Nursing is a science in which all of a person's needs are met through the correct use of the nursing process. Considering healthcare a universal human right, it encompasses a process that involves collaborative care of people of all ages and communities in all contexts. Nursing is essential in promoting health, preventing disease, caring for the sick and disabled in society. Nursing supports the promotion of a safe environment, research, health policy making, education and patient health management systems. The philosophy of nursing examines the truths and ideals of nursing. It is the result of the intellectual effort to understand the relationship between people, environment and health. Nursing philosophy outlines the values ​​and ethics of practice and appreciates the fundamental elements that contribute to health. The philosophy also promotes a personal belief about people, the environment, health, and nursing. Nursing philosophy reflects the values ​​of caring for others, which is an essential part of nursing, professionalism in practice, health, the environment, and educational advancement in the field. Nursing philosophy tends to negotiate group dynamics and mediate tension where there are conflicting values ​​and worldviews shown by the generation gap in nursing whereby the older nurse is seen as more altruistic whilst the younger ones tend to express themselves . Nursing education focuses primarily on what can be objectively observed and verified. The knowledge gained as a result of training depends on how that knowledge has been organised, tested and applied in nursing practice (Nunnery, 2008). Nursing theory is composed of a set of concepts, relationships, definitions and propositions derived from the ...... half of the article ......ng of what it means to care establishes the foundation for improving ethical decision making in practice nursing. The meta-theory of caring provides common ground for professional nurses around the world to freely share ideas regardless of their level of education and different specialties in the field. Essential elements of nursing practice include knowledge and use of nursing frameworks and theories in practice. It involves being available to others, valuing other people as a human presence, respecting the differences that exist compared to others, possessing personal beliefs and taking responsibility for one's actions. It involves having the courage to move into a new and untested world, connecting with others to share information and knowledge, appreciating mystery and being open to new discoveries, and being competent in your chosen area among others.