A concise, accessible introduction to the development, application and evaluation of nursing theories, this new edition of Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories & Practice provides a thorough overview of the body of knowledge on the topic, and a clear outline of their relevance to everyday nursing practice. Linking the development of theory to practice, this full-updated text features learning outcomes, key concept summaries and reflective exercises to aid the study of this key element of all modern nursing courses.


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Clearly examines the relationship between nursing theory, clinical practice and nursing roles

Accessible and user-friendly with a range of features to help study, including key concepts, learning objectives and reflective exercises

Useful for all pre-registration nursing students, as well as newly qualified nurses

Accompanied by an online resource centre featuring case studies, multiple choice questions, exercises and activities