Is Nursing an Art or Science
Is Nursing an Art or Science, or Both?
NUR 1214
Abstract
Nursing is defined and referred to as both an art and a science through theory and research in nursing practice. Although the science of nursing is grounded on the acquirement of knowledge and skills, along with theoretical understanding of nursing, but it is also described as ‘an experience lived between human beings’.
Is Nursing an Art or Science, or Both?
Introduction
The terms science and art are essential for the nursing practice. The two notions of art and science have a certain meaning and their vital attributes help to shed light on the nature of nursing practice. The comprehension of both terms is crucial in order to understand the similarities and dissimilarities and to a comprehension of the multifaceted relation executed in nursing practice. The science of nursing comprises the systematized knowledge; whereas, as an art form, nursing has three main constituents —medium, process, and product. Art of nursing and its science are both equally imperative for excellence in the carrying out of nursing 's mission. Experienced nurses portray a skillfully balanced movement among science and art and this balanced movement excels as it utilizes the variances amongst these two forms (Peplau, 1988; 2000).
According to Jasmine (2009), nursing can be widely recognized as both science and art, in which caring formulates the nursing’s theoretical framework. Nursing and caring are based on a relational unity, understanding, and association between the patient and professional nurse. Nurses are challenged by task-oriented approaches to maintain care in nursing. The challenge of keeping care is continuing as experienced nurses make every effort to keep the concept, art, and act of caring as the nursing profession’s moral center. The application of both science and art is required in keeping the care in nursing by means of scientific research, theoretical concepts, and conscientious dedication to the art
NUR 1214
Abstract
Nursing is defined and referred to as both an art and a science through theory and research in nursing practice. Although the science of nursing is grounded on the acquirement of knowledge and skills, along with theoretical understanding of nursing, but it is also described as ‘an experience lived between human beings’.
Is Nursing an Art or Science, or Both?
Introduction
The terms science and art are essential for the nursing practice. The two notions of art and science have a certain meaning and their vital attributes help to shed light on the nature of nursing practice. The comprehension of both terms is crucial in order to understand the similarities and dissimilarities and to a comprehension of the multifaceted relation executed in nursing practice. The science of nursing comprises the systematized knowledge; whereas, as an art form, nursing has three main constituents —medium, process, and product. Art of nursing and its science are both equally imperative for excellence in the carrying out of nursing 's mission. Experienced nurses portray a skillfully balanced movement among science and art and this balanced movement excels as it utilizes the variances amongst these two forms (Peplau, 1988; 2000).
According to Jasmine (2009), nursing can be widely recognized as both science and art, in which caring formulates the nursing’s theoretical framework. Nursing and caring are based on a relational unity, understanding, and association between the patient and professional nurse. Nurses are challenged by task-oriented approaches to maintain care in nursing. The challenge of keeping care is continuing as experienced nurses make every effort to keep the concept, art, and act of caring as the nursing profession’s moral center. The application of both science and art is required in keeping the care in nursing by means of scientific research, theoretical concepts, and conscientious dedication to the art
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