The Importance Of Emancipatory Knowing In Nursing

During eight weeks of this course (Theory Integration), I have learned so much about nursing processes, practices, values, patterns of knowing, and nursing theories. This course is uniquely structured compared to other courses I have taken in my educational career. In every high-level professional discipline, there is usually an expectation of knowledge and knowing, and this is not an exemption. Knowledge and knowing are the key components to build an effective career. I have learned how emancipatory knowing is a reflection of the relationship between process and intervention. Emancipatory knowing brings about critical thinking/ questioning, creative processes, formal expressions, authentication processes, and integrated expression in practice. (Chin & Kramers, 2011, p. 3). I have learned about Epistemology (ways in which knowledge is developed) and Ontology (ways of being and doing) …show more content…
The theory of human caring has more explicit components such as the expansion of personal views, heart-centered caring, conscious nursing interventions, and the ten carative factors. (Smith & Parker, 2015). This theory promotes mindfulness and consciousness when providing care. I will always be self-conscious when providing care for patients, using empathy to promote therapeutic relationship and wholistic healing. I have learned that every relationship (with patient, family, colleague, management) is a partnership that is built on the commitment to healing. So, I will continue to treat and provide care to others in a more collaborative manner. I will combine my nursing skills with nursing process to provide safe and comfort interventions and assist patients to attain their personal strength and healing. My worldview is the golden rule, doing unto others what you would want them to do unto you; thus, I will continue to provide appropriate care to my