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Finding our Place: Making the Connection Toward Faith Integration
Barbara Astle1, Deborah Gibson
1Barbara Astle, PhD, RN, is an associate professor and director for the Centre of Equity and Global Engagement at Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada.Deborah Gibson, MSN, RN, is an assistant professor and teaches Community Health Nursing at Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada.
Summary
Faith integration in nursing education presents challenges for educators. This study details a one-year process of implementing and refining faith integration strategies with undergraduate nursing students, fostering genuine connections.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Faith Integration in Higher Education
Background:
- Faith integration can be unfamiliar and challenging for nurse educators in faith-based settings.
- Navigating the integration of faith into nursing curricula requires a structured approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process undertaken by two nurse educators to learn and implement faith integration.
- To explore the impact of faith integration strategies on undergraduate nursing students over one academic year.
Main Methods:
- Two nurse educators documented their experiences over one year.
- Various approaches to faith integration were implemented in undergraduate nursing courses.
- Qualitative observations and reflections guided the process.
Main Results:
- The implementation of faith integration strategies evolved throughout the year.
- Nurse educators developed a deeper understanding of facilitating faith integration.
- Students experienced enhanced relational interconnectedness.
Conclusions:
- Faith integration is a dynamic process that requires ongoing learning and adaptation for nurse educators.
- Successful faith integration can lead to authentic relational development between educators and students.
- This approach can enrich the educational experience in faith-based nursing programs.
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