Nursing as a Science Knowledge is fundamental in the growth of any discipline. ”Knowledge is information, and discovery is the creative process of obtaining new knowledge” (Perry, 1997). A body of knowledge is the collaboration of ideas, which included in the knowledge base, is research and experience. Research is used to scientifically prove theories as well as to discredit others. Personal experience may bring upon research and increase the body of knowledge. An example of this can be seen with common dish soap and a catheter.
While nursing readily accepts the responsibility to fulfill its contract with society to maximize health, the profession’s leadership recognizes that the current system of nursing practice, education and credentialing is inadequate to meet the future health care needs and demands of consumers.
Through personal experience and research, it has been found that using dish detergent to clean the apparatus can be equally as effective as using a much more costly disinfectant.
Since nurses have started to do research, they have begun to build their own body of knowledge, instead of borrowing that knowledge from others. Research and experience in the nursing field has allowed for the evolution of the profession. The more knowledge base and idea has the more support it will receive. “Nurses use knowledge of human responses to health and illness in the healing process. (Meleis, 1997)
Public understanding about the appropriate roles of nurses in health care delivery systems, as delineated by clear scope of practice and differentiated licensure tied to educational preparation, is essential. Americans will be better served by a diversified nursing workforce whose competencies are matched to specific roles. An adequate number of nurses, prepared with different types of knowledge and skills, is fundamental to the provision of quality, cost effective care.
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