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The theory/practice "gap': taking issue with the issue

A M Rafferty1, N Allcock, J Lathlean

  • 1Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 1, 1996
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Exploring the theory-practice gap in nursing education reveals its potential for enhancing teaching and research. Understanding the evolution and politics of nursing knowledge helps students navigate professional challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Knowledge Generation
  • Professional Practice

Background:

  • The theory-practice gap is a persistent challenge in nursing education.
  • Resolving this dichotomy presents ongoing difficulties with no simple solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the inherent tension between theory, practice, and research in nursing.
  • To enhance nursing education by leveraging this tension for teaching and research.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the historical and political factors influencing nursing knowledge.
  • Examining the "genesis and generation" of nursing knowledge.

Main Results:

  • The tension between theory and practice can be productively used in education and research.

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  • Students benefit from understanding the debates and politics surrounding nursing knowledge.

    • Conclusions:

    • Introducing students to the complexities of nursing knowledge aids in managing "reality shock."
    • An appreciation for the historical and political context of nursing knowledge empowers students to navigate professional ambiguities.