





Nursing is a science because we need to apply scientific principles to take care of the sick
o Scientific principles include medicine, psychology, public health, sociology
Nursing as an art also requires skill; skills in doing procedures
Nursing is a spirit because core of nursing is caring; we care for persons, for human beings
Core values
o Caring
o Love of God
o Love of people
o Love of country
We use theories because ethe describe, explain, predict
HOSPITALS



Palaces of the sick
Centers for wellness