clearly explicate the essential nature, meanings and…
Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present
Chapter 6 Historical Perspectives Influences on the Present JoAnn Zerwekh, MSN, EdD, RN History repeats itself because each generation refuses to read the minutes of the last meeting. —ANONYMOUS Nursing has…
Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory in Nursing Practice
Chapter 16 Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory in Nursing Practice Margaret E. Erickson Modeling and Role-Modeling is based on the philosophy that all humans have the desire to live healthy, happy…
Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory in Nursing Practice
Chapter 12 Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory in Nursing Practice Violeta Ann Berbiglia∗ Nurses work in life situations with others to bring about conditions that are beneficial to persons nursed. Nursing…
Mercer’s Becoming a Mother Theory in Nursing Practice
Chapter 17 Mercer’s Becoming a Mother Theory in Nursing Practice Molly Meighan Although guidelines, printed handouts, and educational materials are important, they cannot replace a nurse’s dialogue with the mother…
Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness in Nursing Practice
Chapter 20 Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness in Nursing Practice Janet Witucki Brown and Martha Raile Alligood Nurses practicing within this perspective experience the joy of participating in…
Nursing Models: Normal Science for Nursing Practice
Chapter 2 Nursing Models Normal Science for Nursing Practice Angela F. Wood∗ In the sciences, the formation of specialized journals, the foundation of specialist societies and claim for a special…
Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality in Nursing Practice
Chapter 18 Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality in Nursing Practice Marilyn R. McFarland∗ Nursing is a learned, humanistic, and scientific profession and discipline focused on human care…
