NPA Q1 2026

Nursing | Research & Theory

Theoretical Basis for Nursing, North American Edition 7th Edition Author: Melanie McEwen, Evelyn M. Wills Description Providing an essential overview of nursing theory in a single, straightforward text, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 7th Edition, by Melanie McEwen, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN and Evelyn M Wills, PhD equips students with the knowledge to apply theory to practice. This AJN Award-winning resource moves beyond concepts to teach students how to think critically and to analyze, evaluate, and apply theories with confidence. Known as a concise and contemporary nursing theory text, the 7th Edition reflects the growing professional emphasis on clinical judgment, evidence based practice, and the latest AACN Essentials . This edition also features a new chapter on informatics and expanded coverage of shared theories from related fields, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for both teaching and learning. Features • NEW! Informatics chapter explores theories supporting data, technology, and analytics, equipping students with essential knowledge for modern healthcare delivery. • Unique! Applying the Essentials boxes highlight how topics align with the latest AACN Essentials, ensuring students meet core competencies for professional nursing education. • Links to Practice presents clinically related examples and tools, helping students directly apply theoretical content in their own practice and research. • Case Studies at the beginning and end of chapters relate content to the everyday experiences of a nurse, making complex theories more understandable and relevant. Learning Activities provide critical thinking questions and projects to stimulate classroom discussion and reinforce understanding of key topics. • Exemplars in five key chapters discuss scholarly studies from multiple perspectives, offering a deep dive into concept analysis, theory development, and evaluation. • Visually engaging illustrations, including diagrams and conceptual models, appear throughout the text to help readers grasp and retain key theories more effectively.

ISBN: 9781975261870 Specs: Page Count: 200 Publication: 20-02-2026

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in 10-03-2022 6th Edition | ISBN: 9781975175658

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