title: Wisdom: a goal of nursing education.
abstract: The attainment of wisdom is a goal of intellectual development manifested in an individual by a solid knowledge base, effective critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, and a sense of duty and altruism to humankind. Promoting the achievement of wisdom as a focal point in a nursing program can provide a unifying perspective in the development of a curriculum. Teaching strategies such as case studies, small group discussions, mentoring, reflective writing, and professional networking are effective ways to promote wisdom in nursing students.
authors.forename: Jocelyn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: D'Antonio
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D009626:Terminology as Topic