The power of metaphors: images of holistic nurses.
Metaphors are individualized representations of self as well as a vivid, expressive, everyday dialogical format. Holistic nursing is a personal philosophy that includes participating in the healing-caring process of self and others. Exploring metaphors of nurses offers a unique opportunity of understanding how they describe, prioritize, and internalize their practice. The aim of this article is to present metaphors of holistic nurses.
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Hunter College-Bellevue School of Nursing, The City University of New York, 425 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010, USA. Leighsa220@aol.com
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