Imagination and Knowledge: Significance for Teaching-Learning in Nursing

Einstein's statement that imagination is more important than knowledge is explored in considering the importance of imagination in the teaching-learning of nursing. Insights from others on the possible meaning of Einstein's statement provide a basis for considering opportunities for imagination to flourish in teaching-learning while building on a solid foundation of what is known. Using the humanbecoming teaching-learning model, ideas are offered for faculty consideration.

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Nursing Science Quarterly
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2025-12-30
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https://doi.org/10.1177/08943184251406803
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Empathy and Medical Education
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Imagination and Knowledge: Significance for Teaching-Learning in Nursing

Nan Russell Yancey
Nursing Science Quarterly
Empathy and Medical Education
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Imagination and Knowledge: Significance for Teaching-Learning in Nursing

Nan Russell Yancey
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Abstract

Einstein's statement that imagination is more important than knowledge is explored in considering the importance of imagination in the teaching-learning of nursing. Insights from others on the possible meaning of Einstein's statement provide a basis for considering opportunities for imagination to flourish in teaching-learning while building on a solid foundation of what is known. Using the humanbecoming teaching-learning model, ideas are offered for faculty consideration.

Nursing Science QuarterlyVol. 39(2)
Lewis University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 31%
Empathy and Medical Education
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