title: A conceptual model of nursing: a model of personhood for Irish nursing.
abstract: A model of personhood for nursing in Ireland based on Celtic society, Irish language, Irish customs, and the Catholic religion is discussed. Concepts central to the model are presented bilingually as a means of capturing the essence of nursing care in an Irish context. The adequacy of the model is considered from the perspective of the following evaluative criteria: social utility, social congruence, and social significance.
authors.affiliation: National University of Ireland.
authors.forename: Geraldine M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: Margaret G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Landers
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D007494:Ireland; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009729:Nursing