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2014

Sarah J. Beckman

Spirituality

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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.