LibGuides: DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice): Find Theories

Nursing Theory

The links below are for resources, books, ebooks, and reference texts, that will assist you when first looking for, and understanding, theories of nursing. These resources are available through Lavery Library.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice by Lisa Astalos Chism
Call Number: Upper Level RT75 .C55 2019
ISBN: 9781284141856
Publication Date: 2017-10-27
Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice by Marilyn E. Parker
ISBN: 9780803616363
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Note this is an ebook and is available through the Library's online Collections.
Nursing Theorists and Their Work by Martha Raile Alligood
Call Number: Upper Level RT84.5 .N9 2018
ISBN: 9780323757027
Publication Date: 2021-10-21
Nursing Theory by Martha Raile Alligood
Call Number: Upper Level RT84.5 .N94 2013
ISBN: 9780323091893
Publication Date: 2013-08-13
Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice by William K. Cody
Call Number: Upper Level RT84.5 .P53 2006
ISBN: 0763740306
Publication Date: 2006-02-08
Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice by Janie B. Butts; Karen L. Rich
Call Number: Upper Level RT84.5 .P56 2011
ISBN: 9780763779863
Publication Date: 2010-09-09

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Nursing Theory Resources at Fisher
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Theory Resources Outside Fisher

The resources below are from outside of Fisher and Lavery Library; they have been created and are maintained by other academic professionals.

Nurse Theories & Theorists
Guide from the University of Connecticut Library. Hints on databases searching, links to outside websites, and a short list of theorists.
Nursing Theory
From Clayton State University, School of Nursing. Lists and links to theory resources from a variety of sources.
Nursing Theory and Research
A collection of curated websites from the University of San Diego, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science. The individual websites have been created by experts on nursing theories.
Nursology
From the About page: "Nursology.net is a web site for nurse scholars, developed and maintained by nurse scholars. Specifically, the web site is a repository for resources about nursing conceptual models, grand theories, middle-range theories, and situation-specific theories, philosophies and associated methodologies."

Theory List

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Use this link to review selected theories from nursing and beyond. Already have your theory? Use the Next Steps link to start researching the historical foundations.

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Historical Foundations
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