Standpoint Epistemology and Nursing Science

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Pamela G. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Standpoint Theory ◽  
Philosophical Theory ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Proposal A ◽  
Standpoint Epistemology ◽  
Contemporary Practice ◽  
Practice Of Science

In this article, I propose that engagement in nursing practice affords an epistemic advantage and should be included in defining nursing science and as a warrant for scientific knowledge. I appeal to standpoint epistemology, a philosophical theory, to support my proposal. A new conception of objectivity, which aligns with the contemporary practice of science and standpoint theory, is discussed. The article presents a preliminary theory of nursing standpoint theory that explains epistemic advantage of a practicing nurse. Open questions about nursing science conclude the article.

The Epistemic Dignity of Knowledge Developed Through Nursing Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Pamela G. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Theory ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Nursing Knowledge ◽  
Theoretical Virtues ◽  
Philosophical Idea ◽  
Disciplinary Perspective ◽  
Contemporary Work ◽  
Practice Of Science

In this article, I revisit a philosophical idea from Intermodernism about generating knowledge through nursing practice and examine how this may enhance the epistemic dignity of knowledge. Epistemic dignity is an evaluation of knowledge (formalized in theories) as possessing quality and worth as scientific knowledge and as held in esteem by a disciplinary community and others. The philosophical turn toward the practice of science is discussed along with contemporary work on theoretical virtues as qualities of scientific theory. In addition, I suggest that what we may refer to as uniquely nursing knowledge is knowledge that is generated through nursing practice and ground in disciplinary perspective.

Philosophical Issues and Nursing Science

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela G. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
Theoretical Progress

The author of this article introduces a new column that will explore philosophical issues of concern to nurse scientists. In this initial column, I review the general terrain of philosophy in nursing science and explore some philosophical issues relevant to theory development. One conclusion is that inquiry into philosophical issues may help expand our repertoire of conceptual tools useful in building scientific knowledge and facilitating theoretical progress.

Exploring Nursing Perspectives on Power

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela N. Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Nursing Science

In this column, the concept of power is introduced as basic to the nursing discipline, critical to practice and specific to nursing science as well as nursing practice.

Dating Papyri: Familiarity, Instinct and Guesswork1

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-83
Author(s):  
Malcolm Choat
Keyword(s):  
Seventeenth Century ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Script Language ◽  
History Of ◽  
Contemporary Practice ◽  
Language Content

This article surveys the history of palaeographical dating of papyri, reflecting on its origins as a system, and what lessons this might have for contemporary practice. In examining the beginnings of palaeography as a discipline in the late seventeenth century with the work of scholars such as Jean Mabillon, it highlights the concerns of that period, especially the authenticity of documents. In this context, palaeographical dating was only one (though of course an important component) of a range of tools scholars used to date and authenticate texts. In the same way, contemporary scholars use an array of methods to date the texts they study, including script, language, content, and the physical properties of the ink and its support. This article highlights the importance of understanding the limitations of each of these methods, whether caused by their subjective nature or the current limits of scientific knowledge, and emphasizes one of the key lessons of Mabillon’s practice, the broad familiarity with many types of script and manuscript which allow these to be properly contextualized and understood.

Thoughts About Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Fawcett
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
25Th Anniversary ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
Evidence Based Nursing

This paper is an essay about evidence-based nursing practice, with an emphasis on evidence in the form of various types of theories developed by various modes of inquiry. The essay is the second in a series written to acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the founding of Nursing Science Quarterly.

Standpoint Epistemology Without the “Standpoint”?: An Examination of Epistemic Privilege and Epistemic Authority

Hypatia ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Janack
Keyword(s):  
Standpoint Theory ◽  
Epistemic Authority ◽  
Feminist Standpoint Theory ◽  
Feminist Standpoint ◽  
Standpoint Epistemology

In this paper I argue that the distinction between epistemic privilege and epistemic authority is an important one for feminist epistemologists who are sympathetic to feminist standpoint theory, I argue that, while the first concept is elusive, the second is really the important one for a successful feminist standpoint project.

Hildegard E. Peplau: The Psychiatric Nursing Legacy of a Legend

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Haber
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Psychiatric Nursing ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Therapeutic Modality ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Nursing Science

Hildegard Peplau is remembered by nurses worldwide as the "mother of psychiatric nursing." Her scope of influence transcended her psychiatric nursing specialty and had a profound effect on the nursing profession, nursing science, and nursing practice. Peplau played a leadership role by influencing and emphasizing the advancement ofprofessional educational, and practice standards, and the importance of professional self-regulation through credentialing. She made a major contribution to nursing science, professional nursing and, of course, to the psychiatric nursing specialty through development of the Interpersonal Relations paradigm, a mid-range theory that has influenced the importance with which the nurse-patient relationship is regarded. The essential nature of the nursepatient relationship and its significance as a therapeutic modality operationalizes Peplau's scholarship and provides the basis for both the art and science of nursing practice. Peplau would challenge psychiatric nurses to thrive in the new millennium through continued commitment to the importance of the nurse-patient relationship, engagement in evidence-based practice, support of competence in information technology, and provision of leadership in influencing the health care paradigm shift to community-based health care delivery.

Advancing Forensic Nursing in South Africa: A matter of Stamina and Resilience

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette Mmabosa Sebaeng ◽  
Sinegugu E Duma
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Forensic Nursing ◽  
Conference Paper ◽  
Clinical Competencies ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
Clinical Nursing ◽  
Victims Of Crime

Advancing a non-existing specialisation in nursing care requires strong leadership, resilience and total commitment to patient care and to the nursing profession. These were the hard lessons that we learned over almost three decades in our endeavours for the advancement of forensic nursing as a formally recognised clinical nursing specialisation in South Africa. This article is a conference paper presented at the International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science, October 2016 in Denver – Colorado and it provides the professional and personal battles experienced by the forensic nurses in advancing forensic nursing practice in South Africa. The presentation conclude by highlighting the current status and achievements of forensic nurses’ resilience and perseverance in advancing forensic nursing which include the establishment of the Association for Forensic Nurses in South Africa, the development and recognition of clinical competencies for clinical forensic nursing by the South African Nursing Council, books authored by forensic nurses and continuous professional development activities conducted in different provinces of South Africa to benefit South African Forensic Nursing Association (SAFNA) members and improve forensic nursing practice and healthcare of the victims of crime and violence. These hard lessons were shared as encouragement to other forensic nurses from countries where forensic nursing is not yet recognised.

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