WEEK 2: Soical Justice and the Role of the Nurse-Student Flashcards
What are the core tenets of neoliberalism?
Reduced public spending, privatization, personal autonomy, and deregulated markets.
How does neoliberalism impact healthcare?
It increases inequality and reduces access for vulnerable populations.
What are the ways people push back against neoliberalism?
Advocacy, reclaiming traditional practices, and policy reforms.
How does neoliberalism impact Indigenous communities?
Marginalizes them through privatized systems and environmental exploitation.
What is prioritized in neoliberal economic policies?
Economic growth and privatization over health and equity.
What role do nurses play in social justice?
Nurses advocate for community needs and address inequities.
Why is education on SDOH important for nurses?
It enables tailored care to meet patients’ specific needs.
What strategies can nurses use to promote equity?
Implementing both systemic and individualized interventions.
What is the purpose of Story Theory?
To help nurses understand patients’ health challenges through their personal narratives.
What are the major concepts of Story Theory?
Intentional dialogue, complicating health challenges, and creating ease.
How is Story Theory applied in nursing?
By exploring past, present, and future contexts to guide care and decisions.
How can nurses provide culturally sensitive care?
By using Story Theory to understand cultural and personal contexts of care.
How do religious beliefs influence health in Appalachia?
Faith healing, prayer, and spiritual practices are central to health decisions.
What does Self-Transcendence Theory focus on?
Understanding growth through adversity and holistic nursing care.
Why is Self-Transcendence Theory relevant to nursing?
It addresses the spiritual and emotional needs of patients.
How does privatization affect rural areas?
Limits access to care and increases health disparities.
What are Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs)?
policies that reduce public health budgets in developing nations.
What responsibilities do nurses have as change agents?
Addressing inequities, engaging with vulnerable populations, and leading advocacy.
What strategies can nurses use as change agents?
Combining clinical care with systemic understanding to tackle root causes.
Who emphasized listening in nursing history?
Florence Nightingale urged nurses to prioritize listening over “chattering.”
How does neoliberalism shape global healthcare?
It influences healthcare systems with policies prioritizing markets over people.
What is a major criticism of neoliberalism in healthcare?
It prioritizes economic growth over human well-being.
What barriers exist to viewing health as a human right?
Neoliberal policies often undermine universal healthcare access.
