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. 2024 Oct;25(4):e12501.
doi: 10.1111/nup.12501.

Reimagining a nursing ecosystem in an uncertain world

Pawel Krol  1 , Rochelle Einboden  2 , Horas Wong  3 , Lynore Geia  4 , Agness Tembo  3
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Reimagining a nursing ecosystem in an uncertain world

Pawel Krol et al. Nurs Philos. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

The discussion paper synthesises the insights shared during a keynote panel at the 26th International Philosophy of Nursing Conference, themed "Reimagining a nursing ecosystem in an uncertain world." It delves into the substantial impact uncertainty has on nursing, offering innovative strategies for reconceptualization. Through a critical examination of evidence-based practice, the tendency to homogenise nursing is discussed, prompting advocacy for a Nietzschean political framework as a form of resistance and emancipation. Drawing inspiration from Donna Haraway, a transition from individualistic to relational approaches is needed, especially amidst social and economic instability. Furthermore, the integration of caritas and Indigenous epistemologies underscore the significance of cultural sensitivity in nursing. Meanwhile, Ubuntu philosophy champions empathy and collective values, while a convergence of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions promises to enrich nursing practice. Ultimately, the panellists advocate for overcoming rigid ideologies in favour of a pluralistic approaches, ontologies, epistemologies and ethics to address contemporary challenges, and signal for a philosophical reorientation to engage uncertainty and reshape nursing roles in an ever-evolving and world.

Keywords: nursing; philosophy; reimagining; resistance; uncertainty.

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