What is the most important part of nursing

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In your opinion which of the following is the most important part of nursing and WHY?

a. Empirics: the science of nursing

b. Esthetics: the art of nursing

c. Personal Knowledge:awareness of self and others in a relationship

d. Ethics: knowing based on "right" and "wrong"

Thanks for the input

Lmhester

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Hello,

Ok, I will bite at the hook

All of the answers, are good and have their place in nursing..Hmm, D is correct because I do not want a nurse that possess unkind face. I believe that nursing is all of above. If your personality sucks...than you will have the

patient upset and nothing would be accomplish.

Friends,

Bultton

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That's somewhat of a tough question. Hmmm...I will have to say knowing between right and wrong. Being aware of others in a relationship is important too, but being able to make decisions based on values is also imperative.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health.

C...because the art, science, and knowledge become meaningless without it.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics.

If you know the difference between right and wrong then everything else falls into place...accountability, kindness, knowledge...If you truly know the right attitude it takes to be a nurse and the commitment involved, then you will choose the right manner to go about it. Just my two cents.

so my answer is D

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

I'm also going to say D, because really, that's the answer that "jumped out" at me.

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