Unit One A Beginning Exploration of Theory in Nursing

Chapter 1 Notes on a Theoretical Framework for Nursing Research

Laurie M. Gunter

Chapter 2 Research in the Development of Nursing Theory: The Importance of a Theoretical Framework in Nursing Research

Myrtle Irene Brown

Chapter 3 Towards Development of Nursing Practice Theory

Florence S. Wald

Robert C. Leonard

Chapter 4 The Concept of Nursing Theory

Toward a Clearer Understanding of the Concept of Nursing Theory

Lorraine Olszewski Walker

Reaction to Walker's Article

Rosemary Ellis

Meta-Theories of Nursing: A Commentary on Dr. Walker's Article

Powhatan J. Wooldridge

Obfuscation or Clarification: A Reaction to Walker's Concept of Nursing Theory

Jeannette R. Folta

Clarity to What End?

James Dickoff

Patricia James

Rejoinder to Commentary: Toward a Clearer Understanding of the Concept of Nursing Theory

Lorraine Olszewski Walker

Chapter 5 Theory, Practice, and Research in Perspective

Lorraine Olszewski Walker

Chapter 6 Nursing's Theoretical Evolution

Margaret A. Newman

Chapter 7 Perspectives on Nursing Theory

Margaret E. Hardy

Unit Two Nursing Theory: Philosophical Considerations

Chapter 8 A Theory of Theories: A Position Paper

James Dickoff

Patricia James

Chapter 9 Theory in Nursing: Borrowed and Unique

Dorothy E. Johnson

Chapter 10 ReVisions in Knowledge Development: A Passion for Substance

Afaf Ibrahim Meleis

Response: ReVision and Passion

Peggy L. Chinn

Response: Early Morning Musings on the Passion for Substance

Nancy Fugate Woods

Chapter 11 Structuring the Nursing Knowledge System: A Typology of Four Domains

Hesook Suzie Kim

Response to "Structuring the Nursing Knowledge System: A Typology of Four Domains"

Ada Sue Hinshaw

Chapter 12 Philosophical Sources of Nursing Theory

Barbara Sarter

Chapter 13 Theoretical Thinking in Nursing: Problems and Prospects

Hesook Suzie Kim

Chapter 14 Nursing Theorizing as an Ethical Endeavor

Pamela G. Reed

Chapter 15 Integration of Nursing Theory and Nursing Ethics

Michael Yeo

Chapter 16 Nursing Values and Science: Toward a Science Philosophy

Susan R. Gortner

Chapter 17 Caring Knowledge and Informed Moral Passion

Jean Watson

Unit Three Nursing, Science, and Nursing Science

Chapter 18 The Nature of a Science of Nursing

Dorothy E. Johnson

Chapter 19 Values and Vicissitudes of the Scientist Nurse

Rosemary Ellis

Chapter 20 The Discipline of Nursing

Sue K. Donaldson

Dorothy M. Crowley

Chapter 21 Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing

Barbara A. Carper

Chapter 22 Holistic Man and the Science and Practice of Nursing

Sarah S. Fuller

Chapter 23 Nursing Science in Transition

Susan R. Gortner

Chapter 24 A Science of Nursing--To Be or Not to Be?

Harriet R. Feldman

Chapter 25 Nursing's Scientific Quest

Jean Watson

Chapter 26 The History and Philosophy of Nursing Science and Research

Susan R. Gortner

Chapter 27 An Analysis of Changing Trends in Philosophies of Science on Nursing Theory Development and Testing

Mary Cipriano Silva

Daniel Rothbart

Chapter 28 Toward Greater Specificity in Defining Nursing's Metaparadigm

Mary E. Conway

Chapter 29 Adopting an Evolutionary Lens: An Optimistic Approach to Discovering Strength in Nursing

Mary Carol Ramos

Chapter 30 Perspectives on Knowing: A Model of Nursing Knowledge

Maeona K. Jacobs-Kramer

Peggy L. Chinn

Response to "Perspectives on Knowing: A Model of Nursing Knowledge"

Barbara A. Carper

Chapter 31 Nursing Science: The Challenge to Develop Knowledge

Ada Sue Hinshaw

Chapter 32 Deconstructing the Dogma in Nursing Knowledge and Practice

Beth L. Rodgers

Chapter 33 Nursing's Syntax Revisited: A Critique of Philosophies Said to Influence Nursing Theories

