Remembrance of things past through writing: esthetic patterns of knowing in nursing.
The writing process offers a valuable medium for informing esthetic knowing in nursing. First, characteristics of esthetic patterns of knowing in nursing are described. Esthetic knowing in world literature is then illustrated through the writings of Proust. Next, composition theories and research are used to identify ways in which writing can shape esthetic knowing. Finally, the author presents implications for the use of writing to foster esthetic patterns of knowing in nursing.
College of Nursing and Health Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.
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Sorrell
D004954:Esthetics; D005197:Famous Persons; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008093:Literature, Modern; D008512:Medicine in the Arts; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D014956:Writing