exam 5 objectives Flashcards
what are the nursing organizations available on campus
student nurses association (SNA), nurses of color (NOC), sigma theta tau
what are the 4 learning styles
visual, auditory, read/write, kinesthetic
what is a strategy for visual learning
turn tables of figures into graphs
what is a strategy for auditory learning
read summarized notes and listen to them
what is a strategy for read/write learning
write out notes multiple times
what is a strategy for kinesthetic learning
attend lab and practical sessions
name a nursing-specific resource found on the O’Neill center
medication calculator
what is spirituality
a lifelong journey of growth, a quest to find out who you are
what is the experience of spirituality
having connections with self, nature, others, and a sacred source
what is spirituality to the human condition
it is inherent and the essence of our being
what is religion
an organized system of beliefs regarding the cause, purpose, and nature of the universe that is shared by a group of people
is religion or spirituality chosen
religion
what is the difference between religion and spirituality
religion is a map to provide structure and direction by defining beliefs, values, and a code of conduct
spirituality is the journey to find who you are
what are barriers to spiritual interventions that nurses may experience (material things) (5)
economic constraints, poor staffing, insufficient time, lack of privacy, high-tech care
why do nurses have a lack of awareness of spirituality
not enough education is provided to nurses
how do holistic nurses recognize religion and spirituality
they recognize that religion and spirituality are different, and that we need to honor the many expressions, experiences, and ways to nurture the spiritual self
what are barriers to spiritual interventions that nurses may experience (non-material) (4)
lack of awareness of their own belief system, differences in spirituality between nurse and patient, fear that nurse’s knowledge is insufficient, fear of where spiritual discussions may lead
what are two spiritual interventions that a nurse can use
active listening/listening in healing wats, spiritual support
how does a nurse use active listening/listening in healing ways in spiritual conversations (4)
presence, touch, exploring meaning, reminiscence therapy
how does a nurse use spiritual support (4)
forgiveness facilitation, hope inspiration, prayer, individualization to patient’s needs
what are 4 collaborative efforts to ensure the spiritual care of the patient and family
hospital chaplains, community directory of religious leaders, foster feelings of connectedness/asses concerns, dietary department to provide foods compatible with religious requirements
mystery
truth that is beyond understanding and explanation
love
may recognize as the source of all life
suffering
occurs on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels
hope
a desire accompanied by an expectation of fulfillment
forgiveness
a process of extending love and compassion to self and others
peace/peacemaking
inner peace that reflects a way of being, a space from which one can live and be in ways that nurture and heal
grace
support that is unplanned and unexpected
prayer
represents a longing for communion of communication with God or the sacred source
what are the 3 integral aspects of holistic living
rest, leisure, and sabbath time
what does rest, leisure, and sabbath time do for spirituality
enhances growth, creativity, and renewal
what can nurses help patients figure out regarding their rest and leisure
if they are or are not a part of their lives
how do holistic nurses encourage incorporating rest, leisure, and sabbath time into daily life
regular exercise, music, imagery, and specific time for rest and quiet
what do art and literature do
encourage the expression of creativity, self, and spirit
why is the nurse caring for themself important
the way nurses care for and nurture themselves will influence their ability to function in a hearing role with another
why is recognition of yourself as a spiritual being important
it is key to being able to integrate spiritual care into your clinical practice
why is spiritual care an ethical obligation
it is important to make sure that the nurse is not denying patients the dignity of being human