Nursing, with Faith and Reason

Abstract

Faith and reason make up the propulsive gear so that, together with truth, science and coherence, the nursing professional discovers unknown but surely prosperous horizons for society. In this regard, Benedict XVI, based on the sacred scriptures, maintains that seeking the truth is an inherent act of this professional; and proper of his nature to share knowledge with future generations from the scientific method and responsibility. In the same way, teaching would characterize a fundamental holistic activity for the nursing professional, which together with research ensures and guarantees a humanized nursing treatment par excellence for the subject of care and its environment in general, without excluding self-care. There is no doubt then that, for an outstanding professional work, science is as necessary as faith and spirituality; the first provides knowledge based on evidence, and the other, the ability to practice with fullness and satisfaction.