The Concept of Love: Heart of Nursing
The Concept of Love
According to the American nurses association (ANA), “Nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in health care of individuals, families, communities and populations”. According to this definition, the role of nurses is caring for the sick individuals as well as those who are well. The motivation for the study of the concept of love stems from the fact that the heart of nursing is caring which cannot be given adequately without love. The aim of this paper is to describe and discuss the concept of love, showing its relevance to nursing and how it is used by other disciplines. Definitions of love “A deep and tender feeling of affection for or attachment or devotion to a person or persons. Strong liking for or interest in something. A feeling of brotherhood and goodwill toward other people. An expression of one’s love or affection. A strong, usually passionate affection of one person for another. God’s tender regard and concern for all human beings. To delight in, take pleasure in” (Webster’s New World College dictionary, 2009). “Strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. Attraction based on sexual desires; affection and tenderness felt by lovers. Affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests. Warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion. Unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). “A powerful feeling of affection, devotion and fondness for a person, place or thing. A strong desire to be near a person who is the object of sexual passion” (Givens D.B,.2010). “An intense emotional attachment, as for a pet or
According to the American nurses association (ANA), “Nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in health care of individuals, families, communities and populations”. According to this definition, the role of nurses is caring for the sick individuals as well as those who are well. The motivation for the study of the concept of love stems from the fact that the heart of nursing is caring which cannot be given adequately without love. The aim of this paper is to describe and discuss the concept of love, showing its relevance to nursing and how it is used by other disciplines. Definitions of love “A deep and tender feeling of affection for or attachment or devotion to a person or persons. Strong liking for or interest in something. A feeling of brotherhood and goodwill toward other people. An expression of one’s love or affection. A strong, usually passionate affection of one person for another. God’s tender regard and concern for all human beings. To delight in, take pleasure in” (Webster’s New World College dictionary, 2009). “Strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. Attraction based on sexual desires; affection and tenderness felt by lovers. Affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests. Warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion. Unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). “A powerful feeling of affection, devotion and fondness for a person, place or thing. A strong desire to be near a person who is the object of sexual passion” (Givens D.B,.2010). “An intense emotional attachment, as for a pet or
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