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The healing web. A transformative model for nursing.

S S Bunkers

    Nursing & Health Care : Official Publication of the National League for Nursing
    |February 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Navajo legends of Spider Woman's web inspire a new framework for nursing. This imagery aids clear thinking for nursing education and service professionals to shape the future of the profession.

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    Area of Science:

    • Indigenous knowledge systems
    • Nursing education and practice
    • Sociocultural influences on healthcare

    Background:

    • The Navajo legend of Spider Woman's web offers a rich metaphor for resilience and clarity.
    • Traditional narratives can provide unique perspectives for professional development.
    • Nursing's future requires innovative approaches to education and service delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the application of the Navajo Spider Woman web imagery as a conceptual model for nursing.
    • To enhance clarity in thinking for nursing education and service professionals regarding the future of nursing.
    • To integrate Indigenous wisdom into contemporary nursing discourse.

    Main Methods:

    • Metaphorical analysis of the Navajo legend.
    • Conceptual application of web imagery to nursing education and service.
    • Qualitative exploration of the utility of the metaphor for professional clarity.

    Main Results:

    • The web's structure symbolizes interconnectedness and holistic care in nursing.
    • The act of weaving represents the deliberate construction of nursing knowledge and practice.
    • The web's clarity-enhancing properties can guide strategic thinking in nursing's future.

    Conclusions:

    • The Spider Woman web metaphor provides a powerful, culturally grounded framework for envisioning nursing's future.
    • Integrating Indigenous perspectives can enrich nursing theory and practice.
    • This approach fosters critical thinking and strategic planning for nursing professionals.

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