Historically, nurses have been perceived as having considerable prestige, perceived as being the most trusted profession. Trust, in nurses, is linked to their interpersonal communication skills, providing respect and meeting the needs of patients. With all of the changes in healthcare, can nursing as a profession center on keeping caring in nursing? One nurse at a time, I believe we can. Christian caring says we can. Matthew 25: 35-36 states:
“For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me in, I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison and you visited me.”
Access the video below for an inspiring recount of what quality nurse:patient relationships can mean:
Tribute to Nurses
https://www.ted.com/talks/carolyn_jones_a_tribute_to_nurses (Links to an external site.)
Instructions:
After watching the video above, read the following journal articles.
Price-Dowd, C. (2017). You can never be too ‘care-full’. British Journal Of Nursing, 26(13), 776-777
http://web.a.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.mc.edu:2048/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=7&sid=aba6b8af-9239-458c-be66-49e67ce778e3%40sessionmgr4008 (Links to an external site.)
Hoeve, Y. t., Jansen, G., & Roodbol, P. (2014). The nursing profession: public image, self-concept and professional identity. A discussion paper. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(2), 295-309. doi:10.1111/jan.12177
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezproxy.mc.edu:2048/doi/10.1111/jan.12177/pdf (Links to an external site.)
“It does not matter which one of the questions you chose.”
In this discussion forum, answer one of the following questions:
1. How does the spirit in which a nurse manifests himself/herself in everyday life influence her success as a nurse?
2. What must the nursing profession do to improve our caring image?
3. How may a nurse help in maintaining a Christian caring atmosphere in a hospital?
