Adjunct Faculty CUM SME, Texila American University, Coimbatore, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: indra.selvam1@gmail.com
Online published on 31 October, 2018.
Nursing theory provides a perspective from which to define the what of nursing, to describe the who of nursing (who is the client) and when nursing is needed, and to identify the boundaries and goals of nursing's therapeutic activities. Theory is fundamental to effective nursing practice and research. The professionalization of nursing has been and is being brought about through the development and use of nursing theory. In this article, various nursing theories are presented.
Nursing Theory, Nursing Practice, Nursing Research, Nursing Education
