"This book should be widely adopted in nursing curricula. The issues presented command reflection and offer a contemporary perspective on nursing knowledge."

—Gayle Roux, PhD, CNS, NP-C
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing
Reviewed in Nursing Education Perspectives
February 2006

"Giving Voice to What We Know: Margaret Newman's Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness in Nursing Practice, Research, and Education by Carol Picard and Dorothy Jones, is especially timely with its exemplars of links between Newman's theory and the practices of nursing science, caring, education, and administration. The book not only informs readers on the latest thinking regarding Newman's theory, but provides rich instruction with examples that enhance the theory's potential to live itself out in nursing practice. Picard and Jones have harnessed the creativity and insights of Newman and 20 other contributors. Each chapter is well-written and uniquely applies Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness (HEC) to articulate the significance of nursing in healthcare."

—Pamela G. Reed, RN, PhD, FAAN
University of Arizona College of Nursing
Nursing Science Quarterly
July 20005

"This book should be useful for practitioners using HEC as a framework for practice and research. It is also a must read for those desiring to learn about a nursing theory and see it operationalized."

—Diane M. Tomasic, EdD, RN
West Liberty State College
Doody's Book Review Service