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A story: nursing-damaged lives.

J Fenwick1

  • 1Midwifery Practice and Research Centre, SESAHS, St George Hospital, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia. jfenwick@mpx.com.au

International Journal of Nursing Practice
|June 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This paper shares a nursing story to explore difficult but normal nursing moments. Storytelling enhances nursing practice, knowledge discovery, and the development of expert practice through reflection.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Qualitative Research
  • Healthcare Practice

Background:

  • Nursing practice involves complex emotional and practical challenges.
  • The importance of reflective practice in professional development is widely acknowledged.

Observation:

  • The paper presents a personal narrative of a 'difficult' and 'horrible' yet 'normal' nursing experience.
  • This story highlights the subjective reality and truth within a significant event.

Findings:

  • Storytelling serves as a powerful tool for revisiting and reviewing nursing practice.
  • Narrative inquiry facilitates the discovery of nursing knowledge and self-understanding.

Implications:

  • Sharing nursing stories can contribute to the development of expert nursing practice.
  • Narrative methods offer a valuable medium for both academic and clinical nursing inquiry.

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