A novice nurse trying actively to create a nursing identity and synthesize role into self-image formulates a personal view of praxis that includes (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. a broader understanding of nursing.
b. both reflection and specific actions.
c. caring for others as a central theme.
d. nursing as both an art and a science.
e. performing skills without supervision.

Answer 1

A, B, C, D
The union of role and identity opens up the possibility of a broader understanding of nursing.
Praxis is the integration of reflection and action.
The core identity in nursing is caring for others.
Nursing is both an art driven by personal values and individualized approaches to health care and a science that comprises the intersection of person and disease.
Mastery of specific skills is too narrow in focus, although skills are important in the scientific aspect of nursing.