EVANGELISM IN WARD

[Oyinz24]

This is a very important area in the christaindom..

We should try to spread the gospel in our various ward as nurses

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I have had the opportunities to live in several different countries. To enforce AMERICAN standards overseas is neither wise nor ethical.

How we practice nursing in the US is far different then other countries. We need to show respect for others' cultures.

[PMFB-RN, RN]

I have had the opportunities to live in several different countries. To enforce AMERICAN standards overseas is neither wise nor ethical.

I too have spent year of my life living internationally. I have also worked as an RN in another country. I respectfully disagree. Ethical standards do not belong to Americans. Americans didn't invent nursing ethical standards. For nurses ethics are ethics. What is unethical for a nurse in the USA is unethical for every nurse everywhere.

How we practice nursing in the US is far different then other countries. We need to show respect for others' cultures.

Advocating for proper ethical standards for nurses is in no way disrespectful to other cultures.

[caliotter3]

I have worked with many Nigerian nurses and not one of them has ever brought up the subject of religion in the workplace. I have also been hospitalized in religious based hospitals and have noticed only two reminders of religion: the cross on the wall and a volunteer who politely asked if I had any religious needs, based upon my indication of my religious preference on my admissions paperwork. I was relieved that religion was not added as a stressor to my already stressful experience. If a patient wanted to discuss religion with me, I might make a single remark but would emphasize the availability of the chaplain and the need for me to return to my job.

[twenzig1]

I am a nurse educator and one of the areas I teach is in regard to spirituality. ANA and NLN refer to the nurse's assessment of spiritual needs. HOWEVER, this is not equal to religion. I encourage and give students assessment tools for talking about where/how patients find hope or value in the world. We spend time looking at different religious preferences and cultural norms and how important it is to provide only what the patient asks for. Especially on night shift when a chaplain is unavailable, the priority is to support the patients desires. Best option if they ask if you will pray for them? "How would you like me to pray for you?" -- and ONLY include what they ask. If the nurse is uncomfortable reading scripture or praying with a patient (who specifically asks them to) they may be aware of another nurse on shift who would be willing.

I hope the largest "take away" for a student, whether religious or not, is that IT'S NEVER ABOUT YOU.