Integrating ecological caring in nursing addresses public health needs, implying a need for broader socio-environmental awareness.
This manuscript explores the evolving concept of ecological caring within the discipline of nursing, positioning it as both an ethical obligation and a public health necessity in the Anthropocene epoch. Grounded in environmental philosophy, ecofeminist ethics, and holistic nursing theories, we propose a reconceptualization of nursing practice that fully acknowledges the profound interdependence between human well-being and the health of the planet. As ecological crises intensify, nurses are called to respond not only to the immediate health needs of individuals but also to the broader socio-environmental determinants that shape health outcomes. This article further articulates a framework for ecological caring that integrates environmental stewardship, social justice, and compassionate clinical practice, thereby advancing a more responsive, equitable, and sustainable model of care.
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