Note: these readings can be stretched out over the course of the unit. You would start with the McEwen & Wills readings to get a flavor of the type of reading you will be doing. Do not panic if you have to read and re-read. It is a different kind of reading and requires time!!
McEwen, M. & Wills, E.M.. (2007) Theoretical Basis for Nursing. New York: Lippincott
Chapter 1: Philosophy, Science & 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 7, 8 & 9: Grand Theories in Nursing. Examples of Broad Theoretical Frameworks Defining the Scope, Philosophy, and General Characteristics of Nursing. These Chapters provide summaries of selected major nursing theories to aid the student in gaining an overview of conceptual models and grand theories of nursing. You may refer to this as you chose the theory you wish to critique for the course.
Chapter 10 & 11 are on Midrange Nursing Theories. These chapters give and introduction to MRT and provide summaries of selected middle range theories that are in various stages of development. You may refer to this as you chose the theory you wish to critique for the course.
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Sutherland, L.L. (2002). Ethnoctentrism in a Pluralistic Society: A concept analysis. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 13(4), pp. 274-281. This article will be used to conduct a concept analysis exercise. See group activities for Unit I.
Fawcett, J. (2000). The structure of contemporary nursing knowledge. In: Analysis and evaluation of contemporary nursing knowledge: Nursing models and theories. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. pp.3-33. This chapter will be used for discussion on world views and the structure of nursing knowledge. Please note: this article has been divided into two parts. Be sure to view both parts.
Grace, P. J. (2001). Philosophies, models, and theories: Moral obligations. In M.E. Alligood & A.M. Tomey (editors), Nursing theory: Utilization and application. St. Louis, MO: Mosby. pp. 63-79. This chapter will be used for discussion on ethical aspects of theory development and application.
Reed, P. (1989). Theorizing as an ethical endeavor. Advances in Nursing Science, 11, 1-9. This article demonstrates how theorists' world views, including assumptions, values, and beliefs, can influence theory building and application. She cautions us to be aware of our assumptions and moral attitudes related to nursing phenomena and how they might influence our theory-based practice.
Walker L.O., Avant K.C. (2005). Concept Analysis. in Walker L.O., Avant K.C., Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing. New Jersey: Pearson Education. pp. 63-83. Use for concept analysis exercise and concept analysis paper.
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