NURS307 Study Guide - Social Class, Nanda, Gdal
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A science of caring is complementary to the science of curing. Person: valued person in and of him or herself to be cared for, respected, nurtured, understood and assisted; in general a philosophical view of a person as a fully functional integrated self. Human is viewed as greater than and different from, the sum of his or her parts. 10 carative factors to guide: formation of a humanistic-altruistic system of values, begins at early age with values from parents, mediated through ones own life experiences, practicing loving-kindness and equanimity for self and others, instilling faith-help. +ve/-ve feelings, recognizing both as important to deep interpersonal connection between self and. Nursing models: the practice of caring is central to nursing. Health: experiencing emotional, physical, or spiritual suffering/disruption by family crisis, developmental milestone, illness, etc. Nursing: guide family in problem solving, provide practical services and convey sense of acceptance and caring by actively listening to family member experiences, concerns, suggestions, and questions.