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Theory and practice: beyond the dichotomy

P D Ashworth, M A Longmate

    Nurse Education Today
    |October 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    Bridging the gap between nursing theory and practice is crucial for effective nurse education. This paper explores how to integrate theoretical understanding with practical skills, moving beyond the dichotomy of

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Professional Development

    Background:

    • A persistent challenge in nursing education is equipping students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical nursing skills.
    • The clinical environment often devalues purely theoretical knowledge, creating a disconnect.
    • The Project 2000 initiative highlights the urgency for new approaches to nurse education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose conceptual frameworks that reconcile the perceived dichotomy between nursing theory and practice.
    • To demonstrate the inherent interconnectedness of theoretical reflection and practical action in nursing.
    • To inform nurse educators on fostering a holistic understanding of theory and practice integration.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of the relationship between theory and practice in nursing.

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  • Examination of expert practitioner models (e.g., Benner's work) to illustrate seamless integration.
  • Conceptual exploration of educational strategies to bridge the theory-practice gap.

    • Main Results:

    • Theoretical reflection and practical action are fundamentally interconnected, not separate entities.
    • Expert nursing practice demonstrates that theory and practice can be indistinguishable.
    • Avoiding the 'merely theoretical' dismissal is key to successful nursing education.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse educators must adopt integrated approaches to theory and practice to overcome educational challenges.
    • Rethinking the theory-practice relationship is essential for the success of modern nursing education initiatives.
    • Fostering an environment where theory informs practice and vice versa is vital for competent nursing professionals.