Susan R. Gortner

Unit Four Theory Building: Development, Analysis, Evaluation

Chapter 34 Characteristics of Significant Theories

Rosemary Ellis

Chapter 35 Theories, Models, and Systems for Nursing

Rose McKay

Chapter 36 Development of Theory: A Requisite for Nursing as a Primary Health Profession

Dorothy E. Johnson

Chapter 37 Theory Construction in Nursing: An Overview

Ada K. Jacox

Chapter 38 Competing Theories of Science

Ada K. Jacox

Glen Webster

Chapter 39 Theories: Components, Development, Evaluation

Margaret E. Hardy

Chapter 40 Nursing Systems and Nursing Models

John R. Phillips

Chapter 41 A Model for Theory Development in Nursing

Peggy L. Chinn

Maeona K. Jacobs

Chapter 42 Evolving Issues in Theory Development

Gretchen Crawford

Sister Karin Dufault

Ellen B. Rudy

Chapter 43 Models for Nursing

Helen A. Bush

Chapter 44 Areas of Agreement in Nursing Theory Development

Jacquelyn Haak Flaskerud

Edward J. Halloran

Chapter 45 A Framework for Analysis and Evaluation of Conceptual Models of Nursing

Jacqueline Fawcett

Chapter 46 Models and Model Building in Nursing

Wade Lancaster

Jeanette Lancaster

Chapter 47 Conceptual Issues in Nursing

Rosemary Ellis

Chapter 48 Research Testing Nursing Theory: State of the Art

Mary Cipriano Silva

Chapter 49 Concepts, Analysis and the Development of Nursing Knowledge: The Evolutionary Cycle

Beth L. Rodgers

Unit Five Nursing Theory and Nursing Practice

Chapter 50 Closing the Practice-Theory Gap

Lucy H. Conant

Chapter 51 Theory in a Practice Discipline Part I: Practice Oriented Theory

James Dickoff

Patricia James

Ernestine Wiedenbach

Chaper 52 Theory: The Professional Dimension

Hildegard E. Peplau

Chapter 53 The Practitioner as Theorist

Rosemary Ellis

Chapter 54 Nursing Science: The Theory-Practice Linkage

Maeona K. Jacobs

Sue E. Huether

Chapter 55 The Notion of a Practice Theory

The Notion of a Practice Theory and the Relationship of Scientific and Ethical Knowledge of Practice

Jan Beckstrand

The Need for a Practice Theory as Indicated by the Knowledge Used in the Conduct of Practice

Jan Beckstrand

A Critique of Several Conceptions of Practice Theory in Nursing

Jan Beckstrand

Beckstrand's Concept of Practice Theory: A Critique

Rosemarie Marrocco Collins

John H. Fielder

A Reply to Collins and Fielder: The Concept of Theory

Jan Beckstrand

Chapter 56 Highly Technical But Yet Not Impure: Varieties of Basic Knowledge

James Dickoff

Patricia James

Chapter 57 Taking Concepts as Guides to Action: Exploring Kinds of Know-How

James Dickoff

Patricia James

Unit Six Nursing Theory and Nursing Research

Chapter 58 Theory in a Practice Discipline Part II: Practice Oriented Research

James Dickoff

Patricia James

Ernestine Wiedenbach

Chapter 59 The Significance of Empirical Research for Nursing

Rozella M. Schlotfeldt

Chapter 60 Conceptualizing the Research Process

Marjorie V. Batey

Chapter 61 Research for a Practice Profession

Susan R. Gortner

Chapter 62 The Interaction Between Theory and Research

Jeanne Quint Benoliel

Chapter 63 Philosophy, Science, Theory: Interrelationships and Implications for Nursing Research

Mary Cipriano Silva

Chapter 64 The Relationship Between Theory and Research: A Double Helix

Jacqueline Fawcett

Chapter 65 Nursing Philosophy and Nursing Research: In Apposition or Opposition?

Patricia L. Munhall

Chapter 66 Toward a New View of Science: Implications for Nursing Research

Mindy B. Tinkle

Janet L. Beaton

Chapter 67 Scientific Inquiry in Nursing: A Model for a New Age

Holly A. DeGroot

Author Index

Subject Index