Question

Define 'humanities', in your own words. How does a humanities course contribute to an education in the nursing field?

Answer 1

Humanities:

Humanities is a Latin word Humanus.

That means how human express themselves through the arts through out the history. It includes human experience, values, norms, sentiments, ideas and norms.

Humanities in nursing:

1. Humanities are very important in clinical judgment and critical thinking in nursing.

2. It helps nurses in decision making.

3. It promotes better interested personal communication with nurse and patients.

4. Humanities help the nurse to develop holistic view with the patients.

5. It helps the nurse to gain new insights.

6. It increase the creativity in nursing.