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What is the aim of Carper's theory?
What is the aim of Carper's theory?
- Formally express nursing knowledge
- Provide a professional and discipline identity
- Convey to others what nursing contributes to healthcare
- All of the above (correct)
What are Carper's 4 ways of knowing?
What are Carper's 4 ways of knowing?
Ethics, Personal knowing, Aesthetics, Empirics
What is Carper's 5th way of knowing?
What is Carper's 5th way of knowing?
Unknowing
What does empirical knowledge refer to in Carper's theory?
What does empirical knowledge refer to in Carper's theory?
Define personal knowledge in the context of Carper's ways of knowing.
Define personal knowledge in the context of Carper's ways of knowing.
What does ethical knowledge encompass according to Carper?
What does ethical knowledge encompass according to Carper?
Explain aesthetic knowledge in Carper's framework.
Explain aesthetic knowledge in Carper's framework.
What does unknowing signify in nursing?
What does unknowing signify in nursing?
Study Notes
Carper's Theory of Knowledge
- Aims to formally articulate nursing knowledge and establish a professional identity for the discipline.
- Seeks to communicate nursing's contribution to healthcare and enhance expert nursing practice.
Four Ways of Knowing
- Empirics: Involves factual knowledge validated by scientific means or external evidence.
- Personal Knowing: Encompasses self-awareness and empathy, emphasizing the importance of understanding the patient's perspective.
- Ethics: Centers on ethical awareness, guiding moral choices and understanding the implications of nursing actions.
- Aesthetics: Focuses on the context of immediate situations, highlighting the uniqueness of each patient and the holistic view of their circumstances.
Fifth Way of Knowing
- Unknowing: Acknowledges the nurse's recognition of their own limitations in knowledge regarding the client and the client's subjective experiences.
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Explore Carper's framework for understanding nursing knowledge through these flashcards. This resource will guide you through the four essential ways of knowing in nursing, along with the significant concept of unknowing. Perfect for nursing students and professionals looking to deepen their understanding of expert nursing practice.