Caring Sciences in Nursing
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What is the primary focus of cultural safety in health care?

  • How to achieve cultural competence among health professionals
  • Creating an environment free of racism and discrimination (correct)
  • Developing advanced medical technologies
  • Understanding the medical history of patients

Which component of cultural humility emphasizes the continuous learning process?

  • Understanding historical contexts of care
  • Developing culturally appropriate care
  • Engaging in patient education
  • Acknowledging systemic biases (correct)

What does social location refer to in the context of experiencing oppression and privilege?

  • The static social status one holds
  • The dynamic interplay of various identity factors (correct)
  • A static expression of class and gender roles
  • A fixed status based solely on race

How does systemic discrimination differ from individual prejudice?

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What is a key aspect of strategies for anti-racism and discrimination activism?

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What is the primary goal of healing in the nursing context?

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Which of the following best describes the approach of curing?

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What feature distinguishes empirical knowing in nursing?

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What is a key characteristic of ethical knowing in nursing?

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Which of the following is NOT an application of nursing theory?

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In what way does nursing theory enhance communication among healthcare teams?

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What aspect differentiates healing from curing in nursing practice?

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Which feature best describes Aesthetic Knowing in nursing?

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In the context of Sociopolitical Knowing, what does 'culturally competent' imply?

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Which of the following exemplifies the justice-oriented approach in nursing?

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How does Unknowing contribute to a nurse's professional development?

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Which aspect of Sociopolitical Knowing helps nurses understand community health?

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What quality is emphasized in Reflective practice among nurses?

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Which feature is NOT associated with Personal Knowing?

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What approach does Aesthetic Knowing in nursing take toward patient care?

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What is the primary focus of nursing care in the McGill Model?

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How does the McGill Model view health?

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In the McGill Model, what role do nurses play in the process of health promotion?

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What is emphasized in the strengths-based care approach of the McGill Model?

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Which factor is NOT considered in the McGill Model's holistic care approach?

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What is one of the key interventions provided by nurses in the McGill Model?

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Which aspect is crucial in assessing health needs according to the McGill Model?

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What is a potential outcome of the strengths-based care approach in the McGill Model?

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What defines the collaboration aspect of the McGill Model?

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What is the central component of health promotion in the McGill Model?

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What is a key characteristic of a nurse-patient partnership?

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How does the strengths-based approach aid in patient recovery?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of sense making in nursing?

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In family-centered care, what is the primary focus for nurses?

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What role do contextual factors play in nursing practice?

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What is an essential feature of problem-solving in nursing?

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What type of understanding do nurses need to develop complex care plans?

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How can nurses evaluate their decisions in practice?

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What is the primary goal of health promotion by nurses in community settings?

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What does interpretation of complex information involve for nurses?

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Curing

Focuses on eliminating illness using biomedical methods and objective measurements.

Healing

Aims to restore balance and well-being by addressing the whole person (mind, body, spirit).

Nursing theory

A structured framework that explains or guides nursing practice, based on concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions.

Empirical knowing

Focuses on objective, factual, and evidence-based knowledge derived from research and science.

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Ethical knowing

Centers on moral principles, values, and ethical decision-making in nursing.

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Personal knowing

Centers on understanding the patient's unique perspective, experiences, and beliefs.

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Aesthetic knowing

Focuses on the interconnectedness of everything, including the nurse, patient, and environment.

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Sociopolitical Knowing

Understanding the social, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence health and healthcare.

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Justice-Oriented Approach

Focuses on fairness, equality, and advocating for vulnerable populations. It's about making sure everyone has access to good care.

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Unknowing

Embraces humility and openness to not having all the answers. It encourages curiosity and learning.

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Reflective Practice

Requires self-reflection and moral reasoning. It's about making ethical choices and decisions.

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Relational Care

Emphasizes building trusting relationships with patients, understanding their perspective, and recognizing their unique experiences.

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Self-Awareness in Nursing

Involves being aware of your own biases and emotions and how they might affect your interactions with patients.

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Empathy in Nursing

The ability to deeply understand a patient's feelings and experiences. It helps you provide compassionate care.

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Systemic Discrimination

Discrimination built into social systems, creating unequal outcomes.

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Cultural Competence

The ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate care.

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Cultural Humility

A process of self-reflection to understand personal and systemic biases, building respectful relationships.

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Social Location

Factors like race, class, gender, and sexual orientation that influence an individual's experiences.

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Intersectionality

The intersection of multiple social locations, creating unique experiences of oppression and privilege.

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Continuous health process

The McGill Model recognizes that health involves not just the absence of disease, but also a constant interaction of personal and environmental factors.

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Family-centered care

The McGill Model prioritizes families as the core unit of care. Nurses focus on family relationships and their impact on individual health.

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Nursing as a helping process

Nurses collaborate with patients and families to identify healthcare needs and develop personalized solutions. This partnership empowers individuals to take ownership of their health.

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Strengths-based care

The McGill Model emphasizes identifying and building on existing strengths and resources to improve health and prevent illness.

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Holistic care

Nurses consider all aspects of a person's health, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. This comprehensive approach recognizes the interconnectedness of a person's well-being.

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Health promotion and education

Nurses act as educators, providing information and skills to individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

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Assessment of health needs

Nurses assess a patient's needs by considering their individual circumstances, including their culture, social environment, and environment.

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Health promotion

The McGill Model places a strong emphasis on interventions that encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and improve overall well-being.

