Complexities in Studying and Practicing Nursing-A Theoretical Elaboration Based on Reflections by Nurses and Nursing

Joakim Öhlén1, Annette Bramstång, Frida Lundin Gurné

  • 1Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy (Drs Öhlén and Kirkevold and Mss Bramstång, Lundin Gurné, and Pihlgren), and Centre for Person-Centred Care, the GPCC (Dr Öhlén), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Palliative Centre (Dr Öhlén) and Department for Cardiology (Ms Thonander), Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department for Nursing Science, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway (Dr Kirkevold); and Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway (Dr Kirkevold).

Summary

This study explored nursing students' and nurses' experiences to understand nursing complexities. Findings suggest rediscovering Aristotelian knowledge views in nursing education and practice.

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