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Martha Rogers: The Science of Unitary Human Beings (Notes on Nursing Theories)
Martha Rogers The Science of Unitary Human Beings - Notes on Nursing Theories Author:Dr. Louette R. Johnson Lutjens The publication of Martha Rogers' Theoretical Basis of Nursing in 1970 pioneered a radical shift in thinking within the nursing profession. There is now a large community of nurse scholars who conduct research and practice based on Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings. This book is the first volume in a new series of monographs which ... more »provides the reader with a concise description of conceptual frameworks and theories in nursing. It presents the nursing theory of Martha Rogers including its origins, underlying assumptions, major concepts and propositions, and examples of its applications to practice and research. It presents in a clear, concise manner a model of nursing that is the basis for explication of other nursing conceptualizations including Newman, Parse and Fitzpatrick. Rogers envisions nursing as a compassionate concern for maintaining and promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for and rehabilitating the sick. Her Science of Unitary Human Beings, with its high respect for the individual, has identified the phenomenon that is the centre of nursing's purpose, the person as a unified whole. The booklet is thus helpful for the undergraduate nursing student as well as the more advanced student or nurse interested in a quick review.SERIES BLURBThe purpose of this series of monographs is to provide the reader with a concise description of conceptual frameworks and theories in nursing. It is not intended to replace the primary works of nurse theorists, but to provide direction for their use. Designed for the undergraduate student, these monographs will also be helpful guides for graduate students and faculty.Due to the complexity of existing books and chapters on nursing conceptual frameworks and theories, students often have difficulty understanding and incorporating nursing theory into their practice. The concise mongraphs of this series include a biosketch of the theorist, origin of the theory, assumptions, concepts, propositions, examples for application to practice and research, glossary of terms, and a bibliogrpahy of classic works, critiques, and research. Organization of the information in this manner will facilitate student understanding and use, thereby broadening the base of nursing science.« less