Analyzing and Conceptualizing the Theoretical Foundations of Nursing de Janice M. Morse

Analyzing and Conceptualizing the Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

Janice M. Morse

Delivers all information required for mandatory Theoretical Foundations of Nursing course in one book

By embracing the major conceptual and theoretical contributions to nursing research that are outside of traditional nursing theory, this is an vital resource for nurse researchers, and one that is indispensible for doctoral nursing students embarking on their dissertations. Containing the full complement of information required for the mandatory Theoretical Foundations of Nursing course for PhD programs, this text disseminates the foundational skills needed for excellence in research and scholarship. The book examines in-depth the components of nursing theory and the types and uses of theory in nursing research and practice, and teaches students about the nature and use of concepts, how to think critically, and ways of thinking that are essential for nursing research.

This text contains information for developing concepts and mid-range theory, using a variety of qualitative research methods, developing theoretical scope by linking mid-range theories, and moving knowledge towards certainty and evidence. It also illustrates the construction of frameworks for quantitative inquiry, exploring theory in mixed-method design, and how theory develops knowledge. Each method includes a description of the methodological approach and examples of subsequent concept or theory development. The text includes several methods for the development of concepts, micro- and mid-range theories using qualitative research, and the new trend towards moving these qualitative theories to practice-based evidence. Each section of the book contains pragmatic examples and supplementary activities that encourage inquiry. An Instructors Manual facilitates the teaching of content to enhance student learning.

Key Features:

Teaches the significance of and foundations of Perspective, Concepts, Qualitatively-Derived Theory, Quantitative Frameworks, Quantitative Theoretical Development, Knowledge Development from Research, Application, and Evidence

Focuses on current nursing research and how it is used in practice today

Demonstrates the significant relationship between theory, research, knowledge development, evidence and practice

Promotes excellence in scholarship and research

Includes extensive Instructor s Manual

to facilitate teaching of content "

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Janice M. Morse lives in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born an only child in Beaumont, Texas, to Scots-Irish parents who married late in life. She grew up in the '50s and '60s loving classical to rock and roll music, and reading. She wanted to learn music and play the piano, but never got a piano. Writing was also a dream, but it did not happen as a child. Only as an adult did she learn advanced music by playing hand bells, and she wrote for her church newsletter. "My Irish great-grandfather was a poet and my Scottish father wrote for his fraternal organization. I started writing poetry when my daughter was dating a young man who was obviously looking for answers for his own life. It just poured out on a piece of paper as if someone invisible was moving my hand. From then on, I realized I had the gift of poetry. All I had to do was listen for the inspiration."