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Nursing as science: a critical question.

Denise L Hawthorne1, Nancy J Yurkovich

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Douglas College, British Columbia-CNPBC, New Westminster, Canada.

The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research = Revue Canadienne De Recherche En Sciences Infirmieres
|November 12, 2002
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Nursing

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Humanities

Background:

  • Nursing practice is shaped by the patient-nurse relationship and scientific paradigms.
  • Incongruities exist between the subjective, connected patient-nurse dynamic and objective scientific methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the inherent tensions between the patient-nurse relationship and scientific objectivity in nursing.
  • To examine how scientific demands impact the patient-nurse dynamic and vice versa.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of nursing theory.
  • Exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of nursing practice and science.

Main Results:

  • The patient-nurse relationship thrives on connection and subjectivity, while science necessitates distance and objectivity.

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  • Science's focus on measurable data can conflict with the intangible aspects of patient care.

    • Conclusions:

    • Reconciling the subjective nature of care with objective scientific inquiry is crucial for nursing advancement.
    • Understanding these dynamics is vital for enhancing nursing practice and scientific development.