NURSING IS AN ART AND SCIENCE.pptx

Nursing is indeed an art and science.
Science helps to explain the work of a nurse, while art addresses the human connections, empathetic communication, and dedicated care and compassion that make nursing a critical element of healthcare.

1. NURSING IS ART AND SCIENCE

2. What is an Art; C omposed of skills that require expertise for their competent education. It is the creative use of knowledge in service to others. Originally nursing considered as an ‘art’. Called ‘born nurses’ (natural / untaught). Art improved by practice. Need little education as nurses only carry out doctors orders.

3. What is a Science? It requires systemized knowledge derived from observation, critical thinking, study and research. Nursing as a ‘Science’…Gradually, as the body of scientific knowledge grew, nurses aware of the basic principles for practice. Nursing borrowed its ‘science’ from other disciplines. What was unique to nursing? – Leeds to develop nursing theories by nursing scholars.

4. The art has long been accepted. The science has been recognized recently. Hence nursing is both a science and an art. “the science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given, and the art of nursing is the skilled application of that knowledge to help others achieve maximum health and quality of life”

5. CARE COMPASSION COMMUNICATION SUPPORT REASURANCE A SPIRITUAL CALLING DEGREE QUALIFIED SKILLED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL CAPABLE AND COMPETENT

6. Conclusion : Nursing is indeed an art and science. Science helps to explain the work of a nurse, while art addresses the human connections, empathetic communication, and dedicated care and compassion that make nursing a critical element of healthcare.

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