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Naturalistic nursing.

Trevor Hussey¹

¹Buckinghamshire New University, UK. trevorhussey@trevorhussey.plus.com

Nursing Philosophy : an International Journal for Healthcare Professionals

|December 15, 2010

Summary

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This paper advocates for naturalism as the intellectual framework for nurse education. It explores naturalistic nursing, addresses objections, and highlights the benefits of this science-aligned approach.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Philosophy of Science
Ethics in Healthcare

Background:

Nurse education requires a robust intellectual framework.
Current frameworks may not adequately integrate scientific and moral reasoning.
Naturalism offers a coherent perspective grounded in science.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose naturalism as the foundational intellectual framework for nurse education.
To define and explore naturalistic nursing.
To defend naturalistic nursing against common objections.

Main Methods:

Philosophical exposition of naturalism and its relation to science and morality.
Descriptive analysis of naturalistic nursing.
Argumentative defense against objections.

Main Results:

Naturalism provides a comprehensive framework for understanding nursing.
Naturalistic nursing integrates scientific evidence with ethical considerations.
Objections related to spirituality, religion, and alternative knowledge are addressed.

Conclusions:

Naturalism offers a superior intellectual framework for nurse education.
Naturalistic nursing aligns with scientific advancements and ethical practice.
Adopting naturalism enhances the rigor and coherence of nursing scholarship and practice.