The Nature of Science in Nursing

Andreoli, Kathleen G.; Thompson, Carol E.

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.1977.tb01599.x

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“…Once data enters a discipline through its members they are investigated by scientists in an attempt to identify concepts. Knowledge generated within a discipline is organized through conceptual activity as theories that account for or characterize some phenomena (Andreoli & Thompson, 1977). These theories ultimately may result in law, or accepted reality, that are used by society.…”

Section: Activities Of Scientistsmentioning

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Moving Beyond: A Generative Philosophy of Science

Riegel¹,

Omery²,

Calvillo³

et al. 1995

In Search of Nursing Science

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Section: Activities Of Scientistsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Moving Beyond: A Generative Philosophy of Science

Riegel¹,

Omery²,

Calvillo³

et al. 1995

In Search of Nursing Science

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“…Science o/nursing (nursing science) is that body of knowledge unique to nursing. It originates in practice, a key feature for a practice discipline (Andreoli & Thompson 1977). The focus of this discussion is the science of nursing, or nursing science.…”

Section: Nursing Science: History and Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nursing science: more promise than threat

Jennings

1986

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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This paper considers the issue of nursing science. Nursing, as an art, has long been accepted as integral to nursing. Nursing, as a science, however, is a more recent concept. Nursing science is viewed as a threat to the profession by its opponents, while the proponents of nursing science see it as a promise for advancement of the discipline. This paper examines the issue of nursing science by looking at its history and development, the definition of science, and five factors critical to the nursing science issue. The author concludes that nursing science is, in varying respects, both a threat and a promise. It is clear that the preponderance of evidence favours the promise nursing science holds for the profession of nursing. It is not a matter of choosing either art or science, but rather skillfully blending both for the betterment of nursing. Both art and science are necessary in nursing--neither, however, is sufficient.

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“…Many early nursing leaders had described the scientific basis of nursing. (Johnson, 1959;McManus, 1958) Andreoli and Thompson (1977), delineate the nature of science in nursing as: "discovery of new knowledge and verification of previously held knowledge, the essential process for the science of nursing is inquiry or research." (p. 32) All scientific knowledge needs to be capable of verification.…”

Section: Evolution Of Nursing Sciencementioning

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Evolution of Nursing Science: Implications For Nursing World Wide

Ahad

1981

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This article uses the framework of professionalization and discussess one central criterion, generation of a unique body of knowledge, as a requirement for professional maturity. Following the lead provided by the nursing profession in the United States of America, the standards of nursing education and practice are steadily increasing around the world. However, success in this area of improving professional performance greatly depends on the generation of commensurate scientific knowledge. The writer pleads for systematic efforts for sharing and evaluating nursing theory across national boundaries, identifies additional possible channels, and hopes that the attempts of Sigma Theta Tau in this direction will be effective.

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The Nature of Science in Nursing

Cited by 15 publications

References 9 publications

Moving Beyond: A Generative Philosophy of Science

Moving Beyond: A Generative Philosophy of Science

Nursing science: more promise than threat

Evolution of Nursing Science: Implications For Nursing World Wide

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