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Thoughts About Nursing Science and Nursing Sciencing Revisited.
1Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|December 5, 2019
Summary
This essay updates definitions of nursing, science, and nursing science. It highlights the global impact of nurse scientists and the Nursing Now initiative.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Philosophy of Science
- Nursing Science
Background:
- This essay provides an update to a 2012 publication.
- It explores the evolving definitions within nursing as a discipline.
- Key concepts like science, nursing science, and Parsesciencing are examined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present updated definitions of nursing, science, and nursing science.
- To discuss the work and contributions of nurse scientists.
- To highlight the role of the Nursing Now initiative in promoting nurse scientists' work globally.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis of definitions.
- Discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of nursing science.
- Identification of initiatives promoting nursing research.
Main Results:
- Provides contemporary definitions for nursing, science, nursing science, and Parsesciencing.
- Emphasizes the critical role and contributions of nurse scientists.
- Identifies the Nursing Now initiative as a key platform for global recognition.
Conclusions:
- Clarifies the conceptual landscape of nursing as a scientific discipline.
- Underscores the importance of recognizing and amplifying the work of nurse scientists.
- Suggests continued focus on initiatives that elevate nursing science globally.
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