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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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[Nursing: a profession, a discipline, a science].

Christophe Debout¹

¹Département des sciences infirmières et paramédicales, Ecole des hautes etudes en santé publique, Rennes. deboutc@aol.com

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Clarifying the concepts of profession, discipline, and science is crucial for nursing. Structuring these elements helps nurses better fulfill their societal roles and advance the nursing profession.

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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

Nursing as a profession.
Nursing as a discipline.
Nursing as a science.

Context:

Current debates in the nursing profession.
Qualifying nursing through established concepts.
Societal expectations of nursing.

Purpose:

To clarify the concepts of profession, discipline, and science in nursing.
To emphasize the importance of structuring these concepts.
To enhance nurses' ability to fulfill their societal roles.

Summary:

The nursing profession is often defined by its professional, disciplinary, and scientific aspects.
A clear understanding and structured approach to these concepts are essential.
This framework supports nurses in effectively executing their responsibilities.

Impact:

Improved understanding of nursing's foundational elements.
Enhanced professional identity and practice for nurses.
Stronger societal recognition and trust in the nursing profession.