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. 2003 Jul-Sep;38(3):21-30, 36.
doi: 10.1111/j.0029-6473.2003.t01-1-00021.x.

The living tree of nursing theories

Charlotte Tourville  1 , Karen Ingalls
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The living tree of nursing theories

Charlotte Tourville et al. Nurs Forum. 2003 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Topic: Three behavioral theories have been used to develop major nursing theories: interactive, systems, and developmental.

Purpose: To provide a symbolic image as a framework for nurses to visualize the multitude of nursing theories starting with the first nurse theorist, Florence Nightingale.

Sources: Published research articles, authors' experience, educational classes and workshops.

Conclusions: The Living Tree helps organize various nursing theories so a nurse can apply the theories to practice.

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