Nursing is a unique, practice oriented discipline that meets a societal goal. The science of nursing is concerned with critical thinking, problem solving, and the application of knowledge. The art of nursing contribute to health enhancement in three categories- promotion, protection, and prevention of disease. The ultimate goal of nursing is to optimize health by interpreting and influencing responses to health and illness. The attainment of optimal health requires collaboration between the nurse and client as well as with professionals from other disciplines.
Teaching is a complex operation based upon a theoretical body of knowledge.
It is an interactive process that provokes disequilibrium and contributes to growth. Learning involves mutual responsibility between teacher and student. The student accepts responsibility to prepare for learning , and be a risk taker in sharing content related experiences with peers in a supportive environment. Learners also must be willing to identify those areas that allow them an opportunity to grow. This openness expedites the socialization process toward professional practice.