Bringing poetry into staff development.

Area of Science:

• Humanities
• Nursing Education

Background:

• Poetry is defined as the ultimate expression of human emotion, capable of opening profound spaces of meaning.
• The nursing profession may benefit from poetry to explore complex human experiences and professional inquiries.
• Existing definitions of poetry range from rhythmic verse to structured meter and harmony.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the potential applications of poetry within professional contexts.
• To explore how poetry can be integrated into nursing staff education and development.

Main Methods:

• This article reviews the concept of poetry as a form of expression.
• It discusses the potential of poetry to evoke deep emotional and intellectual responses relevant to nursing.