Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice / [edited by] Janie B. Butts, Karen L. Rich.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Philosophy of science : an introduction -- The evolution of nursing science -- The essentials of the doctor of nursing practice : a philosophical perspective -- Theory as practice -- Components and levels of abstraction in nursing knowledge -- Complexity science and complex adaptive systems -- Critical theory and emancipatory knowing -- Feminist ethics : some applicable thoughts for advanced practice nurses -- Theories and models in ethics -- Educational and learning theories -- Health behavior theories -- Theories focused on interpersonal relationships -- Environmental philosophy and theories -- Economic theories -- Theories of organizational behavior and leadership -- Theoretical approaches to quality improvement -- Models and theories focused on nursing goals and functions -- Models and theories focused on a systems approach -- Models and theories focused on human existence and universal energy -- Models and theories focused on competencies and skills -- Theories focused on caring -- Models and theories focused on culture -- The praxis theory of suffering -- Theory testing and theory evaluation -- Using theory in evidence-based advanced nursing practice.