Nurse Theorists: Portraits of Excellence & Excellence in Action Video Series

This series shows nursing students how theories are applied in practice. The videos also provide examples for administrators to see how implementing certain theories can save money and increase the efficiency of institutions. Each video presents information on a theory, gives case study examples to show the application of a theory, and concludes with a discussion summarizing and synthesizing the theory and application.

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This series explores the life work and stories of 16 women who are widely regarded as nursing's premier scholars. Each video features a modern theorist and includes video interviews in which the theorist discusses their life, the evolution of their work and its impact on nursing practice and education. Rounding out the series is a video that discusses and analyzes the life and work of Florence Nightingale.

This series explores the life work and life stories of 6 middle-range theorists who are widely regarded as nursing's premier scholars. Each video features a modern theorist and includes video interviews in which the theorist discusses their life, the evolution of their work and its impact on nursing practice and education.

This series explores the life work and life stories of 6 women who are widely regarded as nursing's premiere middle-range and general theorists. Each video features an interview with D. Martha Alligood in which the theorists discuss their life, evolution of their work, and the impact of their work on nursing practice, research and education.