The Juxtaposition of Caring

Nursing sits at the juxtaposition of self-care. On one side is the career: the call of nursing: absolute and definitive selflessness. Nursing is the ability, skill, and desire to care for another being during a time of need and desperate vulnerability. On the other side is the insatiable, self-motivated hunger for more: more knowledge, more technology, more validation, and faster, more evidence-based advancement. The fast-paced, intense environment is magnified in the critical care unit and for those who practice within the environment.
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research