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The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges Dec 2014

The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges

Sarah J. Beckman

Spirituality has different meanings to individuals from diverse backgrounds with minimal definitions documented in academe. This qualitative research study was to determine the evolution of student nurses' concepts of spirituality by comparing their definitions on admission and at completion of their nursing education. Student responses are discussed.


Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon Dec 2014

Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon

Sarah J. Beckman

Professional practice standards mandate that spiritual nursing care is a responsibility, not an option. This article explores 5 experiential learning activities that seek to heighten a person's awareness of his or her own spirituality and that also increases one's sensitivity to the spiritual needs of others.


The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges Dec 2014

The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges

Becky A Salmon

Spirituality has different meanings to individuals from diverse backgrounds with minimal definitions documented in academe. This qualitative research study was to determine the evolution of student nurses' concepts of spirituality by comparing their definitions on admission and at completion of their nursing education. Student responses are discussed.


Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon Dec 2014

Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon

Becky A Salmon

Professional practice standards mandate that spiritual nursing care is a responsibility, not an option. This article explores 5 experiential learning activities that seek to heighten a person's awareness of his or her own spirituality and that also increases one's sensitivity to the spiritual needs of others.


The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges Dec 2014

The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges

Cheryl L Bruick-Sorge

Spirituality has different meanings to individuals from diverse backgrounds with minimal definitions documented in academe. This qualitative research study was to determine the evolution of student nurses' concepts of spirituality by comparing their definitions on admission and at completion of their nursing education. Student responses are discussed.


Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon Dec 2014

Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon

Cheryl L Bruick-Sorge

Professional practice standards mandate that spiritual nursing care is a responsibility, not an option. This article explores 5 experiential learning activities that seek to heighten a person's awareness of his or her own spirituality and that also increases one's sensitivity to the spiritual needs of others.


Evaluating The Use Of Standardized Patients In Teaching Spiritual Care At The End Of Life, Margaret Fink, Luanne Linnard-Palmer, Barbara Ganley, Olivia Catolico, William Phillips Oct 2014

Evaluating The Use Of Standardized Patients In Teaching Spiritual Care At The End Of Life, Margaret Fink, Luanne Linnard-Palmer, Barbara Ganley, Olivia Catolico, William Phillips

Margaret Fink

Background Because of migration patterns to the United States over the past 250 years, there has always been cultural and religious diversity. Healthcare providers must have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to care for patients whose beliefs differ from their own, particularly during critical life events such as birth or death. An end of life care simulation experience for BSN students involving standardized patients (SPs) representing 3 well known religious groups was implemented. Method Fifty-four students participated in this quasi-experimental study comparing a treatment group (n=30) that experienced a simulation activity with a control group (n=24). Results/Conclusions The results …


Evaluating The Use Of Standardized Patients In Teaching Spiritual Care At The End Of Life, Margaret Fink, Luanne Linnard-Palmer, Barbara Ganley, Olivia Catolico, William Phillips Sep 2014

Evaluating The Use Of Standardized Patients In Teaching Spiritual Care At The End Of Life, Margaret Fink, Luanne Linnard-Palmer, Barbara Ganley, Olivia Catolico, William Phillips

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Background Because of migration patterns to the United States over the past 250 years, there has always been cultural and religious diversity. Healthcare providers must have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to care for patients whose beliefs differ from their own, particularly during critical life events such as birth or death. An end of life care simulation experience for BSN students involving standardized patients (SPs) representing 3 well known religious groups was implemented. Method Fifty-four students participated in this quasi-experimental study comparing a treatment group (n=30) that experienced a simulation activity with a control group (n=24). Results/Conclusions The results …