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Weaving a tapestry of holism
1Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dallas, Texas, USA.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|January 16, 1998
Summary
This article explores the integration of holistic nursing practices, viewing the weaving of nursing care as a transformative and sacred process. It shares key insights and patterns for advancing holism and healing in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Holistic Nursing
- Integrative Healthcare
Background:
- Nursing practice has historically been described as a calling and sacred work.
- The author's personal journey has clarified a mission to prioritize holism and healing in nursing.
Observation:
- The author reflects on the evolution of their understanding of nursing as a tapestry.
- Individual nursing actions are viewed as threads contributing to a larger, meaningful whole.
Findings:
- Key patterns and insights ('pearls') have emerged from weaving holism into nursing practice.
- The concept of holism is central to the author's approach to nursing.
Implications:
- This perspective offers a framework for enhancing patient healing through holistic nursing.
- It encourages a deeper, more meaningful approach to the nursing profession.
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