Nursing is an art and a science by which people are assisted in learning to care for themselves whenever possible and care for by others when they are unable to meet their own needs. Nursing has evolved from an unstructured method of caring for the ill to a scientific professions. The result has been movement from the mystical beliefs of primitive times to a high-tech, high-touch era. Nursing combines art and science. Using scientific knowledge in a humane manner, nursing combines critical thinkings skills with caring behaviours.
Nursing requires a delicate balance of promoting client's independence and dependence. Nursing focuses not on illness but rather on the client's response to illness. Nursing promotes health and helps clients move to a higher level of wellness.
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