Rethinking the Meaning of Nursing: Albanian Nursing's Philosophical Journey
The evolution of nursing in Albania offers a unique philosophical skylight into its transformation. Albanian nurses are rethinking nursing, bolstered by global nursing philosophy within an Albanian philosophical and cultural context. The meaning of nursing emerges from a journey of discovery that leverages a philosophical lens to harmonise global nursing philosophy with Albanian culture. Nursing philosophical discourse in Albania is proposing solutions to address challenges posed by the country's significant healthcare transitions. Albanian nurse leaders have created a fruitful dialogue between global nursing philosophical concepts and the rediscovery of Albania's cultural principles amidst their efforts to redefine nursing. Through its newly developed 'BESA, kerING, pivetel' philosophy, Albanian nursing enriches the country's healthcare system, imbuing it with humanised, ethical, and culturally meaningful care.
Authors
- Noemi Giannetta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4575-1898)
- Blerina Duka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3623-9342)
- Alessandro Stievano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3508-2352)
- Ippolito Notarnicola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4828-8811)
- Gennaro Rocco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9211-3752)
- Dyanne Affonso
Institutions
- University of Messina (IT)
- Bedër University (AL)
- National Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (IT)
- Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (IT)
- Albanian University (AL)
- Business Innovation Centre (IT)
- University of Nursing Yangon (MM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing Philosophy
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/nup.70050
- Primary Topic
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00