Elise Stigum, R N
Compassion-SON Definition:" The feeling of deep sympathy or sorrow for another who is experiencing perceived or actual challenges or suffering, with the desire to alleviate the suffering. And be kind one to another , tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christs sake hath forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
Class 4410: Management and Leadership
This assignment on critical thinking helped me identify that compassion is the starting point of critical thinking. The nurse must have the ability to be compassionate in work. Having the ability to focus on others, not self , takes great humility and compassion. To love someone else more than yourself and to devote your life to your patients like nurses and other healthcare professions do, demonstrates compassion.
Nursing 3005: Pathophysiology
This assignment helped me understand the interdisciplinary role of the nurse. Developing the ability and gaining the knowledge to translate data into patient understanding is critical for effectual healing.
Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice Descriptor: “Integration, translation, and application of established and evolving disciplinary nursing knowledge and ways of knowing, as well as knowledge from other disciplines, including a foundation in liberal arts and natural and social sciences. This distinguishes the practice of professional nursing and forms the basis for clinical judgment and innovation in nursing practice” (AACN, 2021).
Nursing 3420: Spiritual and Cultural Influences in Nursing.
This assignment reminded me of the importance of keeping cultural influences in mind while providing nursing care to the patient. Understanding how an individual communicates is essential in fostering an environment of trust. Furthermore, understanding cultural influence promotes a learning dialog between provider and patient.