Manual for Nursing Communication Observation Tool (NCOT): Designed for Research and Teaching of Humanizing Nursing Communication Theory - Softcover

R.N, Bonnie W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1441522794 ISBN 13: 9781441522795

Publisher: Xlibris, Corp., 2009

Synopsis

"Anatomy of a TheoryBY BONNIE WEAVER BATTEY, PH.D., RN.WRITTEN BY AN EDUCATOR FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE!!!Health professionals in today’s society are moving toward the study of a philosophical, theoretical and conceptual perspective of health, illness, and healing.Educators of health care professionals are incorporating theoretical perspectives in curriculum design as well as organizational categories or genre for courses and course content.The Anatomy of a Theory Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) system develops an appreciation for the part other disciplines have played in developing nursing theory, and in the part nursing theory has played in the development of other disciplines—sociology, psychology, and philosophy.The attitude and ethics of the theory builder are presented and reviewed. The application of theory analysis to “I-Thou” theory by Martin Buber is included, and many other references are cited in this comprehensive CAI.Examples are presented, theories analyzed, understanding of the relationships of theory to research, practice, and nursing knowledge is achieved.Over Thirty Nursing-related Theories are defined and segmented into four distinctAssumptionsConceptsRelationship StatementsEvaluationAs thoughts are placed in the four columns of the sample theory analysis sheet, complex theory becomes clear, meaningful, and usable.The Anatomy of a Theory CAI is designed for use in Education forBaccalaureate, Graduate, Continuing, In-service, Distance and International programs.A.S.K. Data Systems, Inc.To request a free demonstration, e-mail niksar@aol.com.Or use the CONTACT-ASK button while visiting the web site,Or to contact the author, or bwbattey@comcast.net."

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About the Author

Author's Biography" Bonnie Weaver Battey, Ph.D., R.N., completed her undergraduate work at Valparaiso University and Wagner College, receiving a BS degree in Nursing, a MSN in Nursing Education from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, majoring in Speech Communication and Human Relations. Dr. Battey has served as faculty and administrator of associate degree, baccalaureate, and master's programs in nursing. She initiated an ADN and a BSN program in nursing, and served as an accreditation visitor over 25 years for undergraduate and graduate levels of nursing programs. Dr. Battey has authored numerous articles, chapters, several books and authored four computer instruction programs for distance education. as well as given numerous presentations at professional and lay conferences on a variety of issues in nursing and research. She has served on committees for state boards of nursing and nursing associations, as well as a volunteer Parish Nurse and lay chaplain. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the American Holistic Nurses' Association, and the Society for Spirituality, Theology and Health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Xlibris, Corp.
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441522794
• ISBN 13: 9781441522795
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100