Abstract The writer relates that in developing her own nursing theory, she has been particularly influenced by the work of theorists such as Jean Watson and Bonnie W. Duldt. The writer defines nursing, examines her purpose of nursing, her assumptions about nursing and the principles of nursing. The writer concludes that she believes in investigating the causes for physical illness on more than merely the physical level, but on the psychological, emotional and spiritual level too.
From the Paper "Since Florence Nightingale's selfless service to those suffering in hospitals, nursing has been recognized as not only a profession, but also a calling. This is what nursing is for me. I have always felt that, more than other professions, nursing provides the professional with the opportunity to connect with other human beings on multiple levels. On the clinical level, nursing provides the opportunity for learning about the miracle that is the human body. On the non-physical level, the nurse has the opportunity to understand the client not only on the level of medical need, but also on the psychological and even spiritual level. "
