Open AccessA Philosophical Review of School Nursing Framed by the Holistic Nursing Theory of Barbara Dossey
Author(s) -
Pernilla Garmy,
Eva K. Clausson,
AnnChristin Janlöv,
EvaLena Einberg
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of holistic nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.443
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1552-5724
pISSN - 0898-0101
DOI - 10.1177/08980101211006615
Subject(s) - holistic nursing , nursing theory , feeling , nursing , holistic health , school nursing , nurse education , nursing research , psychology , medicine , medline , alternative medicine , social psychology , political science , pathology , law
This article is a philosophical review of school nursing and its constructs framed by Barbara Dossey's holistic nursing theory. The author describes the application of holistic nursing theory within the school nurse's area of activity. The review suggests that holistic nursing theory can be applied in several areas of school nursing. School nurses have a multifaceted occupation that includes meetings with students, parents, and school staff. Barbara Dossey's holistic nursing theory offers the school nurse tools to deal with people's varied experiences, feelings, and needs.
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