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Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions

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Nursing interventions are chosen as part of the planning process to achieve patient outcomes. Once nursing diagnoses are determined, the goals and outcomes are specified, then the nursing interventions are selected and individualized according to the patient's situation.
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Awakening the nurse healer within

C L Wells-Federman

Holistic Nursing Practice

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Nurses promote health and well-being by understanding their role as healers and practicing self-care. This article offers a framework for compassionate caregiving and personal healing in nursing.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Health Promotion
Holistic Care

Background:

Nurses play a vital role in promoting health and well-being across diverse populations.
Effective nursing care requires nurses to understand their role as healers and prioritize self-care.
The demands of healthcare necessitate a focus on both patient care and caregiver well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a framework for nurses to understand the role of the healer.
To introduce methods for nurses to practice self-care and facilitate personal healing.
To emphasize the importance of knowledgeable and compassionate caregiving in nursing.

Main Methods:

Exploration of the concept of the nurse as a healer.
Introduction of practical self-care strategies for nurses.
Discussion on fostering personal growth toward wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.

Main Results:

Nurses can enhance their capacity for healing by integrating self-care practices.
Understanding the healer role empowers nurses to provide more compassionate and effective care.
A framework is presented to support nurses in their personal and professional development.

Conclusions:

Self-care is essential for nurses to effectively promote health and well-being in others.
Nurses must embrace the healer role and prioritize their own healing to provide optimal care.
A future vision for healthcare emphasizes knowledgeable, compassionate caregiving and holistic nursing practice.