| Description |
xv, 224 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Contents |
1. Spirituality in Nursing: Standing on Holy Ground -- 2. Nursing Assessment of Spiritual Needs -- 3. The Nurse-Patient Relationship: A Sacred Covenant -- 4. Spiritual Care of the Acutely Ill Person -- 5. Spiritual Care of the Chronically Ill Person -- 6. Spiritual Care of the Ill Child -- 7. Spiritual Care of Families -- 8. Spiritual Care of the Older Adult -- 9. Spiritual Care in Death and Bereavement -- 10. Parish Nursing: Healthcare Ministry Within the Church -- 11. Spiritual Care in Mass Casualty Disasters -- 12. Prayer In Nursing: The Spirituality of Compassionate Caregiving -- App. A. Nurses' Prayers for the Sick -- App. B. A Nurse's Psalm of Reverence for Life -- App. C. A Nurse's Way of the Cross |
| Summary |
"This handy pocket guide provides quick access to a variety of information that helps nurses address the spiritual needs of patients. Designed for use in myriad health care settings, and particularly ideal for visiting and parish nurses."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Medicine -- Religious aspects.
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Nursing -- Religious aspects.
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Spirituality.
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| LC no. |
2003061947 |
| ISBN |
0763732915 |
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