Application of grand, mid-range and situation specific nurse theories in 21 st century
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Clinical Theory Practice of the 21st Century
Nursing theories, models and philosophical concepts have been developing consistently in the last century. During the period, nursing practice and healthcare in general has been experiencing considerable challenges which have ultimately placed the applicability of the nursing theories in question. One of the role of theories in nursing is development of knowledge, which ultimately influences practice. In the current nursing practice, grand nurse theories, middle range and situation specific theories continue playing an influential role not only in development of knowledge but also in informing the nursing practice in the 21st century. This paper is a critical reflection on grand theories, middle range and situation specific theories, with a view of exploring the most applicable of the given theories in the 21st nursing practice environment.