Foundation of Humanistic Nursing Theory
Logic of Phenomenological Methodology
Paterson & Zderad's
HUMANISTIC NURSING THEORY
INFORMATION WEBSITE
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Karen Decker-Brown RN MSN ANP
Anchorage, Alaska
The purpose of this website is to provide internet information accessible world-wide about nursing theory, particularly information on "Humanistic Nursing" theory as developed by Josephine G. Paterson and Loretta Zderad.
The objectives in providing this website include:
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Add to the resources available worldwide on nursing theory and nursing theorists.
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To fill a void in nursing information available on the internet.
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To promote international understanding of nursing theory.
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Promote public understanding of nursing.
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Promote nursing as a desirable profession.
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Encourage dialogue about Humanistic Nursing Theory.
Nursing theory is essential to the framework of nursing practice. Nursing theory information will assist in guiding individual practice and research methods.
All the information provided about Josephine G. Paterson and Loretta Zderad within these pages is authored and maintained by Karen Decker-Brown except where referenced or indicated. It is designed to be as accurate and informative as possible. It is not designed to replace reading their theory book but to give an overview and insight for others to learn more. Permission to quote and utilize the contents from Paterson & Zderad's Humanistic Nursing Publication # 41-2218, ISBN # 0-88737-398-4, Copyright 1988 by the National League for Nursing (NLN) http://www.nln.org has been granted by the publisher for use in this website. This copyright permission does not extend beyond this site. All quotes come from Paterson & Zderad's Humanistic Nursing (1976/1988) published by the National League for Nursing and Jones and Bartlett Publishers unless otherwise referenced.
This website is linked to the Nursing Theory Page http://www.sandiego.edu/nursing/theory which is an ongoing collaborative international group effort to provide nursing theory information to all those interested in the theoretical foundations of nursing. The Nursing Theory Link Page http://healthsci.clayton.edu/eichelberger/nursing.htm also provides information access to nursing theory links.
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