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Understanding by Looking Through Prisms.
Lila Ortuno1, Kristine L Florczak1
11 Purdue University Northwest, Jericho, VT, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|September 14, 2017
Summary
This column explores a nursing student
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Graduate nursing programs foster professional development.
- Integrating theory, ethics, and aesthetics enhances learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the transformative experiences of a graduate nursing student.
- To explore the influence of ethics, aesthetics, and nursing theory on a student's worldview.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of a nursing student's journey.
- Exploration through the lenses of ethics, aesthetics, and nursing theory.
Main Results:
- The student's worldview evolved significantly.
- Ethical, aesthetic, and theoretical considerations shaped the learning experience.
Conclusions:
- Graduate nursing education facilitates profound personal and professional transformation.
- A holistic approach integrating diverse perspectives enriches nursing practice and understanding.
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