This book is Print on Demand. Orders take 4-6 weeks to fulfill.Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice, Fifth Edition continues as an essential source for articles addressing both philosophical and theoretical topics with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, values, person-centered care, and global perspectives. Similar to the previous edition, the Fifth Edition features a more selective and contemporary range of views and articles. In addition to comprehensive section openers, the selected articles enable students not only to understand nursing theories but also apply them effectively in nursing practice. The Fifth Edition contains expanded introductory sections, new material on evidence-based practice addressing patient autonomy and control of care, and discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Represents a more selective and contemporary range of views compared to similar texts Is written for students and is very user-friendly Examines contemporary issues around evidence- and values-based practice Supports person-centered care and transformation of practice It also contains nine new articles: A Practice Discipline that's Here and Now Philosophic Position on Nature of Human Being Foundational to Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory Relational Practice and Nursing Obligations Rapture and Suffering with Technology in Nursing Exploring an Alternative Metaphor for Nursing: Relinquishing Military Images and Language Nursing Practice with Aboriginal Communities: Expanding Worldviews Optimizing Nursing Care by Integrating Theory-Driven Evidence-Based Practice What will count as evidence in the year 2050? An Ontological View of Advanced Practice Nursing Graduate courses in nursing theory and advanced practice roles in nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) courses (c) 2013 400 pages