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Unitary Science and Human Betterment Conference: Exploring New Dimensions in Nursing

Dive into the innovative realms of unitary science and human betterment in nursing at the SRS 2012 Conference. Discover opportunities, appraise evidence, and discuss strategies to enhance nursing practice, education, and leadership. Remember the visionary Fran Biley, challenge existing norms, and research diverse phenomena like healing experiences of caregivers and men. Explore interconnected theoretical perspectives and cultural relevance, embark on the journey toward Living Awareness, and learn from healing stories shared by holistic nurses. Prepare to contribute to human betterment through leadership, nursing practice, and transformative frameworks. Join the discourse, share your insights, and nurture the "Garden" of knowledge. Safe travels home, and see you in New York for the 25th Anniversary of SRS in 2013!

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Unitary Science and Human Betterment Conference: Exploring New Dimensions in Nursing

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  1. SRS 2012 Conference Closing Explorations & Opportunities Arlene T. Farren, RN; PhD; AOCN, CTN-A

  2. Overall Purpose & Objectives • The program was designed to disseminate nursing knowledge of unitary science and practice for human betterment through applications in research, practice, aesthetics, education, and leadership • Objectives • Discuss opportunities for human betterment • Appraise evidence • Discuss strategies for development and use of unitary science knowledge to enhance human betterment in the spheres of education, practice, and leadership

  3. Remembering • Being present with healing energy for Fran Biley - • Context of the development of the Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings (SUHB) and recognizing her visionary presence • Visit by Dean Bladwin

  4. Challenging • Consider the patterns of knowing as theories and define “evidence” as the theories • Consider our own work in terms of this perspective • In response an example was provided

  5. Researching • Understanding the experience of unpaid caregivers of persons with mild dementia • Exploring the phenomena of healing in men’s healing from childhood maltreatment

  6. Considering & Suggesting • The interconnectedness of three theoretical perspectives and synchrony fostering human well-being and bettering mankind – a dialog suggesting possibilities • Cultural experiences and learnings – considering relevance of the SUHB in diverse cultures

  7. Educating • The journey toward a Unitary Transformative framework called Living Awareness • The path toward expanding perceptive abilities within a framework of cosmic consciousness

  8. Practicing • Stories of healing told by holistic nurses and themes associated with pandimensional awareness • Metaphors for nursing practice and an emerging practice model: The Labyrinth of Care

  9. Preparing • Different circles, ways of participating in different circles to give voice of a needed perspective for human betterment • Stories of participants regarding leadership

  10. Summary • The presenters • Focused on unitary science perspectives • Pandimensional awareness was present in implicit and explicit ways • In some sessions, the participants were challenged to see in new ways and invited to explore the new lens • In some sesions, the participants were seeking dialog about new ideas and inviting comments now and in the future • All were seeking ways to contribute to nursing science for the purpose of using unitary science knowledge for human betterment

  11. Implications • Sharing with a larger audience through publication in journals like Visions or new books • Considering new perspectives on evidence and being more explicit regarding theory development in our own research • Exploring Pandimensional Nursing Education • Celebrating and Nurturing the “Garden”

  12. Thank you & Time for Evaluation • Safe Journey Home! • Post Script: • See you in New York in 2013 – the Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of SRS

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