,Copyright © 2001 F.A. Davis Company
Nursing Theories
and Nursing Practice
Marilyn E. Parker
Professor
College of Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
F.A. DAVIS COMPANY • PHILADELPHIA
,Copyright © 2001 F.A. Davis Company
F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Copyright © 2001 by F. A. Davis Company
All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
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Cover Designer: Louis J. Forgione
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treat-
ments and drug therapies undergo changes. The authors and publisher have done everything possible to make
this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The authors,
editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the
book, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice de-
scribed in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional standards of care used in
regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised always to check
product information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose and contraindications
before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Nursing theories and nursing practice / [edited by] Marilyn E. Parker.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8036-0604-4
1. Nursing—Philosophy. 2. Nursing. I. Parker, Marilyn E.
[DNLM: 1. Nursing Theory—Biography. 2. Nurses—Biography. WY 86 N9737 2000]
RT84.5 .N8793 2000
610.73'01—dc21
00-030335
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific
clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC)
Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee of $.10 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood
Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a
separate system of payment has been arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service
is: 8036-0604/01 0 ⫹ $.10.
, Copyright © 2001 F.A. Davis Company
This book is dedicated to my mother,
Lucile Marie Parker
Nursing Theories
and Nursing Practice
Marilyn E. Parker
Professor
College of Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
F.A. DAVIS COMPANY • PHILADELPHIA
,Copyright © 2001 F.A. Davis Company
F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Copyright © 2001 by F. A. Davis Company
All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or oth-
erwise, without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Acquisitions Editor: Joanne P. DaCunha, RN, MSN
Cover Designer: Louis J. Forgione
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treat-
ments and drug therapies undergo changes. The authors and publisher have done everything possible to make
this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The authors,
editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the
book, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice de-
scribed in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional standards of care used in
regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised always to check
product information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose and contraindications
before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Nursing theories and nursing practice / [edited by] Marilyn E. Parker.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8036-0604-4
1. Nursing—Philosophy. 2. Nursing. I. Parker, Marilyn E.
[DNLM: 1. Nursing Theory—Biography. 2. Nurses—Biography. WY 86 N9737 2000]
RT84.5 .N8793 2000
610.73'01—dc21
00-030335
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific
clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC)
Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee of $.10 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood
Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a
separate system of payment has been arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service
is: 8036-0604/01 0 ⫹ $.10.
, Copyright © 2001 F.A. Davis Company
This book is dedicated to my mother,
Lucile Marie Parker