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Social context of health

The McGill Model focuses on understanding the individual's experience within their social environment. This includes social support, community resources, and their sense of belonging.

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Influence of the environment on health

The McGill Model takes into account how the environment impacts health, including access to healthcare, housing, food security, and environmental factors.

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Strengths and Resources

Nurses recognize and leverage the existing strengths and resources of individuals and families to improve their health.

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Nurse-Patient Partnership

Nurses partner with patients to set achievable health goals and provide support in reaching them.

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Strengths-Based Approach

Nurses use a patient's strengths, such as resilience and social support, to enhance recovery and prevent complications.

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Objective Perspective

A perspective based on facts and objective observations, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

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Subjective Perspective

A perspective shaped by personal experiences, emotions, and beliefs.

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Inductive Reasoning

A reasoning process that starts with specific observations and leads to broader generalizations.

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Deductive Reasoning

A reasoning process that starts with general principles and applies them to specific situations.

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Sense Making in Nursing

The process of interpreting, understanding, and responding to complex situations in nursing practice.

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Study Notes

Caring Sciences

  • Caring Sciences is a distinct nursing discipline that integrates the art and science of caring, emphasizing holistic patient care and the nurse's role in fostering well-being.
  • It moves beyond treating illness to nurturing the whole person (body, mind, spirit).

Key Aspects of Caring Science in Nursing

  • Holistic Approach: Caring science views patients as whole beings, considering their body, mind, and spirit, and the environments in which they live.
  • Human Connection: Emphasizes authentic, empathetic relationships fostering trust and mutual respect between nurses and patients.
  • Ethical Practice: Prioritizes ethical commitment to the dignity, rights, and equity of individuals, with respect and justice in care delivery.
  • Healing Environment: Creates environments that support healing and well-being by addressing emotional and psychological comfort alongside physical health.
  • Theoretical Foundation: Frameworks grounded in nursing theories, such as Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, emphasizing concepts like "caritas processes," intentional presence, and the importance of love and kindness in care.
  • Integration of Evidence-Based Practice: Integrates empirical knowledge with intuitive and aesthetic aspects of nursing ensuring scientifically grounded and personally meaningful care.
  • Focus on Self-Care: Recognizes the importance of nurse self-care, as mindful nurses are better able to provide compassionate care to others.

TOUCH

  • Touch is a fundamental aspect in nursing as a practical tool and profound means of communication.
  • It conveys care, builds trust, and supports healing beyond words.
  • Physical Care and Procedures: Essential for physical assessments (e.g., checking pulse, palpating abnormalities, or measuring blood pressure), nursing interventions (e.g., wound care, assisting with mobility, or administering treatments).
  • Emotional Support: Conveys empathy, comfort, and presence, reducing anxiety, and building trust.

Additional Key Concepts

  • MacEwan BSCN Philosophy: Emphasizes the unique, knowledgeable, and self-determining nature of individuals, families, and communities. Emphasizes the rights to respect and dignity, embodiment, well-being, and a distinct body of knowledge focused on potential.
  • Knowing: Describes the different types of truth, such as objective truth (facts independent of personal feelings, verifiable based on scientific evidence), subjective truth (personal experiences, perspectives, or interpretations), normative truth (societal norms, values, or ethical standards), and complex truth (multifaceted, involving multiple perspectives).
  • Axiology (Study of Values): Branch of philosophy studying values (ethics, aesthetics) focusing on what nurses consider important and valuable in care delivery.
  • Epistemology (Study of Knowledge): Examines the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge, examining how knowledge is acquired, validated, applied, and includes evidence-based practice.
  • Ontology (Study of Being): Explores the meaning of existence (being, health, illness, etc.).
  • Healing vs Curing: Curing focuses on eliminating illness or symptoms, typically viewed as a physiological aspect while Healing is a broader concept that involves physical, psychological, and spiritual considerations, including emotional, spiritual, and psychological recovery focusing on the restoration of balance and well-being.
  • Nursing Theory: A structured framework of concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions that explain or guide nursing practice, offering a foundation for understanding the role of nursing and care delivery.
  • Nursing Process: Five interconnected steps (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation) to provide individualized care.
  • Critical Thinking in Nursing: The process of actively analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to make sound clinical decisions, applying reasoning, and evidence-based knowledge.
  • Two-Eyed Seeing: concept that calls for the integration of both Indigenous knowledge and Western scientific knowledge, recognizing the benefits of both perspectives for enriching understanding and finding solutions to problems.
  • Indian Act: Canadian law that governs many aspects of the lives of Indigenous peoples, including land, education, and governance.
  • TRC Call to Action: Outlines steps that Canadian society can take to redress the impacts of colonization and support reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
  • Social Location: The complex interplay of factors (e.g., race, class, gender) that shape an individual's experiences and perspectives.
  • Relational Incompetence: The intentional failure to intervene in situations involving incompetent colleagues, failing to educate, support, or report to management.
  • Seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Conscience, Confidence, Commitment, Comportment, and Communion.
  • Cultural Humility: A process of self-reflection to understand personal and systemic biases and to develop and maintain respectful processes and relationships based on mutual trust.

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Explore the principles of Caring Sciences, a vital nursing discipline that emphasizes holistic patient care and the nursing role in fostering well-being. This quiz covers key aspects such as the holistic approach, human connection, ethical practice, and the creation of a healing environment. Test your knowledge on how these principles enhance patient care in nursing.

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