Clinical Decision Support Tools and the COVID-19 Pandemic
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Called to Teach Source Type: research

What Can I Do When My Manager Says I Cannot Give Spiritual Care: Part 2
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: FAQs in Spiritual Care Source Type: research

Improved Student Outcomes after Pathophysiology Course Revisions
ABSTRACT: The value of a nursing course revision for the purpose of improved student learning and outcomes is discussed in this descriptive, quasi-experimental study. An instructor of a nursing pathophysiology course devised and implemented the study to determine if outcomes would differ between two groups of first semester baccalaureate nursing students taking the required pathophysiology course. The revisions, which were applied and then evaluated, demonstrated improvement in student learning. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: research Source Type: research

The Progression and Ongoing Development of a Research Agenda for Faith Community Nursing
This article reviews the progression and ongoing development of a research agenda for the specialty practice of faith community nursing. Recommendations for the development of future research for faith community nursing are discussed. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: CE faith community nursing Source Type: research

Creating a Safe Space for Nursing Students' Spiritual Reflection
ABSTRACT: In an effort to improve students' comfort level and confidence with spiritual care, nursing faculty initiated a classroom activity to encourage students to think about and reflect upon 10 questions. Students responded by answering whether they had ever thought about the question being asked, then writing a short narrative response. Topics included issues about life, death, afterlife, spiritual well-being, truth, and God. Although 88.8% of participants (n = 107) considered themselves to be religious or spiritual, results revealed many had never thought about the questions being asked. Based on these findings, nu...
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: education Source Type: research

Faith Integration in the Development of an Interprofessional Education Faculty Fellowship
The objective was to gain competence in interprofessional education. Analysis of pre- and postassessment findings revealed a statistically significant difference between the two assessments in seeking information related to faith-based aspects of care. This educational intervention suggests that the inclusion of a faith component may help to shift faculty perceptions of faith-based care during development of interprofessional education opportunities. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: practice/education Source Type: research

Insights on Spiritual Care for the Deaf Community
ABSTRACT: Communicating effectively with persons who have a hearing disability can be challenging; assessing and providing spiritual care for these individuals is a more formidable expectation. Understanding the culture includes knowing available communication strategies and how best to use sign language interpreters. Building trust, demonstrating respect, and honoring privacy are essential components for nurses who wish to offer spiritual care. Utilizing spiritual caring moments as well as Helen Keller's example of successful communication across the hearing–nonhearing divide gives nurses valuable insights. (Source: J...
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: practice Source Type: research

The Difference Rehabilitation Makes
ABSTRACT: Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or physiatry, is comprehensive medical care that helps a person get back, keep, or improve his or her physical, mental, or cognitive abilities needed for daily life. Six hallmarks of rehabilitation were discovered by this nurse author after her husband suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and was cared for at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: practice Source Type: research

Hope After TBI Begins with Rehabilitation
ABSTRACT: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the United States. Persons with TBI can experience numerous alterations in functional status, self-care ability, and cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. Understanding TBI features, treatment, and rehabilitation is imperative for nurses in every setting. Trauma, intensive and acute care, and rehabilitation nurses are an essential part of the interprofessional team that promotes optimum outcomes through specific interventions to foster hope for TBI patients and families. (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 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 - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Reading & Resources Source Type: research

The Act of Caring
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: What's Vital? Source Type: research

The Nursing Domain of Spiritual Care
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Christian Ethics Source Type: research

Keeping God in the Center
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Student TXT Source Type: research

Nursing in the Church
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Nursing in the Church Source Type: research

Speaking Words of Life
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Christian Nursing)
Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - June 10, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Advanced Practice Nursing Source Type: research