title: The 'core of nursing': knowledge and skill.
authors.forename: Sioban
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gordon
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004645:Empathy; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D012938:Social Perception