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The essence of nursing
1RCN Institute, London.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 18, 1999
Summary
Good nursing care requires a holistic approach, focusing on the patient as a whole person. Essential nursing elements, including observation and practical skills, must be preserved amidst healthcare changes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The core tenets of nursing practice are increasingly influenced by evolving healthcare landscapes.
- Maintaining the fundamental elements of nursing is crucial for effective patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the fundamental elements of nursing practice.
- To explore strategies for protecting the essence of nursing amidst healthcare changes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis of nursing practice.
- Discussion of environmental and organizational factors impacting nursing.
Main Results:
- The essence of nursing lies in caring for the patient holistically.
- Basic observational and practical nursing skills are foundational.
- Nurses require control over prevailing conditions to ensure quality care.
Conclusions:
- Preserving the fundamental and holistic aspects of nursing is vital.
- Strategies are needed to safeguard nursing's core values against external changes.