Explain why philosophy of science is important to nursing
1-Why is a philosophy of science important to nursing? Provide examples from your clinical practice that demonstrate how the scientific method influences nursing knowledge, and in turn, practice? (Essentials I, III, VI, VIII and IX)

-The initial post will be regarding the topic of the week and will be a minimum of 250 words. Make sure you provide appropriate references and utilize APA style.

For references you can use:
-American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2011). The Essentials of Master’s in Education in Nursing
-American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Home. (2017, August 10). Retrieved September 16, 2017, from

Explain why philosophy of science is important to nursing
1-Why is a philosophy of science important to nursing? Provide examples from your clinical practice that demonstrate how the scientific method influences nursing knowledge, and in turn, practice? (Essentials I, III, VI, VIII and IX)

-The initial post will be regarding the topic of the week and will be a minimum of 250 words. Make sure you provide appropriate references and utilize APA style.

For references you can use:
-American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2011). The Essentials of Master’s in Education in Nursing
-American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Home. (2017, August 10). Retrieved September 16, 2017, from