Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Theoretical Basis for Nursing by Melanie McEwen is a comprehensive resource published by Wolters Kluwer in 2023. This sixth edition spans 604 pages and is presented in English, offering an essential overview of nursing theory designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary to apply these theories in practice. The book emphasizes critical thinking and analysis, enabling readers to evaluate and implement nursing theories confidently, regardless of their prior experience.
Readers will find that this edition reflects contemporary trends in nursing, focusing on clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. It addresses situation-specific theories and their relevance to nursing, making it a valuable tool for both nursing students and practicing professionals. The text is extensively researched and features engaging learning elements, providing a clear and accessible guide to enhancing nursing practice.
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4-Star Review from Doody’s Review Service
Providing an essential overview of nursing theory in a single, straightforward text, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 6th Edition, equips students with the knowledge and understanding to apply nursing theory to practice and improve as nurses. Unlike some nursing theory texts, this AJN Award-winning resource goes beyond demonstrating the application of theory to teach students–regardless of their level of experience in theory–to think critically and analyze, evaluate, and apply theories with confidence.
This updated 6th Edition remains the most concise and contemporary nursing theory text available, reflecting the growing professional emphasis on clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, situation-specific theories, and their relationship to theory in nursing. Extensively researched, easy to read, and rich with engaging learning features, this acclaimed text provides nursing students and practicing nurses alike with an approachable guide to being a better nurse.
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