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|November 18, 2016
Summary
Nurses aim to develop and apply wisdom in practice. This study defines nursing wisdom by identifying ten antecedents and ten characteristics, aiding nurses in providing care and educating new practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Philosophy of Practice
Background:
- Nursing wisdom is crucial but poorly defined.
- Understanding wisdom enhances clinical practice and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define wisdom-in-action for nursing practice.
- To identify antecedents and characteristics of nursing wisdom.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed nursing theory and wisdom literature across disciplines.
- Analyzed four models of wisdom from other fields.
- Identified ten antecedents and ten characteristics of wisdom.
Main Results:
- Ten antecedents and ten characteristics of wisdom-in-action were identified.
- These elements provide a framework for understanding and developing nursing wisdom.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the identified antecedents and characteristics aids nurses in demonstrating wisdom.
- This framework supports the education of new nurses in developing wisdom in practice.
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