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Nursing as an emerging academic discipline

A S Oldnall1

  • 1City Hospital (NHS Trust), Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Nursing is striving to become an academic discipline, moving into higher education. Resolving debates on its definition and essence is crucial for its recognition and survival in academia.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Academic Disciplines
  • Higher Education Studies

Background:

  • Nursing education is transitioning from specialized colleges to higher education institutions.
  • There is an ongoing effort by nurse theorists and educators to establish nursing as a distinct academic discipline.
  • The classification of nursing as an academic discipline faces challenges due to ambiguous definitions and underdeveloped elements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the challenges and issues surrounding the emergence of nursing as an academic discipline.
  • To explore the ongoing debate classifying nursing as 'art,' 'science,' or a combination.
  • To highlight the need for resolving definitional ambiguities for nursing's academic recognition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and discussion of existing theories and educational trends.
  • Analysis of the characteristics defining an academic discipline.
  • Examination of the classification debates within nursing epistemology and practice.

Main Results:

  • Nursing exhibits some characteristics of an academic discipline but lacks sufficient development in key areas.
  • Persistent arguments classify nursing as 'art' or 'science,' hindering its unique identity.
  • Nursing practice remains heavily influenced by established academic disciplines, lacking a distinct theoretical foundation.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing must resolve fundamental debates regarding its essence and uniqueness to gain academic respect.
  • Further development of its unique elements is necessary for nursing to thrive in higher education.
  • Establishing nursing as a recognized academic discipline requires consensus on its theoretical underpinnings and identity.

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