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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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Nursing Students' Feedback to a Spiritual Health Reflection.

Crista L Briggs¹, Sherry R Lovan²

¹Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green crista.briggs@wku.edu.

Journal of Holistic Nursing : Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association

|August 2, 2014

Summary

Nursing students benefit from guided spiritual health reflections before clinical practice. This activity enhances awareness and confidence in discussing spiritual matters with patients, with 97% deeming it important.

Keywords:

educators group holistic nurses (basic)population spirituality students

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Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Spiritual Health
Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

Many nursing students enter programs with undeveloped spiritual beliefs.
Spiritual health is an integral component of holistic patient care.
Addressing spiritual needs requires self-awareness and communication skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the impact of a guided reflection activity on nursing students' spiritual health awareness.
To assess the perceived benefits of this activity prior to clinical exposure.
To inform curriculum development in nursing education regarding spiritual care.

Main Methods:

An exploratory study involving nursing students.
Participants completed a guided, anonymous, written reflection on spiritual health.
A post-activity survey measured the perceived benefits of the reflection exercise.

Main Results:

97% of students believed it was important to identify spiritual beliefs before clinical practice.
The reflection activity increased awareness of spiritual issues.
Students reported enhanced confidence in discussing spiritual matters with patients.
Participants felt inspired to learn more about spiritual topics.

Conclusions:

A guided reflection activity is a valuable pedagogical tool for nursing students.
Preparing students for spiritual discussions enhances patient-centered care.
Nursing faculty should integrate such activities to foster spiritual competence.