The Metaparadigm of Nursing: The Art and Science of the Nursing Dimension Name Reg. No: Unit Code: Assessment Item No: Word Count: 1060 Words. Part One The metaparadigm of nursing identifies four key dimensions that guide the care giving practices in nursing; health, person, environment, and nursing (Fulton & Lyon, 2010, p.30). Of the four concepts, I single out nursing as the most central dimension for the nursing profession. In the healthcare setting, nursing is viewed as an art and science. The two concepts encompass the use personal skills, intuition and creativity, as well as theory and evidence-based approaches in providing care to patients (Tayray, 2009, p. 416). As a nursing professional, I value the two-dimensional concept of nursing because it reflects a holistic understanding of nursing (Jones, 2010, p. 186). The concept of nursing emphasizes the importance of knowledge, research, evidence-based practices and excellence in service provision
