Up to Midterm 1 Flashcards
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BScN Philosophy
Being, Knowing, Doing
Being
What makes you a nurse
-Relationship + self is meaningful
-everyone has the right to (respect, dignity, full potential)
-everyone has unique stories/experiences
-create authentic connections
Knowing
Having the theoretical knowledge
-knowing there are multiple truths (that change)
-complexity science (sense/decision making)
-Caring Science (uses 4 ways of knowing)
-Deep knowing- learn from others, self critique/critical reflection
Doing
Applying nursing skills
-create relationships + safes paces
-authentically, how you want to come across
-engage in interdisciplinary + intersectoral approaches
4 types of truth
-Objective
-Subjective
-Normative
-Complex
Objective truth
-measurable
-physically observed
(5 senses)
Subjective truth
Individuals perspective
-internal/not visible
-not measurable
Normative truth
Group agreement
-cultural
-ethnic, gender, religion
Complex truth
what truth is best/most useful in a specific situation
-in the best interest
3 knowings
-Axiology
-Epistemology
-Ontology
Axiology
Ethics
-everyone has different values you may disagree with, but must help
-knowing about yourself
Epistemology
Knowledge (Nursing knowledge)
-knowing things to help build connections (empathy)
-Know how to treat symptoms (nurses don’t cure)
Ontology
Nature/existence of life
-Experiences, beliefs, feelings
bodymindspirit
Holistic view, each part of a humans self is important + valued
Spirituality
what gives meaning to life
-expresses who we are
-why we’re unique
- fuel to life
Religion
Cultures/communities celebrating spirituality together
- traditions + beliefs
Enhancing spirituality
-respect boundaries
-listen authentically
-encourage their story/interests
-explore suffering + joy (growth from them)
-connection
-hope + meaning
Spiritual Cues Include
-unspoken words (fine=not fine)
-recognize unseen boundaries (crossed arms)
-familiar objects (bible, cross)
-behavioural cues (no eye contact)
Holistic approach advantages
pt:self
Pt: will be more comfortable and engage in their health, trust you
self: be more passionate, have context
Holistic approach challenges
-may become emotionally attached
-be a response from those surrounding you
-Pt may not open up/ trust you; they could just ignore
Holistic knowledge you will learn
how to kindly deal with difficult pts
be more open to new/different ideas
Profession
The act of doing something
-teaching, clinician, researcher
Discipline
Knowledge/3 knowing’s
-axiology
-epistemology
-ontology
Professionals criteria
-BScN
-specific disciplinary knowledge
-code of ethics
-proof of organization CRNA (permit, discipline, take care of themselves)