Spiritual assessment

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Hello,

I am currently in nursing school and working on a spiritual assignment. I have to interview a nurse regarding how he/she assesses and addresses the spiritual needs of his/her patients. I was hoping some of the wonderful nurses in this forum would share their knowledge and insight with me.

Thank you!

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Specializes in Tele/PCU/MedSurg/Travel.

At our hospital, part of the intake assessment asks the patient, "Do you have any spiritual needs you need us to address?" The assessment also asks if the patient would like to be seen by a chaplain during his hosptialization. I frequently turn to the chaplain (our hospital has several) if a patient seems scared, upset, or wants specific religious material like a Bible.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

I work in a Catholic facility. I will call the chaplin and have them talk to the patient. Otherwise, I have prayed with family if they have requested it.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Our admission process includes the question "are their any religious beliefs that will affect your care?" and we ask if they want a visit from one of the chaplains when they are on the floor. We have visiting nondemoninational volunteer chaplains that visit regularly plus someone is always on call. Every room has a bible in the drawer and we have a chapel as well.

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Specializes in FNP.

My admission paperwork asked "would you like to see a Chaplin during your hospital stay?" Other than that sentence, I never mentioned anything of the kind. I am not a believer and I am not interested in having a conversation on the subject, it only irritates me and it certainly isn't going to comfort a patient to hear their nurse is an athiest, lol. That usually upsets the faithful.

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THank you everyone!:)

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