"Find the thinking of 39 leading nursing theorists in one comprehensive text! Nursing Theorists and Their Work,10th Edition provides a clear, in-depth look at nursing theories of historical and international significance. Each chapter presents a key nursing theory or philosophy, showing how systematic theoretical evidence can enhance decision making, professionalism, and quality of care. Lead author Martha Raile Alligood is known nationally and internationally for her expertise in nursing theory. A classic in the field of nursing theory, this text uses objective critiques, case studies, and critical thinking activities to bridge the gap between nursing theory and application"-- Description from the publisher.

Evolution of nursing theories: --Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History and Significance / Martha Raile Alligood -- Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance / Marie Elizabeth Pokorny -- History of Nursing Science / Sonya R. Hardin -- Theory Development Process / Sonya R. Hardin -- The Structure and Analysis of Specialized Nursing Knowledge / Martha Raile Alligood -- Nursing philosophies: -- Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing / Susan A. Pfettscher -- Jean Watson: Watson's Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring / Danielle M. Leone-Sheehan -- Marilyn Anne Ray: Theory of Bureaucratic Caring / Sherrilyn Coffman -- Patricia Benner: Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice / Karen A. Brykczynski -- Kari Martinsen: Philosophy of Caring / Herdis Alvsvåg -- Katie Eriksson: Theory of Caritative Caring / Lisbet Lindholm Nyström, Unni Å. Lindström, Joan E. Zetterlund, Martha Raile Alligood -- Nursing conceptual models: -- Myra Estrin Levine: The Conservation Model / Linda C Mefford -- Martha E. Rogers: Unitary Human Beings / Mary E. Gunther -- Dorothea E. Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing / Violeta A. Berbiglia, Luu Thi Thuy -- Imogene M. King: Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment / Ann E. Fronczek, Patricia R. Messmer -- Betty Neuman: Systems Model / Theresa Gunter Lawson -- Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model / Robin Harris -- Dorothy Johnson: Behavioral System Model / Bonnie Holaday -- Theories and grand theories: -- Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer: The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice / Savina O. Schoenhofer, Marguerite J. Purnell -- Afaf Ibrahim Meleis: Transitions Theory / Eun-Ok Im -- Nola J. Pender: Health Promotion Model / Jane C. Wilson -- Madeleine M. Leininger: Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality / Marilyn R. McFarland -- Margaret A, Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness / Dorothy A. Jones, Mary T. Antonelli -- Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: Humanbecoming / Sandra Schmidt Bunkers, Debra A. Bournes, Gail J. Mitchell -- Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role-Modeling / Margaret E. Erickson -- Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory / Carrie J. Scotto -- Middle-Range Theories: -- Ramona T. Mercer: Maternal Role Attainment: Becoming a Mother / Molly Meighan -- Merle Mishel: Uncertainty in Illness Theory / Donald E. Bailey, Jr., Yingzi Zhang -- Pamela G. Reed: Self-Transcendence Theory / Pamela G. Reed -- Carolyn L. Wiener and Marylin J. Dodd: Theory of Illness Trajectory / Julie L. Murphy, Lisa Kitko, Gwen McGhan, Cynthia K. Snyder -- Georgene Gaskill Eakes, Mary Lermann Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow / Ann M. Schreier -- Phil Barker: The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery / Nancy Brookes -- Katharine Kolcaba: Theory of Comfort / April Bice -- Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory / Mary Katherine Maeve -- Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring / Danuta M. Wojnar -- Cornelia M. Ruland and Shirley M. Moore: Peaceful End-of-Life Theory / Dana M. Hansen -- The Future of Nursing Theory: -- State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory / Martha Raile Alligood.