TOPIC: Three behavioral theories have been used to develop major nursing theories: interactive, systems, and developmental. PURPOSE: To provide a symbolic image as a framework for nurses to visualize the multitude of nursing theories starting with the first nurse theorist, Florence Nightingale. SOURCES: Published research articles, authors' experience, educational classes and workshops. CONCLUSIONS: The Living Tree helps organize various nursing theories so a nurse can apply the theories to practice.
TOPIC: Three behavioral theories have been used to develop major nursing theories: interactive, systems, and developmental. PURPOSE: To provide a symbolic image as a framework for nurses to visualize the multitude of nursing theories starting with the first nurse theorist, Florence Nightingale. SOURCES: Published research articles, authors' experience, educational classes and workshops. CONCLUSIONS: The Living Tree helps organize various nursing theories so a nurse can apply the theories to practice.