Integrated theory and knowledge development in nursing.

Chinn, Peggy L. (Author). Kramer, Maeona K. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780323077187 (Paper)
ISBN: 0323077188 (Paper)
Physical Description: print
xiii, 272 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 8th ed. /
Publisher: St. Louis, MO : Mosby/Elsevier, c2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Nursing's fundamental patterns of knowing -- The history of knowledge development in nursing -- Emancipatory knowledge development -- Ethical knowledge development -- Personal knowledge development -- Aesthetic knowledge development -- Empiric knowledge development : conceptualizing and structuring -- Description and critical reflection of empiric theory -- Confirmation and validation of empiric knowledge using research -- Confirmation and validation of empiric knowledge in practice.