Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice 4th Edition

Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, Fourth Edition by Janie B. Butts and Karen L. Rich — Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning

This text provides an essential foundation of nursing models and interdisciplinary theories for nurses to build their own nursing philosophies. It is beneficial for students who need an introductory understanding of philosophy as it explains how theory is constructed, and is equally suitable for learners and nurses seeking to analyze and apply that theory to advanced practice. Known as a comprehensive handbook for graduate nursing students and advanced practice nurses alike, the text incorporates middle range practice theory as well as interdisciplinary and nursing theories. Students will find a wealth of information to draw from for graduate projects, while APRNs will find research useful for patient care.

Spanning 26 chapters divided into five parts, the book addresses metatheoretical background followed by a broad range of interdisciplinary and nursing theories, models, and philosophies relevant to master's and doctoral level nursing education, particularly those in advanced practice academic programs.

The Fourth Edition introduces a new chapter on public health theory related to pandemics, disaster nursing, and environmental health crises, along with updated content related to health disparities and gender theory, revised case studies, and a new comprehensive reference grid. Both authors hold doctoral degrees in nursing and bring decades of academic and clinical expertise to this authoritative and widely respected text.