week 11: spirituality

Question 1

what is spirituality

Answer 1

• spirituality relates to inner knowing an source of strength reflected in ones being.
• energy that gives a person a reason to exist
• a coping mechanism
• important in maintaining health and well being
• way to find hope, meaning in life and greater purpose.

Question 2

what is the relevance of spirituality to nursing practice?

Answer 2

The nurses intentional, caring presence with clients makes possible the speaking and hearing of spiritual concerns, such concerns are revealed in the context of one’s life story.

Question 3

4 characteristics of spirituality

Answer 3

1. relationship with self
2. with nature
3. with others
4. with a diety

Question 4

spirituality in nursing care

Answer 4

1. our CNO standards expect us to pay attention to the spiritual needs of patients.
2. spirituality’s connection with hope, meaning, purpose in life, values and beliefs is important in practice
3. spirituality in nursing helps us to promote a person-centered, holistic approach

Question 5

to increase spiritual competency

Answer 5

• be aware of your own spirituality
• listen to cues, be attentive when patients discuss what is meaningful to them
• be fully present, show you value/respect the person
• reflect daily on your compassion for patients
• be person-centered, not task-centered