Philosophies & Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice Third Edition is an essential resource for advanced practice nursing students in master's & doctoral programs This text is appropriate for students needing an introductory understanding of philosophy & how a theory is constructed as well as students & nurses who understand theory at an advanced level The Third Edition features expanded discussion of the AACN DNP essentials which is critical for DNP students as well as Ph D students who need a better understanding of the DNP-educated nurse's role Philosophies & Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice Third Edition covers a wide variety of theories in addition to nursing theories Coverage of non-nursing related theory is beneficial to nurses because of the growing national emphasis on collaborative interdisciplinary patient care New to the Third Edition Updated content based on current literature & practice New chapter on nursing theories related to health inequity & disparities Expanded coverage of the DNP degree New case studies