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NURSING Research & Theory

Theoretical Basis for Nursing 6th Edition By Melanie McEwen and Evelyn M. Wills DESCRIPTION Providing an essential overview of nursing theory in a single, straightforward text, Theoretical Basis for Nurs- ing , 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 AJNAward-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. Exten - sively 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. FEATURES ▶ NEW! Applying the Essentials boxes highlight application outlines from the latest edition of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education . ▶ NEW! Updated content enhances students’ understanding of clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and situation-specific theories, as well as their relationship to theory in nursing. ▶ Link to Practice boxes boost students’ confidence with concrete examples of how theory guides nursing practice. ▶ Case Studies guide students through the application of theory to practice, research, or other aspects of nursing. ▶ Learning Activities promote critical thinking and stimulate discussion. ▶ Exemplars teach students how to extract relevant, applicable concepts and practices from scholarly studies. ▶ Illustrations clarify theories and their applications through detailed diagrams and models.

North American Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑7565‑8 / ($93.99 / £N/A / €N/A / AU$138.00) US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI International Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑7568‑9 / ($93.99 / £59.00 / €67.00 / AU$N/A)

World exc US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Approx 640 pp / 7 x 10 / February 2022

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in February 2018 (ISBN: 978-1-4963-5120-3)

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