PURPOSE: This study describes the concept of nursing through an analysis of Islamic sources. METHOD: The concept analysis method of Walker and Avant was used. FINDINGS: Nursing is a process of seeking remedy. Nursing includes a strong educative component to help the human to fulfill his/her human capacities. CONCLUSION: The human is viewed as having individual responsibility for self-care and development of human capacities in accord with human nature. When problems and barriers arise, the role of the nurse is to seek remedy. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The role of the nurse is to assist the human to fulfill his/her human potential. The person is viewed from a holistic lens and spiritual development is more important than physical care.
PURPOSE: This study describes the concept of nursing through an analysis of Islamic sources. METHOD: The concept analysis method of Walker and Avant was used. FINDINGS: Nursing is a process of seeking remedy. Nursing includes a strong educative component to help the human to fulfill his/her human capacities. CONCLUSION: The human is viewed as having individual responsibility for self-care and development of human capacities in accord with human nature. When problems and barriers arise, the role of the nurse is to seek remedy. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The role of the nurse is to assist the human to fulfill his/her human potential. The person is viewed from a holistic lens and spiritual development is more important than physical care.