title: The vital nature of environment.
abstract: The nursing perspective includes the environment of a person, family, or community and there is global acceptance of environment as a disciplinary boundary. However, there are important distinctions among the conceptual models of nursing with regard to the meaning of the term. These differences spring from the worldview and philosophy that tailor its focus and fit.
authors.affiliation: East Carolina University College of Nursing, Greenville, NC 27858-4323, USA. alligoodmar@ecu.edu
authors.forename: Martha Raile
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Alligood
mesh_terms: D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical