Conceptual models provide a distinctive frame of reference. They are "A coherent, internally unified way of thinking about..events and processes." (Kenney, 1999)
Nursing theories are a simplification of reality and include concepts that the author finds relevant. Theories and concepts are to be used as guiding tools for critical thought process when seeking solutions.
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Reference: Kenny, J.W.(1999). Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice (2nd ed.), Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Conceptual Models
