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A Nursing Practice Model Based on Christ: The Agape Model
1Nancy Eckerd, MS, RN, is an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Nancy has served on domestic and global missions, including China, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexico, Republic of Georgia, the Caspian Region, and Africa.
Summary
Christian nurses can provide Christ-centered care using the Agape Model. This practice model, rooted in Christ
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Theology
- Health and Well-being
Background:
- Spiritual beliefs and religious practices significantly impact health.
- Christian nurses require a framework for providing spiritually informed care.
- Existing models may not fully address the integration of faith into nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Agape Model for Christian nursing practice.
- To provide a framework for nurses to integrate faith-based principles into patient care.
- To support Christian nurses in their role as "kingdom nurses."
Main Methods:
- Conceptual model development based on theological principles.
- Literature review on spirituality, health, and nursing practice.
- Description of the Agape Model's core tenets and application.
Main Results:
- The Agape Model offers a structured approach for Christian nurses.
- The model emphasizes agape love and Christ-like characteristics.
- It provides practical guidance for delivering Christ-centered care.
Conclusions:
- The Agape Model is a viable framework for Christian nursing.
- It facilitates the integration of faith into holistic patient care.
- This model supports nurses in fulfilling their spiritual calling within their profession.
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