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Academics and practitioners: nurses as intellectuals.

Colin A Holmes1

  • 1Department of Nursing Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Colin.HolmesI@jcu.edu.au

Nursing Inquiry
|June 20, 2002
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This paper argues that all nurses can be considered intellectuals, not just a select few. It proposes adopting Antonio Gramsci's non-elitist definition of intellectuals to foster intellectualism within nursing education.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Sociology of Professions
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Nurse educators often identify as academics but reject the label 'intellectuals'.
  • This perception stems from a view of intellectuals as an exclusive, elitist group.
  • There's a need to broaden the understanding of intellectualism within the nursing profession.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reframe the concept of 'intellectual' for nursing discourse.
  • To advocate for a non-elitist, Gramscian understanding of intellectuals.
  • To encourage nurse educators to nurture intellectual potential in themselves and students.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the concept of 'intellectual' through a Gramscian lens.
  • Comparison with the reflective practitioner model.

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  • Brief outline of connections to Habermasian critical theory.

    • Main Results:

    • Adopting Antonio Gramsci's definition suggests all nurses are intellectuals to varying degrees.
    • This perspective challenges the elitist view of intellectuals.
    • It highlights the potential for intellectualism inherent in all nursing practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing discourse should embrace a broader, inclusive definition of intellectualism.
    • Nurse educators play a crucial role in cultivating intellectual capacity among nurses.
    • This reframing can enhance the professional identity and practice of nursing.