Theorists developed different views of nursing according to their model perspectives. From theoretical perspectives, nursing is about health and caring for the people’s welfare. It is not about self but of others.
“Nursing is a calling from God and a service to humankind.” – Florence Nightingale (Fitzpatrick & Whall, 2005)
“Nursing is a sacred science encompassing ethical and relational caring along with intentional consciousness modalities that honor wholeness, healing, comfort, balance, harmony, and well-being.” – Jean Watson (Transpersonal Caring Model theorist) (Watson, 2005)
“Nursing is a professional discipline assisting individuals to achieve system balance and stability.” – Dorothy Johnson (Behavioral System Model theorist) (Fitzpatrick & Whall, 2005)
Personal
Nurses in current practice have developed multiple views of what is nursing is all about. Personal responses depend on nursing goals and objectives and how the profession is used in helping others.
“Nursing is a rewarding profession and a satisfying vocation. It is my way of expanding my moral and ethical obligation to share my nursing knowledge and skills to others in need.” – Dovie Tinana, RN, BSN, MSN
“Nursing is helping people in the community lead a healthier way of life and caring for ill-patients to recover from disease or injury and be able to go back to their families and the community in full functioning capacities.” – Jorge Tinana, RN, BSN