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What is one of the root causes of inequities mentioned in the text?
What is one of the root causes of inequities mentioned in the text?
In the context of social justice, what is emphasized in terms of activism?
In the context of social justice, what is emphasized in terms of activism?
Which type of knowing involves acknowledging social and political injustices to improve people's lives?
Which type of knowing involves acknowledging social and political injustices to improve people's lives?
What does the 'P' in PEACE acronym stand for?
What does the 'P' in PEACE acronym stand for?
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Which type of power is described as the use of power for good?
Which type of power is described as the use of power for good?
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What does bearing witness refer to in the nursing literature?
What does bearing witness refer to in the nursing literature?
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In the context of moral justice, what does sacred activism entail?
In the context of moral justice, what does sacred activism entail?
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'Emancipatory knowing' aims to piece together complex elements of experience and context to do what?
'Emancipatory knowing' aims to piece together complex elements of experience and context to do what?
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'Cooperation' within nursing involves collaboration with whom?
'Cooperation' within nursing involves collaboration with whom?
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'Empowerment' in nursing encourages what aspect among patients?
'Empowerment' in nursing encourages what aspect among patients?
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What is the main purpose of the Regulatory College in Alberta?
What is the main purpose of the Regulatory College in Alberta?
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What distinguishes an RN from an LPN or RPN in terms of where they can work?
What distinguishes an RN from an LPN or RPN in terms of where they can work?
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What must a nurse do every year to be part of the association mentioned in the text?
What must a nurse do every year to be part of the association mentioned in the text?
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Which entity acts primarily to secure salary, benefits, and better working conditions for nurses?
Which entity acts primarily to secure salary, benefits, and better working conditions for nurses?
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What is the main focus of the Alberta Association of Nurses?
What is the main focus of the Alberta Association of Nurses?
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Why was CARNA separated into two different entities in 2022?
Why was CARNA separated into two different entities in 2022?
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What does the CRNA stand for in healthcare professions?
What does the CRNA stand for in healthcare professions?
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What are the 5 places where an RN can work according to the text?
What are the 5 places where an RN can work according to the text?
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Who was the first nurse in Islamic history to set up a tent outside the Prophet's mosque?
Who was the first nurse in Islamic history to set up a tent outside the Prophet's mosque?
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What did Bernice Redmon become known for in Canadian nursing history?
What did Bernice Redmon become known for in Canadian nursing history?
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Which nurse returned to the Six Nations Reserve in Canada after joining the US Medical Corps?
Which nurse returned to the Six Nations Reserve in Canada after joining the US Medical Corps?
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Who was known for advocating healthcare reform by promoting hygiene, fresh air, and exercise?
Who was known for advocating healthcare reform by promoting hygiene, fresh air, and exercise?
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Who suffered and died from ongoing systemic racism according to the text?
Who suffered and died from ongoing systemic racism according to the text?
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In what year was Florence Nightingale born?
In what year was Florence Nightingale born?
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What were the challenges faced due to religious influences in Canadian healthcare according to the text?
What were the challenges faced due to religious influences in Canadian healthcare according to the text?
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Which individual was known for changing policy after pushing for reforms for Gay patients and HIV patients according to the text?
Which individual was known for changing policy after pushing for reforms for Gay patients and HIV patients according to the text?
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Who was the first Indigenous woman to vote according to the text?
Who was the first Indigenous woman to vote according to the text?
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Which nurse was known for working side-by-side with physicians and other health care professionals as partners?
Which nurse was known for working side-by-side with physicians and other health care professionals as partners?
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Study Notes
Social Justice and Moral Justice
- Fair distribution of resources, addressing root causes of inequities, and activism are key aspects of social justice.
- Moral justice involves caring economics, ethical commitment to humanity, and sacred activism.
Emancipatory Knowing
- Emancipatory knowing is the ability to acknowledge social and political injustice, recognize the potential for change, and work to improve people's lives.
- It involves integrating five patterns of knowing: ethics, empirical, aesthetic, personal, and community-based knowledge.
PEACE Framework
- Praxis: applying nursing science to guide actions, ensuring congruence between values and practice.
- Empowerment: fostering independence and autonomy in patients, promoting confidence and self-advocacy.
- Awareness: recognizing power dynamics, promoting choice, and navigating complex situations.
- Cooperation: collaborating with patients, families, communities, and healthcare teams.
- Evolvement: staying curious, humble, and open to learning and growth.
Types of Power
- Knowledge: utilizing empirical and ethical knowledge.
- Liberation: using power for positive change.
- Awareness: recognizing and using one's power.
- Cooperation: sharing power and making joint decisions.
Bearing Witness
- Bearing witness is a method of caring and validating others' experiences, particularly in nursing practice.
Canadian Nursing Students Association
- Membership is automatic and free for students.
- Opportunities for leadership, service, and conference participation are available.
Professional Associations, Regulatory Colleges, and Unions
- Professional associations (e.g., Canadian Nurses Association) advance the profession and influence health policy.
- Regulatory colleges (e.g., College of Registered Nurses in Alberta) ensure public safety and protect the public from unqualified nurses.
- Unions (e.g., United Nurses Association) primarily focus on securing better working conditions, salaries, and benefits for nurses.
Registered Nurses (RNs) and their Scope of Practice
- RNs can work in administration, clinical practice, education, policymaking, and research.
- The scope of practice for RNs is fluid and dependent on their specialty, legislation, public policy, practice setting, evidence, and personal level of competency.
Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) and United Nurses Association (UNA)
- AAN was formed in 2022 to promote and advocate for the profession, connect members, and provide services and resources.
- UNA negotiates with employers, provides legal representation, and advocates for better working conditions and quality practice environments.
Nursing Activism
- Nursing activism involves challenging injustices, promoting equity, and advocating for change.
- It requires navigating tensions between individual and public policy, engaging moral courage, and acknowledging vulnerability.
Nursing History
- Rufaida bint Saad Al-Aslameya was the first nurse in Islamic history, setting up a tent outside the Prophet's mosque in 620 AD.
- Florence Nightingale was a statistician, epidemiologist, and advocate for healthcare reform, promoting hygiene, fresh air, and exercise.
- Sojourner Truth was a former slave, evangelist, and abolitionist who advocated for women's rights and healthcare reform.
- Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture was the first Indigenous woman to vote and the first Indigenous nurse in Canada.
- Bernice Redmon was the first black nurse to receive a diploma in Canada.
Religious Influences in Canada
- Advantages: created hospitals, schools of nursing, and healthcare structures.
- Challenges: religious constraints, limited workforce, and gender restrictions.
Nursing Complicity and Systemic Racism
- Joyce Echaquan's death resulted from systemic racism, nursing complicity, and ongoing injustices in healthcare.
Quality Practice Environments
- Canadian Nurses Association promotes autonomous and collaborative practice, enabling optimal health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
- RNs contribute to healthcare through leadership, education, administration, research, and policy.
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Test your knowledge on concepts such as fair distribution of resources, root causes of inequities, caring economics, ethical commitment to humanity, and emancipatory knowing. Explore topics like activism, sacred activism, and recognizing social and political injustices.
