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More Than Words? Embracing a Practice-Care Distinction for Nursing Practice Education.
Deborah S Thoun1, Coby L Tschanz1
1University of Victoria, Victoria BC, Canada.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|March 22, 2021
Summary
This study differentiates nursing practice from nursing care to guide the allocation of pre-licensure hours. It emphasizes understanding nursing education as a basic human science for student success.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Human Science Education
Background:
- Distinguishing between nursing practice and nursing care is crucial.
- Current methods for assigning pre-licensure practice hours require refinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform the abstraction and assignment of pre-licensure practice experience hours.
- To develop a deeper understanding of practice education reflecting nursing as a basic human science.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of nursing practice and nursing care.
- Discussion of implications for pre-licensure education.
Main Results:
- Clearer distinctions between practice and care can improve hour allocation.
- An understanding of nursing as a human science enhances student scholarship.
Conclusions:
- Reconceptualizing practice education is essential for nursing students.
- This approach supports student flourishing and enriches academic development.
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