Nursing science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the research, development, and application of knowledge in the realm of health and nursing care. Key aspects include:
- Nursing Research: Investigation into health conditions, nursing phenomena, nursing interventions, ethics, and cultural aspects in nursing.
- Nursing Practice: Application of evidence-based nursing practices for the treatment and prevention of care needs, and to promote the health and well-being of patients.
- Nursing Management: Management of healthcare and nursing facilities, including resource organization, efficiency analysis, design of nursing systems, implementation of quality standards, and development of guidelines.
- Nursing Education: Teaching based on nursing didactic principles, as well as the development of curricula and educational programs for initial and ongoing nursing education.
- Nursing Policy: Regulation, financing, and improvement of the nursing sector. The goal is to shape standards, working conditions, quality norms, and access to nursing care, ensuring that nursing meets the needs of the population.
- Ethics in Nursing: Addressing ethical issues in nursing practice.
- Public Health in Nursing: Research on the prevention of care needs, health promotion, and improvement of quality of life.
Nursing science aims for a comprehensive view of nursing that integrates research, practice, education, ethics, and management. This integration strengthens and advances nursing as an integral component of healthcare.
