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NSC840/940 Guide

Library resources for NSC 840 and NSC 940

What are original works?

There is some confusion about primary sources vs original sources:

According to faculty there is a distinction between primary references (which are required across all nursing assignments) ...and.. original references/works (which would rarely be required and are not required in NSC 840).

If students can find a mix of an earlier and later work, it can be great to show evolution of the theory, but again is not required.

In other words, your sources DON'T have to be the first published statement of the theory by the theorist.

Tips for Finding Your Theorist's Works

When searching for your Theorist's primary sources (primary = written by them):

  • First, you will find many citations for your theorists in your text, Theoretical Basis for Nursing by McEwen and Wills.
     
  • Most theorists will have a biography or at least a list of publications on the web.  Hint - you may be able to find a list of publications for your theorist, courtesy of Cardinal Stritch University Library. 
    • You must use EKU Libraries to access these publications, you CANNOT get them from the Cardinal Stritch University Library (we're just using the Stritch Library as a starting point).
       
  • Pay attention to the citation and note if it appears to be a journal article or a print book (or book chapter).

Full Text of Theorists' Works

In order to help you out with locating primary works from your theorist we've created the list to many of these resources full text. 

Please note that articles, book chapters, and eBooks can all be had electronically – but physical books have to be mailed.  Those we own will be mailed for free with a return envelope included.

Is your theorist not on our list of full text works? Use the Journal Articles and Book pages on the left for help searching for these works on your own.