Patterns Of Knowing In Nursing

I have integrated the patterns of knowing in making ethical decisions by reconciling the praxis of nursing (which involves reflecting about the problem and then taking action to positively solve the problem for the benefit of all) with the four other patterns of knowing (ethics, empiric, personal knowing and aesthetics).

From personal experience (personal knowing) as a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse, patients with large abdominal wounds on Negative pressure wound therapy also undergo serial surgical sharp debridement to help effectively heal the wound. This can be difficult for older adult patients. Also, the older adult patient may not be a candidate for serial surgical sharp debridement for complex health reasons. Reflecting (Emancipatory