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Nurses' Wisdom in Action in the Emergency Department
Susan A Matney1, Nancy Staggers2, Lauren Clark2
13M Health Information Systems, Murray, Utah, USA.
Global Qualitative Nursing Research
|May 3, 2017
Summary
Wisdom in nursing practice involves both technical skills and emotional intelligence. This study defines wisdom for emergency department nurses, highlighting affective factors crucial for expert practice.
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.
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