Nursing as an Art, Science, Profession,
Discipline
Is nursing an art? - Answer-"Art is not so much what a nurse knows or what they do, kore the approach
to what a nurse does."
How is nursing an art? - Answer-Develop meaningful connections with clients
The meaning of client encounters
Skillful performance of nursing activities
Relational thinking to choose appropriate actions
Ethical nursing practice.
Humans have an innate need to be social
What does nursing as an art involve? - Answer-Sensitivity, creativity, empathy and the ability to care
Forming relational partnerships
Relational communication
Use of the nursing process
What is the definition of nursing art? - Answer-The art of nursing is the intentional creative use of
oneself, based upon skill and expertise, to transmit emotion and meaning to another. It is a process that
is subjective and requires interpretation, sensitivity, imagination and active participation.
Giving yourself and doing more than before
