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The Educator's Art of Prayer and Caring
1Sharon Mingo, MSN, RN , is the coordinator, lecturer, tutor, and remediation specialist in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA. She has been an educator and clinical faculty for 17 years.
Nursing students experiencing stress and anxiety can benefit from educators incorporating prayer into their guidance. This approach helps manage academic and personal challenges, supporting progress toward professional practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychology
- Spiritual Care
Background:
- Baccalaureate nursing students face significant academic and personal challenges.
- These hardships frequently lead to stress-induced anxiety, impacting student well-being and academic performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the use of prayer and caring by nursing educators as a strategy to manage student anxiety and stress.
- To illustrate how Christian educators can integrate prayer into counseling for students facing difficulties.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach utilizing three case studies.
- Documenting an educator's application of prayer in guiding and counseling nursing students.
Main Results:
- Prayer and caring practices by educators can serve as an effective intervention for student anxiety.
- Case studies demonstrate the practical application and potential benefits of spiritual support in nursing education.
Conclusions:
- Integrating prayer and caring into nursing education can help students manage stress and anxiety.
- Spiritual support, particularly from Christian educators, can positively influence student progress and professional development.
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