TY - BOOK AU - Chinn, Peggy L., AU - Kramer, Maeona K., TI - Theory and nursing: a systematic approach SN - 9780801679476 AV - RT84.5 .C48 1995 PY - 1995/// CY - St. Louis, Missouri PB - Mosby KW - Nursing theory N1 - First published in 1978; this 4th edition expands the discussion of nursing theory development and its application to research and clinical practice; Includes bibliographical references and index ; Introduction to theory in nursing -- The nursing metaparadigm -- Theory development and role of nurses -- Grand, middle-range and practice theories -- Evaluation of theory in research and practice -- Applying theories to practice N2 - A foundational text in nursing theory, offering a systematic introduction for students and practitioners to develop theoretical frameworks and link them to professional practice ER -