LibGuides: Graduate Nursing: Theory

Scholarly Articles about Nursing Theories

Search template for articles related to nursing theories in CINAHL database
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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice by Janie B. Butts; Karen L. Rich
Call Number: RT42 .P56 2022
Publication Date: 2022
This is a print version of the 2022 textbook used for NG701 Theoretical Foundations. It is located in the librarian's office on the North Atlanta (Norcross) campus. It's available whenever the librarian is present, unless another student has already checked it out.
Middle Range Theory for Nursing by Mary Jane Smith; Patricia R. Liehr
Call Number: RT84.5 .M357 2018
Publication Date: 2018
This book describes 13 different nursing theories. It is located in the librarian's office on the North Atlanta (Norcross) campus. It's available whenever the librarian is present, unless another student has already checked it out.
Nursing Theorists and Their Work by Martha Raile Alligood
Call Number: RT84.5 .N9 2018
Publication Date: 2018
This book provides an in-depth look at 39 nursing theorists. It is located in the librarian's office on the North Atlanta (Norcross) campus. It's available whenever the librarian is present, unless another student has already checked it out.