What is nursing?

It is a theoretical reflection regarding nursing, resulting from a book and also from a conference about the theme. It is discussed the etymology of the word nursing, going through discussion about the aims of its professionals, necessary requirements to the professional performance, foundations, de...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: de Lima, Maria José
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2005
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR)
Repositorio:Cogitare Enfermagem (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.ufpr.br:article/4678
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.ufpr.br/cogitare/article/view/4678
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Enfermagem; Prática Profissional; Nursing; Professional Practice; Enfermería; Práctica profesional
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Sumario:It is a theoretical reflection regarding nursing, resulting from a book and also from a conference about the theme. It is discussed the etymology of the word nursing, going through discussion about the aims of its professionals, necessary requirements to the professional performance, foundations, deviations, up to its esthetic and artistic aspects. Its humanistic concerns are pointed out, considered essential for the development of a client interaction and consequently professional interaction. In fact, it is an invitation to a new reading on nursing.