Spirituality
When a close friend fell ill and was admitted to the hospital, I deeply connected to my spirituality. This connection was motivated by my heartfelt gratitude for my health and my pain for my friend. I realized that life could end at any time and was indeed short. Whenever I spoke to my friend, I encouraged him using Bible verses, as he was a Christian. I also consistently affirmed him for his good deeds, admirable character, and personality. These activities seemed to encourage him. Sometimes, I would sit and listen as he spoke about his thoughts. The active listening eased his stress and made it possible for him to sleep at night. The religious activities, such as alluding to Bible verses as we spoke, were intended to remind him that his life/health remained in the hands of a supernatural being (Raab, 2016). This way, he could also gain the courage to be grateful for having had his life and health for 35 years.
I would do it if a patient requested me to read a religious book with them. This act of kindness is vital in making others feel appreciated even when their health seems to fail. This request would make me feel honored because I can share spiritually with the person. I would only experience conflict if the patient’s faith does not advocate for peace, love, and unity. Otherwise, other beliefs supporting these three virtues would not evoke conflict.
Prayer
Lord, give me the strength to endure this challenging situation,
The grace to embrace it as part of your plan,
The hope to remain hopeful about your promises,
The joy of getting through it positively,
And the love to share the lessons with others.
Reference
Raab, D. (2016). Spiritual Practice During Difficult Times. Huffpost.
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- Apply critical thinking through participation in selected topics
- Incorporate topic discussion into clinical judgment and decision-making within the practice setting
- Support your initial meeting with a professional nursing journal no more than five years old.
Spirituality
Questions
1. Describe when spirituality was important in your life or the life of someone you love or care for (e.g., family member, friend, or pet). Why was it meaningful in that situation? Include the importance of religious or cultural practices or other reasons for their significance.
2. What would you do if a patient asked you to pray with them or read the Bible or another holy book they might have at the bedside? How would this request make you feel? Would you experience any conflict if you were of a different faith than the patient? There is something called scripting, which is having something written and memorized for difficult situations. Write a prayer or spiritual message you could use in the above case.