Frameworks for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research: Philosophies, Theories, Models, and Taxonomies

Description

This resource illuminates the daunting task of understanding and applying philosophies, theories, models, and taxonomies in nursing practice and research at the master’s or doctoral level. Distinguished by a unique organizational structure, the text is divided into two broad areas of practice/focus: individuals and families (Part II) and communities, populations, and systems (Part III). The frameworks in each area are organized conceptually into 17 chapters, many of which are interdisciplinary, thus not commonly found in nursing theory texts. This unique organizational structure enables readers to acquire both a broad overview of frameworks useful in nursing practice and research, and to focus on frameworks relevant to specific practice areas and concepts of interest.

Frameworks for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research also provides foundational knowledge to enhance the nurse’s understanding and appreciation of frameworks used in practice and research (Part I). Application is woven throughout the text and culminates with chapters devoted to the use/implementation of frameworks for nurse educators, clinicians, leaders, and researchers (Part IV). Learner-focused features of the text include key terms; objectives; application boxes highlighting published studies that have employed selected frameworks, thereby bringing theoretical content into practice; and bulleted summaries to enhance the learning experience.

Key Features

• Describes a broad spectrum of philosophies, theories, models, and taxonomies underpinning graduate-level nursing roles
• Uniquely organized by conceptual areas, thereby integrating nursing and non-nursing frameworks
• Facilitates easy comparison of frameworks within each conceptual area
• Delivers strategies for using theory and discusses integration of theory, research, and practice
• Includes application boxes highlighting published studies, as well as objectives, key terms, and bulleted chapter summaries

Table of Contents

1. Contributors
2. Preface
3. Acknowledgments
4. Share Frameworks for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research: Philosophies, Theories, Models, and Taxonomies
5. PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
   1. Understanding Theoretical Concepts – Rose Utley
   2. Strategies for Using Frameworks – Rose Utley
   3. The Relationship Among Theory, Research, and Practice – Lucretia Smith
6. PART II: FRAMEWORKS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
   1. Frameworks for Behavioral Change – Kristina Henry
   2. Care and Caring Frameworks – Rose Utley
   3. Human Development Frameworks – Rose Utley
   4. Frameworks for Teaching and Learning – Rose Utley
   5. Moral and Ethical Perspectives – Rose Utley
   6. Health and Illness Frameworks – Lucretia Smith
   7. Interpersonal and Family Frameworks – Kristina Henry and Lucretia Smith
   8. Needs-Based Frameworks – Rhea Faye Felicilda-Reynaldo and Lucretia Smith
   9. Physiological Frameworks – Lucretia Smith
   10. Psychological Frameworks – Kristina Henry
   11. Role-Related Frameworks – Rose Utley
7. PART III: FRAMEWORKS FOR COMMUNITIES, POPULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS
   1. Economic Frameworks – Kristina Henry
   2. Community and Population Health Frameworks – Lucretia Smith
   3. Organizational System Frameworks – Kristina Henry
   4. Leadership Frameworks for Organizational Systems – Kristina Henry
   5. Frameworks for Evaluation – Rose Utley
   6. Sociocultural Frameworks – Kristina Henry
8. PART IV: APPLICATION OF FRAMEWORKS TO NURSING ROLES
   1. Application of Frameworks to the Nurse Educator Role – Rose Utley
   2. Application of Frameworks to the Clinician Role – Maria Kenneally and Rose Utley
   3. Application of Frameworks to Leadership Roles in Nursing – Kristina Henry
   4. Application of Frameworks to the Nurse Researcher Role – Lucretia Smith
   5. Index

Authors Biography

Rose Utley, PhD, RN, CNE, is a professor at Missouri State University, where she teaches research, nursing theory, learning theory, and health policy in the master’s and doctor of nursing practice (DNP) programs.

Kristina Henry, DNP, RN, NE-BC, was the BSN program director and an assistant professor at Missouri State University from 2012 to 2016. Her practice and research focus is leadership, change, and quality improvement.

Lucretia Smith, PhD, RN, CDE, has taught medical–surgical nursing, community nursing, pediatric nursing, and culture-based nursing courses for nearly 20 years. Her clinical experience spans nearly 25 years and includes medical–surgical acute care, pediatric acute care, and pediatric home care. She is a certified diabetic educator (CDE) with current research exploring how family dynamics affect diabetes and the effects of diabetes on the family.