Nursing

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This paper discusses that, when nursing first began, it was mainly an art form aimed at easing the pain of the sick and injured. However, during the past century, nurses have learned, not only the art of healing ,but also how to care properly for wounds and illnesses through scientific measures. The author points out that, while scientific medicine has seen a number of improvements over the years due to technology, the basic art of nursing has remained unchanged. The paper concludes that patients still need interaction and contact with a caregiver to benefit fully from technology today.

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Introduction
The Art of Nursing
The Science of Nursing
Art and Science Combined
Conclusion

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"There has consistently been a link between technology and American trained nurses. Although they may not have considered them technology, nurses have "always used a variety of tools, instruments, and machines including thermometers and cardiac monitors, enema cans and respirators, and beds and infusion pumps to appraise, treat, and comfort patients." It is impossible to think of nursing without these tools of the trade and the techniques, divisions of labor, and social relations surrounding them." Nurses, as well as the American public, consider technology existing in scientific medicine, and feel these devices allow them to vicariously participate in the prestige accorded medicine by virtue of its technology.""

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