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Just pawns in their game?
1Lancaster Moor Hospital Lancaster.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 30, 2016
Summary
Nursing
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- The nursing profession exhibits a tendency towards 'normalistic' perspectives.
- This observation stems from a mature student nurse's experience over two years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the implications of 'normalistic' tendencies within the nursing profession.
- To critically examine how 'normalizing' practices impact patient care and nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative reflection based on personal experience.
- Analysis of the concept of 'normalistic' in nursing discourse.
Main Results:
- The 'normalistic' approach in nursing may overlook or marginalize patient experiences that deviate from perceived norms.
- Student nurses may find this tendency disturbing, highlighting a potential disconnect.
Conclusions:
- Challenging the 'normalistic' underpinnings of nursing is crucial for inclusive and patient-centered care.
- Further research is needed to understand and address these normalizing tendencies in nursing education and practice.
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