Title: THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL MODELS, INCORPORATING NURSING INTO ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING - Advanced Practice Nursing
Headings: THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL MODELS
THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL MODELS
INCORPORATING NURSING INTO ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING

Content: This model may be identical to one of the publicized nursing theories, or it may be based on a theoretical perspective from another discipline. In some instances, eclectic models are used in which nurses combine elements from established nursing theories or theories from other disciplines. New nursing theories continue to be developed. Of particular importance is the delineation of nursing theories that incorporate various cultural perspectives, because the Western philosophical perspective to date has not pervaded many of the existing theories. There has been much discussion about whether one grand nursing theory is needed. Would the existence of a grand or meta-theory be advantageous to the progression of the profession and discipline? Riehl-Sisca (1989) stated that nursing has benefited from having a multiplicity of theories. The wide range of perspectives elaborated in these theories has helped nurses to more clearly define the nature of the discipline and profession, to evaluate various approaches that can be employed in practice, and to respect diversity as a positive element. Alligood and Marriner-Tomey (2005) identified seven theorists who have developed primary grand theories or conceptual frameworks for nursing: Johnson (1980), King (1971), Levine (1967), Neuman (1974), Orem (1980), Rogers (1970), and Roy (1984).