Keywords

holistic care, Neuman Systems Model, nursing education research, spirituality

 

Authors

  1. Salmon, Becky MS, BS, RN, CCRN
  2. Bruick-Sorge, Cheryl MA, BS, RN
  3. Beckman, Sarah J. MSN, BS, RN
  4. Boxley-Harges, Sanna MA, BS, RN

Abstract

Spirituality has different meanings to individuals from diverse backgrounds with minimal definitions documented in academe. This qualitative research study was to determine the evolution of student nurses' concepts of spirituality by comparing their definitions on admission and at completion of their nursing education. Student responses are discussed.