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Rethinking the Meaning of Nursing: Albanian Nursing's Philosophical Journey
Dyanne Affonso1, Alessandro Stievano2, Gennaro Rocco3
1Honorary President Centre of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship, OPI, Rome, Italy.
Abstract:
The evolution of nursing in Albania offers a unique philosophical skylight into its transformation. Albanian nurses are rethinking nursing, bolstered by global nursing philosophy within an Albanian philosophical and cultural context. The meaning of nursing emerges from a journey of discovery that leverages a philosophical lens to harmonise global nursing philosophy with Albanian culture. Nursing philosophical discourse in Albania is proposing solutions to address challenges posed by the country's significant healthcare transitions. Albanian nurse leaders have created a fruitful dialogue between global nursing philosophical concepts and the rediscovery of Albania's cultural principles amidst their efforts to redefine nursing. Through its newly developed 'BESA, kerING, pivetel' philosophy, Albanian nursing enriches the country's healthcare system, imbuing it with humanised, ethical, and culturally meaningful care.
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