Renovating an Overbusy Lifestyle: An Invitation to Rest
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Nurses often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities that can result in an overfull life. An overwhelmed schedule can lead to unintentionally becoming distanced from Jesus. The author suggests that true self-care includes proper balance of one's spiritual life with God. Three interventions can rebalance an overwhelmed life: seeking regular quiet time with God, prayer discernment about schedule decisions, and recognizing contemplative moments each day. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: JCN Online Exclusive: Online Only: nursing reflections Source Type: research
Spiritual Well-Being in Older Adults: A Concept Analysis
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This concept analysis of spiritual well-being (SWB) in the older adult seeks to improve nurses' integration of spiritual care. Using Walker and Avant's method, the author identified five defining attributes of SWB: personal faith, religious practices, spiritual contentment, productive engagement, and healthy interpersonal relationships. Antecedents to SWB include awareness of one's spiritual needs and seeking to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Model, borderline, and contrary cases are presented to illustrate the defining attributes of SWB. Nursing implications for practice are discussed. (Source: Journal...
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: JCN Online Exclusive: Online Only: research Source Type: research
PulseBeats
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: PulseBeats Source Type: research
Discussion Board
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Discussion Board Source Type: research
Imparting Joy in the Mourning
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Practicing Source Type: research
For the Love of Nursing...and Teaching!
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Called to Teach Source Type: research
How Can Nurses Practice Prayer Walking?
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: FAQs in Spiritual Care Source Type: research
Faith Community Nursing: Using Spiritual Interventions in Diabetes Prevention
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As the incidence of diabetes rises in the United States, education on diabetes prevention and management is paramount. Diabetes programs offered in churches or community settings have reported positive outcomes such as weight loss and improved glucose control. Delphi Survey technique was used to identify spiritual interventions used by faith-based and community-based coaches in leading Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) courses. Results showed that faith-based coaches reported using prayer, active listening, and emotional support in their DPP course; giving hope, incorporating humor, and using spiritual/sacramen...
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: CE Connection: CE faith community nursing Source Type: research
Disaster Nursing: Taking Your Faith to the Field
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National and global disasters require immense resources, including nurses. Personal, professional, and spiritual preparation is strongly recommended for healthcare workers who desire to serve in disaster settings. Most nurses are underprepared for this role; options for preparation are described along with the ministry of nursing and spiritual care that expresses God's heart of mercy and care for hurting and desperate people. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: practice Source Type: research
Nurses and Churches Are Essential to Postdisaster Recovery
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Two nurses, a mother and daughter, each participated in disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019. In recounting their experiences, both nurses demonstrate the vital contributions nurses can make at the sites of disasters. The invaluable role of churches in contributing to the disaster recovery effort is also described. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: missions Source Type: research
Battling Stigma in Mental Health: The Power of Photovoice
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Stigma is consistently recognized as a major barrier in the recovery from mental illness (MI). In addition to stigma among the general population, the MI-related stigma among healthcare providers often creates critical obstacles to access and quality care. Nursing educators who used the photovoice participatory learning activity to teach students how to identify labeling and stigma observed an increase in mental health awareness. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: education Source Type: research
Interprofessional Collaboration Improves Uptake of Flu Vaccines on a College Campus
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In spite of an increased risk of transmission of influenza on college campuses, only 20% or fewer of college students in the United States receive the flu vaccine. This project evaluated an existing university program for flu vaccination, resulting in a collaboration pilot program in which a pharmacy conducted a mobile health clinic on campus. The percentage of students who obtained a flu vaccine from this initiative rose from about 4% to 9.46%, a 131% increase over the historical average. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: education Source Type: research
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Family Planning: A Literature Review
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A review of 23 research articles to examine fertility awareness-based methods revealed biologic indicators and tracking methods to identify the fertile window in reproductive-aged women. This literature review indicated that a woman's cycle regularity is a major determinant of which method is best. Additionally, the woman's desire to achieve a pregnancy and her preference regarding the intensity of training are factors in method choice. Some evidence suggests that use of at least two biologic indicators is most effective for determining the fertility window. Recommended web and mobile applications also are disc...
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: CE Connection: CE practice Source Type: research
Reading & Resources
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Reading & Resources Source Type: research
Enough Grasping
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: What's Vital? Source Type: research
