Learn how to apply the five patterns of knowing to nursing care! \u003ci\u003eKnowledge Development in Nursing: Theory and Process, 12th Edition, \u003c/i\u003eexplores nursing theory and how it is related to nursing research and quality patient care. It examines the principles of knowledge development, and uses the five patterns of knowing to help you develop sound clinical judgment. Each chapter begins with a \u003ci\u003eBasics\u003c/i\u003e section, which is followed by a \u003ci\u003eNow That You Know the Basics\u003c/i\u003e section, providing a deeper understanding of knowledge patterns for more advanced learners. Content aligns with the 2021 AACN \u003ci\u003eEssentials for Nursing Education\u003c/i\u003e. Streamlined for easier readability, this edition reflects the latest thinking in nursing knowledge development and emphasizes to real-world application.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocus on the evolution of Barbara Carper\u0026rsquo;s five \u003ci\u003ePatterns of Knowing\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e helps you learn how to apply theory to practice and develop sound clinical judgment\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning and study questions \u003c/b\u003eemphasize the application of each chapter's content to nursing practice\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e2021 AACN \u003ci\u003eEssentials for Nursing Education\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e domains are addressed throughout\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eQR codes\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethroughout the text\u003c/b\u003e direct you to an animation explaining the five \u003ci\u003ePatterns of Knowing, \u003c/i\u003eas well as resources on Nursology.net that further illustrate and explain the nursing theories in each chapter\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploration of the five\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatterns of Knowing\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003eincludes empiric, personal, aesthetic, ethical, and emancipatory knowledge, defining each type and how they relate to each other\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvidence-based practice\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ediscussions\u003c/b\u003e provide examples of how the five patterns of knowing may be applied to nursing practice\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage of theory, theory development, and the relationship of theory to nursing research and practice\u003c/b\u003e helps you learn to apply theory to practice\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterpretive summaries\u003c/b\u003e highlight the interrelatedness of all patterns of knowing, making it easier for you to apply all dimensions of knowing to specific chapter content\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color diagram\u003c/b\u003e in the front of the book depicts how the patterns of knowing are related\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppe\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003endixes\u003c/b\u003e at the end of the text include additional learning activities.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary\u003c/b\u003e defines the key terms and concepts of nursing theory\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c/b\u003e Content addresses recent trends related to \u003cb\u003edecolonization, post-structuralism, postmodernism, and post-humanism.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssues of equity and social justice\u003c/b\u003e are emphasized throughout.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage explicitly names and discusses \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eknowing \u003c/i\u003ethat originates from cultures and traditions outside of a Euro-centric point of view.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn-depth discussions explore ways to \u003cb\u003eembrace \u003ci\u003eknowing patterns\u003c/i\u003e other than empirics,\u003c/b\u003e without compromising empirics or any of the patterns of knowing.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPDATED!\u003c/b\u003e Content reflects the latest \u003cb\u003enursing theory research and best practices.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e