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A portrait of holistic nurse educators
1College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA. NWaldo@uttyler.edu
Creative Nursing
|June 27, 2013
Summary
Nurse educators shape the future of nursing by empowering students and integrating holistic health into curricula. This ensures comprehensive patient care and promotes overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Holistic Healthcare
Background:
- Nurse educators are crucial for the nursing profession's future.
- They hold a social responsibility to guide and empower nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the role of nurse educators in shaping future nursing practice.
- To advocate for the integration of holistic health and healing into nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual abstract, outlining the responsibilities and vision for nurse educators.
- It emphasizes a philosophical approach to nursing education.
Main Results:
- Nurse educators are key in delivering holistic health care.
- Empowering students is a primary function of nurse educators.
Conclusions:
- Nursing curricula must be reenvisioned to include holistic health and healing.
- Nurse educators are essential in promoting the welfare of individuals through comprehensive care.
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