Nursing is a blend of art and science, where art involves the creative use of knowledge to serve others, while science encompasses systematic knowledge gained through observation and research. Historically viewed as an art, nursing has evolved with scientific principles, integrating skills derived from various disciplines. The essence of nursing lies in combining scientific knowledge with compassionate care to enhance health and quality of life.

1. NURSING IS ART AND
SCIENCE

2. What is an Art;
Composed of skills that require expertise for their
competent education.
It is the creative use of knowledge in service to others.
Originally nursing considered as an ‘art’. Called ‘born
nurses’ (natural / untaught). Art improved by practice.
Need little education as nurses only carry out doctors

3. What is a Science?
It requires systemized knowledge derived from observation,
critical thinking, study and research.
Nursing as a ‘Science’…Gradually, as the body of scientific
knowledge grew, nurses aware of the basic principles for
practice.
Nursing borrowed its ‘science’ from other disciplines.
What was unique to nursing? – Leeds to develop nursing

4. The art has long been accepted. The science has
been recognized recently. Hence nursing is both a
science and an art.
“the science of nursing is the knowledge base for
the care that is given, and the art of nursing is the
skilled application of that knowledge to help others
achieve maximum health and quality of life”

5. ART
SCIENCE
• CARE
• COMPASSION
• COMMUNICATION
• SUPPORT
• REASURANCE
• A SPIRITUAL
CALLING
• DEGREE
QUALIFIED
• SKILLED AND
KNOWLEDGEABL
E
• PROFESSIONAL
• CAPABLE AND
COMPETENT

6. Conclusion : Nursing is indeed an art and
science.
Science helps to explain the work of a nurse,
while art addresses the human connections,
empathetic communication, and dedicated care
and compassion that make nursing a critical
element of healthcare.

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