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Faces of adversity.

Sandra Schmidt Bunkers¹

¹College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, USA. tsbunkers@sio.midco.net

Nursing Science Quarterly

|April 2, 2008

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This article proposes nursing curriculum enhancements for supporting individuals through adversity. It suggests integrating value-laden theory, experiential "away experiences," and research on health phenomena related to adversity.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Adversity Studies
Healthcare Compassion

Background:

Professional nurses require specialized training to provide compassionate care during calamitous or disastrous events.
Existing nursing curricula may not adequately prepare nurses for the complexities of supporting individuals experiencing profound adversity.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose innovative ideas for a nursing curriculum focused on equipping nurses to effectively support individuals living with adversity.
To explore pedagogical strategies that foster compassionate and helpful responses in nurses during times of crisis.

Main Methods:

The column suggests four key areas for curriculum development: integrating value-laden nursing theory, incorporating experiential "away experiences," including theoretical literature on adversity, and developing research programs on health phenomena related to adversity.
The proposed methods aim to provide a holistic approach to nursing education in the context of adversity.

Main Results:

The abstract outlines a framework for curriculum enhancement rather than presenting empirical results.
The proposed curriculum components are designed to foster resilience and compassionate care in nursing practice.

Conclusions:

Nursing education must evolve to include specific training for navigating and supporting individuals through adversity.
Integrating theoretical knowledge, practical experiences, and research into the curriculum can better prepare nurses for challenging healthcare situations.