Question

5. List 3 examples of the “science” of nursing

Answer 1

Nursing science is the development of theories and practical concepts for improving how clinicians and patients administer care and manage conditions. It merges the worlds of natural, applied, and human science into a multi-dimensional lens that explores new and better ways to deliver health services

Nursing profession has two different sides

1. Science

2. Art.

1. Science of Nursing

Nursing as a science is more apparent. Some examples of the use of science in nursing profession are;

a) Patient-based nursing care plan (NCP).

The rationale behind our care plan are based on the science of nursing

Nurses are assessing the condition of the patient based on the science of nursing.

b) Knowledge of disease process,

Here they will be aware about the basic knowlege about the diseases.

c) Medications, and management from all side effects .

Nurses are trained about the different medications, its benefits, mechanism of action etc which is based on the science of nursing

d) Be up to date on new policies, practices, and procedures / Evidence based practice

Theories are generated in the nursing professions based on th practices. The practices which gave a desired effect on the patients & with a reasoning based on the science are continued in the profession. Researchers are finding out new facts everyday, if the health care proffessionals are updating their knowledge by reading scientific research articles, it will give more benefit to the patient progress

e) Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the ability to meet the complex need of the patient which is besed on the knowledge of science. It needs the ability to analyse the data based on the science.

f) Skills (need to know how to manipulate new diagnostic equipment and machines)

The science of nursing is easily noticeable and it is very critical for each one to know. Our patients’ needs have remained constant and relentless. As Maslow’s hierarchy of needs suggests, these include food, sense of belonging, warmth, compassion, self-actualization. These basic needs have been addressed in the same way since the dawn of science. However, the ways to meet them may have changed from time to time.

2. Art Of Nursing

a) Caring

b ) Compassion

c ) Effective Communication

d ) Engaging

e ) Holistic Care

Meanwhile, the art of nursing is more than a great deal of science. It is more than just knowing; it is doing. It bridges information from nurses to patients in a skillful way. It is the application of all the science.

During your first year in the nursing profession, you are in the heat of the moment. You now belong to that bunch of young professionals who are enthusiastic and motivated in practicing their craft. Maybe many could attest that when you first become a nurse you see the art more than the science of it.

From this we can understand that both science and arts plays an important role in the carin & curing of a patient