Publisher's Synopsis
Theories are a set of interrelated concepts that give a systematic view of a phenomenon (an observable fact or event) that is explanatory & predictive in nature. Theories are composed of concepts, definitions, models, propositions & are based on assumptions. They are derived through two principal methods; deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Nursing theorists use both of these methods.This book is prepared to introduce nursing students to theories in nursing in simple language and to the points so as to make the topic simpler.The book includes brief about what is theories and theories in nursing, nursing theories of many well known personalities, Application of these theories in nursing process.