PartI Foundations of Nursing Science Chapter1 Philosophy of Science: An Introduction and a Grounding for Your Practice Chapter2 The Evolution of Nursing Science Chapter3 The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective PartII The Structure and Function of Theory Chapter4 Theory as Practice Chapter5 Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge PartIII Interdisciplinary Philosophies and Theories Chapter6 Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems Chapter7 Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowing Chapter8 Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses Chapter9 Theories and Models in Ethics Chapter10 Educational and Learning Theories Chapter11 Health Behavior Theories Chapter12 Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships Chapter13 Environmental Philosophy and Theories Chapter14 Economic Theories Chapter15 Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership Chapter16 Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement Chapter17 Theories Focused on Health Equity and Health Disparities PartIV Select Nursing Models and Theories Chapter18 Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions Chapter19 Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach Chapter20 Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy Chapter21 Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills Chapter22 Theories Focused on Caring Chapter23 Models and Theories Focused on Culture Chapter24 The Praxis Theory of Suffering PartV Tools for Integrating and Disseminating Knowledge in Advanced Nursing Practice Chapter25 Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation Chapter26 Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice.