Up to Midterm 1 Flashcards
BScN Philosophy
Being, Knowing, Doing
Being
What makes you a nurse
-Relationship + self is meaningful
-everyone has the right to (respect, dignity, full potential)
-everyone has unique stories/experiences
-create authentic connections
Knowing
Having the theoretical knowledge
-knowing there are multiple truths (that change)
-complexity science (sense/decision making)
-Caring Science (uses 4 ways of knowing)
-Deep knowing- learn from others, self critique/critical reflection
Doing
Applying nursing skills
-create relationships + safes paces
-authentically, how you want to come across
-engage in interdisciplinary + intersectoral approaches
4 types of truth
-Objective
-Subjective
-Normative
-Complex
Objective truth
-measurable
-physically observed
(5 senses)
Subjective truth
Individuals perspective
-internal/not visible
-not measurable
Normative truth
Group agreement
-cultural
-ethnic, gender, religion
Complex truth
what truth is best/most useful in a specific situation
-in the best interest
3 knowings
-Axiology
-Epistemology
-Ontology
Axiology
Ethics
-everyone has different values you may disagree with, but must help
-knowing about yourself
Epistemology
Knowledge (Nursing knowledge)
-knowing things to help build connections (empathy)
-Know how to treat symptoms (nurses don’t cure)
Ontology
Nature/existence of life
-Experiences, beliefs, feelings
bodymindspirit
Holistic view, each part of a humans self is important + valued
Spirituality
what gives meaning to life
-expresses who we are
-why we’re unique
- fuel to life
Religion
Cultures/communities celebrating spirituality together
- traditions + beliefs
Enhancing spirituality
-respect boundaries
-listen authentically
-encourage their story/interests
-explore suffering + joy (growth from them)
-connection
-hope + meaning
Spiritual Cues Include
-unspoken words (fine=not fine)
-recognize unseen boundaries (crossed arms)
-familiar objects (bible, cross)
-behavioural cues (no eye contact)
Holistic approach advantages
pt:self
Pt: will be more comfortable and engage in their health, trust you
self: be more passionate, have context
Holistic approach challenges
-may become emotionally attached
-be a response from those surrounding you
-Pt may not open up/ trust you; they could just ignore
Holistic knowledge you will learn
how to kindly deal with difficult pts
be more open to new/different ideas
Profession
The act of doing something
-teaching, clinician, researcher
Discipline
Knowledge/3 knowing’s
-axiology
-epistemology
-ontology
Professionals criteria
-BScN
-specific disciplinary knowledge
-code of ethics
-proof of organization CRNA (permit, discipline, take care of themselves)
Nursing Science
What we want to become/do as nurses
-application of theory to practice
-discipline of a nurse
-experimental research
-borrowed, personal knowledge
-Cyclical (what you learn in class but alter in life)
(FINAL EXAM)
Nurses work in ___
Health care system
Health Care System
-health is a varying idea
-encompasses a greater circle that includes everyone
-includes psychology, environment created, planet concerns, people (empathize with their stories)
Focuses/interest of nursing
-self knowledge (diff between us and pt)
-pt experience (how diseases effect them mentally)
-create relationships with pt
Canadian Nurses Association
-RNs are self-regulated healthcare professionals
-contribute to health care through leadership
-coordinate care + support clients
-nursing science is our foundation
Kintsugi
not seeing others as broken if not perfect
-brokeness is an opportunity to give back
-empathize with the difficulty to ask for help
-create a relationship
Nurseology requires
Requires nurse to get through defences + fears pts have that prevent self knowing
Nurses first priority
Self, if they are not in their best condition (are burnt out) they can’t provide adequate care to pt
Healing
well-being, mental state/mindset
-is ALWAYS possible
Curing
Decreasing/absence of disease (medications/treatments), alleviating symptoms
-NOT always possible
Healing vs. Curing
-in situations, one can be more important in a specific settings (bleeding out/safety needs fixed first)
-can have one without the other
Nursing theory is/uses
framework for decision making
-blueprint for nurses to follow
-uses the 3 knowledge types
4 Patterns of Knowing
-Empirics
-Personal
-Ethics
-Aesthetics
Empirics
Scientific/factual- has evidence
-application of medicine based on data/scientific knowledge
-measurable
Ethics
Moral/ethical considerations
-best interest of patience
- ethical dilemmas, Pt rights, moral principles
Personal
who you are as a professional + individual
cant have professional without personal
-all professional experiences have influence