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Nursing's knowledge base: does it have to be unique?

M Nolan¹, U Lundh, C Tishelman

¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

|June 9, 1998

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Nursing theory, despite its importance, has not fully informed practice and is often seen as irrelevant. Overcoming abstract theories and the pursuit of a unique nursing knowledge are crucial for its professional development.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Professions
Professional Development

Background:

The article stems from an International Seminar on nursing theory in 1996.
Nursing theory's emergence and its historical contribution to the profession are examined.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the contribution of nursing theory to professional development.
To identify strategies for enhancing the impact of nursing theory on practice.

Main Methods:

Critical analysis of the current state of nursing theory.
Discussion of trends hindering theory-practice integration.

Main Results:

Nursing theory has not consistently informed nursing practice.
Much nursing theory is perceived as abstract and esoteric.

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The drive for a unique nursing knowledge base is identified as a barrier.

Conclusions:

Nursing theory's value is diminished by its abstract nature and the pursuit of exclusivity.
Professional and academic insecurity impede nursing theory's maturity and relevance.
Addressing these issues is essential for nursing to advance its knowledge and practice.