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Carol Boswell1, Sharon B Cannon, Joyce Miller
1Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Odessa, Texas, USA. carol.boswell@ttuhsc.edu
Nursing Education Perspectives
|November 20, 2013
Summary
Nursing students often feel uncomfortable providing spiritual care. This study found that integrating spirituality into nursing education, mirroring Benner
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Holistic Care
- Spiritual Care
Background:
- Holistic nursing emphasizes the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of patient care.
- Discomfort in providing spiritual care was reported by nursing students across traditional, RN-BSN, and graduate nurse practitioner programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate trends and perceptions regarding the provision of spiritual care for patients.
- To understand how nursing students develop concepts of spirituality within their professional development.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative retrospective review of journal entries from nursing students.
- Analysis focused on how and when students conceptualized spirituality in their practice.
- Convenience sample included students from three different nursing program types.
Main Results:
- Students found spirituality relatable when connected to their personal experiences.
- The integration of spirituality into nursing practice evolved, aligning with Benner's model of skill acquisition.
- Student perceptions of spirituality developed alongside their growth as registered nurses.
Conclusions:
- Professional nurses require enhanced education on incorporating spiritual care holistically.
- Curriculum development should address student discomfort and foster confidence in providing spiritual support.
- Further training is essential for effective spiritual care integration in nursing practice.
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