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1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. judy.parker@vu.edu.au
Nurse Education in Practice
|October 1, 2008
Summary
This study explores the complex meanings of research, teaching, and practice in nursing. It highlights the critical role of mentorship in navigating the challenging aspects of the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Practice
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- Research, teaching, and practice are fundamental to nursing but possess complex, often contradictory meanings.
- These meanings are influenced by diverse cultures, individual perspectives, and work practices within the nursing field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine critical issues in understanding research, teaching, and practice in nursing.
- To utilize a narrative framework from Homer's Odyssey to explore these concepts.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of research, teaching, and practice in nursing.
- Application of a literary framework (Homer's Odyssey) to nursing concepts.
Main Results:
- The terms research, teaching, and practice in nursing are not simple but multifaceted and context-dependent.
- Navigating the complexities requires a deeper understanding beyond surface-level definitions.
Conclusions:
- Mentorship is essential for nurses to effectively navigate the intricate and challenging aspects of their profession.
- A nuanced understanding of research, teaching, and practice, supported by mentorship, is crucial for professional development in nursing.
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