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Item Holism: A concept analysis(Graphy Publications, 2018-06) McMillan, Eileen; Stanga, Natalina; Van Sell, SharonThe concept of holism is not new to the world of healthcare in other countries, but in the practice of traditional Western medicine, holism is still emerging. Holism is including the whole being, mind, body, and soul, acknowledging that the whole is more than a sum of the parts. The concept of holism was analyzed according to the Walker and Avant methodology to guide nursing practice to offer more comprehensive care to patients. Attributes of the concept are total, balanced, mind, body, and spirit, and whole. Antecedents were analyzed and are knowledge, understanding, relationships, and intention. Furthermore, the identified consequences of the concept were healing, peace, wellness, and Zen. To demonstrate holism in nursing a model, borderline, and contrary casesare laid out. Finally, a discussion about how the concept of holism enhances care given by the advanced practice nurse.Item Universe: A concept analysis(Graphy Publications, 2017-04) Alvarado, Alma; Watson, Jennifer; Van Sell, SharonThe concept of universe is a broad concept with limited analysis within nursing research and practice. The universe consists of everything that exists. The universe is all physical matter, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, and everything that exists within them such as human beings and nature. The concept analysis of theuniverse utilized the Walker and Avant eight-step methodology. The aim of the concept analysis was to provide knowledge and understanding of universe connection and interconnection in its entirety to human beings and health care, especially in advanced practice nursing. Attributes of the concept of universe include human being, environment, and cognition. Antecedents of the concept were observation, introspection, and experience. Lastly, the consequences of universe were self-awareness, evolution, and support.