A non-theorist's perspective on nursing theory: issues of the 1990s

The basis of all nursing endeavors, including practice and research, lies in theory. While nursing theorists are postulating and debating, practicing nurses are continuing with their daily routines and are often unaware that the world of nursing theory is changing. It is important, however, for all nurses to keep abreast of the latest developments in nursing theory. This article discusses some of the key developments within nursing theory based on a review of the nursing literature from 1990 through 1999.