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¹Clinical Associate Professor, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, USA.

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Summary

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This scholarly dialogue features Dr. Lorraine O. Walker, a key figure in nursing theory development and research on the motherhood transition. Discover her insights on concept analysis, new research, and the future of nursing as a science.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Maternal Health
Child Health

Background:

Dr. Lorraine O. Walker is a prominent nursing scholar and co-author of "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing."
Her research focuses on the motherhood transition and its impact on maternal and infant health.
The dialogue explores the evolution of nursing as both a science and a discipline.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a scholarly dialogue with Dr. Lorraine O. Walker.
To discuss her contributions to nursing theory and practice.
To explore her perspectives on concept analysis, research, and the future of nursing science.

Main Methods:

Scholarly dialogue format.
Discussion of Dr. Walker's seminal work and research.
Exploration of future directions in nursing science.

Main Results:

Insights into Dr. Walker's expectations for concept analysis in nursing.
Overview of her current research endeavors.
Perspectives on the advancement of nursing as a scientific discipline.

Conclusions:

The dialogue provides guidance for nurse scholars interested in nursing as a science.
Highlights the importance of theory construction and concept analysis in nursing.
Emphasizes the ongoing development and future potential of nursing science.