nursing question?

Question

1. Why is nursing often described as a science and an art?
2. What is meant by the concept of holistic nursing?
3. Discuss different ways of obtaining knowledge and what contributes to a nursing knowledge base.
4. what do you think about the following statement: “What we think and feel about ourselves affects the way in which we care for others
5. What knowledge, skills and attributes do nurses need to be able to provide compassionate, holistic care?

(hahaha...this is not my assignment, Jane D. I came across this questions through a friend, who wanted to dicuss with me... with your ATTITUDE, I am sure you are a so much better nurse, but thanks for the source)

Answer 1

Well, it does sound more like someones homework then a just wondering type of question.

Nursing is about body, mind, and soul. We do not do medicine as a doctor but as a nurse and our care is formally directed by nursing diagnosis, not medical diagnosis. Examples of these would be anxiety, inability to cope, pain acute or chronic. When we asses as a nurse, we are to gather information on many things besides symptoms and history such as recent loss and stress, importance of spirituality, history of physical abuse, changes in lifestyles. We touch on things like arranging consults for nutrition, social worker, case manager, ET/PT/OT, or hospice. It is the doctor that decides what is wrong, does the sugery, gathers the information, and in his or her best judgement has the job of telling a patient that their condition is terminal. At 3 in the morning, after the family has left, it is the nurse that will come in, sit down on your bed, and give you a shoulder to cry on. Just did it a few nights ago. I have no idea how you fit it into your questions though.

Answer 2

hmm...a bad nurse vs. a good nurse.
(why bother post if you don't have any answers, but with all those comment that came out of nowhere?! )

this is what I think:
the attitude of nurses are really important. by complementing the holistic approach and caring for others would make a big difference. hope this helps
good luck!

Answer 3

Your milk is finished of white blood cells, that obviously save the nipples germ loose adequate to be secure on your infant. My lactation representative informed me now to not wash my nipples earlier or after nursing. particularly not in any respect with cleansing soap, which has a tendency to dry epidermis. I solely nursed for the first 14 months and my son replaced into basically as healthful as he may nicely be! Your infant will be basically superb.

Answer 4

can't answer all of it but i can say that nursing is a science because you need to follow scientific method called 'nursing process' to arrive in a what you call 'nursing diagnoses'. it's an art because you need not to really on books to know what should be done for your patient. you need to use your talent, skills, personal experience, feelings and all (including senses) to make your nursing intervention effective.

Answer 5

Can't do your own homework or come up with some fluff to answer those simple questions ... shouldnt be a nurse..... sorry...