Nursing as a scientific discipline -- Roy adaptation model of nursing -- Roy model of nursing process -- Major factors influencing adaptation -- Oxygenation -- Nutrition -- Elimination -- Activity and rest -- Skin integrity -- Senses -- Fluid and electrolytes -- Neurological function -- Endocrine function -- Self-concept theory and development -- Role function theory and development -- Interdependence theory and development -- Sexuality -- Loss -- Anxiety -- Powerlessness -- Guilt -- Self-esteem -- Role transition distance and conflict -- Separation anxiety -- Loneliness -- Depression -- Substance abuse -- Life closure -- Family -- Nursing care group