Changing philosophies: A paradigmatic nursing shift from Nightingale
- Authors: Warelow, Philip
- Date: 2013
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Vol. 31, no. 1 (2013), p. 36-45
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- Description: To consider the changing philosophical and theoretical construction of nursing which has moved from an initial focus on positivism and science, and undergone a paradigmatic shift so that it is now being interpreted by some nursing theorists in alternative ways. Primary Argument A theoretical review of some nursing theorists and a critical consideration of the wider concepts which have been influential in theoretical constructions gradually moving from the received (positivistic) to the perceived view. The perceived view encompasses the emergence and influence of non-positivist philosophies, which shift the theoretical focus away from causation to a more interpretive, unscientific standpoint, with foundations in phenomenology, humanism, holistic care and qualitative research. The paper demonstrates that many of the theories offered are esoteric, complicated and constructed in an academic way that tends to escape the everyday nurse practitioner. Conclusion That multiple options which capture the philosophies and ideologies of both paradigms should/could be considered.
Flexible delivery : On-line versus bottom-line
- Authors: Warelow, Philip , Wells, Samantha , Irwin, Pauletta
- Date: 2011
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Vol. 29, no. 1 (2011), p. 55-62
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- Description: Objective In using a flexible delivery of learning approach to nursing education, and taking into account the globalization of education, this research argues that universities need to consider and take into account both the positive and negative aspects of this decision. Setting Tertiary educational settings Subjects All undergraduate/postgraduate students Primary Argument As nursing education is undergoing some significant changes this study argues that universities must be prepared to adopt some changes to harmonies with the needs of learners, the major stakeholders and to remain financially competitive in the marketplace. Conclusion These arguments need to be considered using the backdrop of what might be described as the globalization of education and universities need to respond to the challenges that flexible online learning presents. Flexible delivery for nursing education may need to proceed forward with a degree of caution because financial considerations shouldn't be a determinant of pedagogical quality.