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Simone Cosmai1,2, Michela Renda2, Alessandra Valsecchi2

  • 1Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.

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|July 8, 2026
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Summary

Wisdom in nursing care is a morally grounded, relational capacity involving context-sensitive judgment and empathy. Clarifying this concept supports ethically grounded nursing practice and professional development.

Keywords:
concept analysisnursingprofessional ethicstheory/philosophical perspectivesvirtue ethicswisdom

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Philosophy of Care
  • Clinical Reasoning

Background:

  • Wisdom is recognized as crucial in nursing but lacks clear definition and practical application.
  • Existing literature fails to fully articulate the concept of wisdom within the nursing context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the concept of "wisdom in nursing care" using a rigorous concept analysis.
  • To provide a foundation for ethically grounded nursing practice and education.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis utilizing the Walker and Avant method.
  • Systematic literature search of PubMed and CINAHL databases (January 2026).
  • Analysis of 25 publications to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of wisdom in nursing.

Main Results:

  • Wisdom in nursing is defined as a morally grounded, relational, practice-based capacity.
  • Key attributes include context-sensitive judgment, moral perception, empathy, reflexivity, and humility.
  • Antecedents involve personal (values, experience) and environmental (familiarity, resources) factors.

Conclusions:

  • Conceptual clarity enhances the teachability and study of wisdom in nursing education and practice.
  • Wisdom integrates rigor and compassion, guiding patient-centered care and human flourishing.
  • This framework supports nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in complex situations.