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Darlene Weis

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PubMed2006

The process of empowerment: a parish nurse perspective.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe the services of parish nurse empowerment, of client empowerment and empowerment outcomes for nurses and clients. METHOD: A sample of 28 parish nurses participated in one of three focus groups. Based on analysis of qualitative data from focus group discussions, empowerment themes were identified for nurses and clients. FINDINGS: Six items were identified as sources of parish nurse empowerment and client empowerment. CONCLUSION: The study showed that empowerment is a reciprocal process between the parish nurse and clients characterized by recognition of a higher power. IMPLICATIONS: To practice in a holistic manner, the spiritual dimension of person is a critical element of care.

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Professional values: key to professional development.

Humanistic nursing care requires application of not only cognitive and psychomotor learning, but also affective skill development. The nursing profession has focused on cognitive and psychomotor domain learning. However, knowledge in all three domains is essential for full professional development and, thus, socialization into the profession. This article discusses affective domain learning, specifically, value formation and the contribution of education, service, and the profession to full embodiment of professional values.

Education, Nursing↗