Afaf Meleis’ Transitions Theory offers a comprehensive framework to understand the process of transition in individuals, particularly in health care contexts. The theory…

Marlaine Smith’s Theory of Unitary Caring integrates the concepts of caring and humanistic nursing into a unified framework. The theory focuses on the interconnectedness…

Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, and Mary Ann Swain’s Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory provides a holistic framework for nursing practice. This theory emphasizes understanding…

Josephine Paterson and Loretta Zderad’s Humanistic Nursing Theory emphasizes the relational and humanistic aspects of nursing. Unlike other models that focus solely on…

Faye Abdellah’s 21 Nursing Problems is a patient-centered nursing theory that focuses on addressing specific nursing problems to improve care outcomes. This theory…

Myra Levine’s Conservation Model emphasizes the importance of conserving a patient’s energy, structural integrity, personal integrity, and social integrity to promote healing and well-being.…

Dorothy E. Johnson’s Behavioral System Model is a foundational theory in nursing that emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing a patient’s behavior…

Rosemarie Rizzo Parse’s Human Becoming Theory offers a unique perspective on nursing by emphasizing the patient’s experiences, choices, and quality of life. Rooted…

Joyce Travelbee’s Human-to-Human Relationship Model emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions between nurses and patients in fostering healing and well-being. This theory highlights…