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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Clinical Practice
  • Healthcare Research

Background:

  • The concept of wisdom in nursing practice is not well-defined or researched.
  • Nurses desire a clearer understanding of practicing with wisdom and its application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how emergency department (ED) nurses construct the meaning of wisdom within their clinical practice.
  • To develop a preliminary theory on the experience of wisdom in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Constructivist grounded theory methodology, following Charmaz.
  • Qualitative study focused on understanding nurses' lived experiences.

Main Results:

  • A core theoretical model emerged, integrating technical and affective processes grounded in expertise.
  • Emotional intelligence and other affective categories were identified as essential for practicing with wisdom.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides a new perspective on wisdom in nursing practice.
  • Findings extend current literature on wisdom by emphasizing the affective dimension in nursing expertise.