In retrospection, the practice of nursing has experienced remarkable development since its inception. It is explicit that nursing profession has become the backbone of the healthcare system. As the healthcare system undergoes transformation to meet the needs of patients, the practice of nursing experience advanced developments. According to Salmond and Echevarria, healthcare transformation has led to a remarkable transformation of nursing as it is evidenced by the changing roles of nurses. This implies that traditional portrayal of nursing as an art has changed, giving contemporary nursing advanced dimensions. These new dimensions reflect the integration of science into the nursing practice. Therefore, it is explicit that science is what has been shaping the nursing practice. Ferreira acknowledges that modern nursing was founded as a profession that focuses on the art of caring. However, the adoption of science in nursing has transformed the profession into both art and science. Based on this understanding, this paper seeks to provide a focused discussion on how nursing practice is an art and science.
From the conceptual description, nursing profession was founded as an art. This is evident in Florence Nightingale’s perspective. However, it has taken more than a century to clarify the conceptual definition of the art of nursing. This new definition of the art of nursing has brought into light the fundamental roles of a nurse which justify it to be an art.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Nursing as an Art
- Caring
- Compassion
- Engagement and effective communication
- Holistic care
- Nursing as a Science
- Nursing process
- Critical thinking
- Knowledge of disease
- Evidence based research
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the dual nature of nursing as both an art and a science, examining how these aspects intertwine in contemporary practice. The paper delves into the historical development of nursing, tracing its evolution from a primarily art-based profession to one incorporating scientific principles and methods.
- The historical development of nursing as an art and a science
- The role of caring and compassion in nursing practice
- The importance of critical thinking and evidence-based research in nursing
- The application of scientific principles in the nursing process
- The integration of art and science in contemporary nursing practice
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section provides an overview of the development of nursing, highlighting the shift from a purely art-based profession to one incorporating scientific principles and methods. It establishes the paper's objective to explore the dual nature of nursing as both an art and a science.
- Nursing as an Art: This chapter explores the artistic aspects of nursing, focusing on the importance of caring, compassion, effective communication, and holistic care. It discusses key caring theories and their impact on nursing practice.
- Nursing as a Science: This chapter examines the scientific aspects of nursing, emphasizing the role of the nursing process, critical thinking, understanding disease processes, and evidence-based research in providing quality care.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper primarily focuses on the art and science of nursing, examining key concepts such as caring, compassion, critical thinking, evidence-based research, nursing process, holistic care, and the integration of art and science in contemporary nursing practice.
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- Patrick Kimuyu (Author), 2018, The Art and Science of Nursing Demystified, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/419462