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Nursing science: basic, applied, or practical? Implications for the art of nursing.

J L Johnson1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Nursing science must be a practical science to remain relevant to nursing practice. Viewing nursing science as basic or applied science disconnects it from the art of nursing, hindering its practical application.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Nursing is traditionally viewed as both a science and an art.
  • Maintaining the connection between nursing science and the art of nursing is crucial for its relevance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine current conceptualizations of nursing science.
  • To analyze the impact of these conceptualizations on the art of nursing.
  • To propose a framework for a relevant nursing science.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of different approaches to nursing science.
  • Examination of the relationship between scientific and artistic components of nursing.

Main Results:

  • Conceptualizing nursing science as basic or applied science disconnects it from nursing practice.

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  • These approaches fail to integrate the scientific and artistic aspects of nursing.
  • Conclusions:

    • Nursing science should be conceptualized and pursued as a practical science.
    • A practical science approach ensures nursing science remains relevant to the art of nursing.