The Power of Wholeness, Consciousness, and Caring A Dialogue on Nursing Science, Art, and Healing : Advances in Nursing Science

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The Power of Wholeness, Consciousness, and Caring A Dialogue on Nursing Science, Art, and Healing

Cowling, W. Richard III PhD, RN, APRN-BC, AHN-BC; Smith, Marlaine C. PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN; Watson, Jean PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN

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Advances in Nursing Science 31(1):p E41-E51, January 2008. | DOI: 10.1097/01.ANS.0000311535.11683.d1

Wholeness, consciousness, and caring are 3 critical concepts singled out and positioned in the disciplinary discourse of nursing to distinguish it from other disciplines. This article is an outgrowth of a dialogue among 4 scholars, 3 who have participated extensively in work aimed at synthesizing converging points in nursing theory development. It proposes a unified vision of nursing knowledge that builds on their work as a reference point for extending reflection and dialogue about the discipline of nursing. We seek for an awakening of a higher/deeper place of wholeness, consciousness, and caring that will synthesize new ethical and intellectual forms and norms of “ontological caring literacy” to arrive at a unitary caring science praxis. We encourage the evolution of a mature caring-healing-health discipline and profession, helping affirm and sustain humanity, caring, and wholeness in our daily work and in the world.

© 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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