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Thesis (M.S.N.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1990.
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1990
Description
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe and interpret the meaning of intuition in nursing practice. Interviews with six nurses were audiotaped and transcribed into text. Initial and essential themes emerged through thematic analysis. Initial themes were variables dealing with the manifestation, interpretation or application of intuition. Essential themes reflected an awareness, sensation, understanding or feeling of a particular nature to be comprehended, known, or perceived in connection with reflection upon the experience of intuition. The unity of meaning was described using the words of the participants and two metaphors: a figure of a human being, DNA, and galaxies which represented the potential and sense of wonder felt from the participants; and electricity which is used as a tool and is valued though its action is not fully understood. Through intuition nurses experience "being with" patients and see each one as a whole, unique person.
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103 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
14677
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Thesis (M.S.N.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1990.
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1990
Date Text
1990
Date Issued (EDTF)
1990
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FAU
FAU
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FADT14677
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monographic
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
Jennings, Alinda Hunter.
Graduate College
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103 p.
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meaning of intuition in nursing practice
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Origin Information
1990
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
meaning of intuition in nursing practice
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meaning of intuition in nursing practice