Planned Change Theories for Nursing: Review, Analysis, and Implications / Edition 1

Paperback (Print)
Rent
Rent from BN.com
$36.08
(Save 48%)
Eligible for FREE SHIPPING details
Usually ships within 24 hours details
Est. Return Date: 07/21/2013
FREE return shipping at the end of rental period How Textbook Rentals Work
Buy New
Buy New from BN.com
$59.34
(Save 14%)
Used and New from Other Sellers
Used and New from Other Sellers
from $1.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
(Save 97%)
Other sellers (Paperback)
  • All (20) from $1.99   
  • New (9) from $59.33   
  • Used (11) from $1.99   

More About This Textbook

Overview

This ground-breaking book is designed to enable nurses to understand the process of planned change. It presents overviews of three widely accepted change theories as well as a new systems-orientated planned change theory, and shows the implications of the theories for nursing practice.

Read More Show Less

Editorial Reviews

Booknews
Outlines three widely accepted change theories and a new systems- oriented theory, and demonstrates their implications for nursing practice. Explores the rationale for studying planned change theories and criteria for choosing among them, then delves into the role of power in change, moral and ethical questions arising from planned change, the diagnosis process, innovations as solutions, evaluating planned change, and other aspects. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780761902355
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications
  • Publication date: 12/28/1997
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 420
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.93 (d)

Table of Contents

PART ONE Introduction Planned Change Theories Choose Well, Use Well Power Fuel for Your Engine The 'High Ground'
A Problem Says Who? (Diagnostics)
Solutions that Fit Choose the Right Path Action Plans To Get You There Strategies and Tactics Did It Work? (Evaluation)
Altering Square Pegs To Fit Round Holes PART TWO Lewins's Micro Theories Analysis and Critique of Lewin's Micro Theories Altering the Lewin Square Peg Bennis, Benne and Chin's Planned Change Writings Analysis and Critique of the Planned Change Writings of Bennis, Benne and Chin Altering the Bennis, Benne and Chin Square Peg The Rogers Diffusion Model Analysis and Critique of the Rogers Diffusion Model Altering the Diffusion Model Square Peg Bhola's Configuration (CLER) Model Analysis and Critique of Bhola's Configurations (CLER) Model Altering the CLER Model Square Peg Theoretical Underpinnings for Nursing's Planned Change Research Planned Change Theories and Research-Based Nursing Practice

Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
( 0 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
    If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
    Why is this product inappropriate?
    Comments (optional)