Using Carper's Ways Of Knowing In Nursing

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Nurses use evidence informed practise which is the method of gathering evidence and incorporating clinical expertise, patient preference, expert opinion and other resources (Canadian Nurses Association, 2010). In addition, nurses will use Carper's ways of knowing as describe above and will bring their practical knowledge brought in from clinical experience. This clinical experience is a valuable asset as they understand the environment and can incorporate it into their own experience of practise. Lastly, praxis is the "practice, as distinguished from theory; application or use, as of knowledge or skills" (Myers, 2009, p. 1497)
During this project, I have been able to use my knowledge acquired throughout the nursing program and apply it

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