Chamberlain NR351: Spiritual Wellness Journey in Nursing Practice

This scholarly paper, submitted for NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing, explores the concept of spiritual wellness and its significance in the nursing profession. It summarizes an article on spiritual wellness, highlighting the importance of intrinsic values and self-beliefs in providing direction and balance in life. The paper emphasizes that while organized religion can be an outlet for spirituality, spirituality itself is a personal connection. It discusses how the nursing profession is inherently spiritual, focusing on compassion, love, and respect for human dignity. The paper also acknowledges the challenges nurses face, such as work pressure and modern lifestyle interferences, which can lead to chronic illnesses despite the importance of spirituality in healthcare. Furthermore, it reflects on how understanding and practicing spirituality, through methods like prayer, meditation, and yoga, can enhance a nurse's ability to serve patients with sincerity and devotion, ultimately contributing to a more peaceful and compassionate society. The paper concludes by emphasizing the personal motivation derived from spirituality to improve patient care.

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CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
NR351 TRANSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING

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Article Summary
Spiritual Wellness involves the intrinsic values and self-beliefs that provide the necessary
direction in our lives. It gives a definite direction to discover oneself and provides values
of our existence, leading us to strive for harmony with others while working to balance
inner needs with the rest of the world. External benefits like job, physical health etc. are
the sources of expectations and hopes. (Gulino Schaub, Luck & Dossey, 2012).
Organized religion may be an outlet for spirituality, but religion is not spirituality it is one
of the expressions for spirituality. ("The 6 Fundamental Differences Between Religion
and Spirituality", 2019)
The concept of nursing is set up on the spiritual platform to serve human being. The
nursing profession is a noble one where we can practice with dedication, compassion,
love and respect for the dignity and worth of every human being, not only to parents and
self but others. The main responsibility in the nursing profession is the promotion of
health and safety, preserving wholeness of character and integrity, maintaining
competence and look after personal and professional growth. (Terceno Lopez, Ferre
Grau, Jurado Campos & Jimenez Herrera, 2017).
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But because of the pressure of work, family responsibilities and interference of modern
lifestyle many nurses chronic illness including depression though spirituality is an
important component in the healthcare they provide. (Letvak, Ruhm & McCoy, 2012)
The path to spiritual wellness can be practised through prayer, meditation, specific
spiritual practices that connect our inner self to a higher power we call almighty. Yoga
and meditation enrich the spiritual strength of individuals.
Impact of Assigned Article Content on Future Practice
Religion is more of a set, a creed and structure and also a feeling of belonging to a
people of the similar belief system but spirituality is one’s own internal connection.
Nursing is a noble job which helps to serve directly the people suffering. No other
profession has such an intrinsic attachment with service. To improve one’s inner feeling,
spirituality is very important as it gives power and source of energy to serve the people
with utmost sincerity and devotion. One has to practice meditation and yoga to develop
spiritual wellness. We have heard about Jesus Christ, Buddha and so many saints who
have devoted their lives on spiritual ideas and preached human beings about the concept
of spirituality t to the benefit of the society and world. The healthy lifestyle and the undue
competition among human being results in conflicts and anger and if people understand
spirituality, it will lead to a peaceful society where there will be love and happiness and
no hatred. I being a nurse, am highly motivated with spirituality as it will give me
courage and energy to be more close to my ailing patients.
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Letvak, S., Ruhm, C., & McCoy, T. (2012). Depression in Hospital-Employed
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10.1097/nur.0b013e3182503ef0
Terceno Lopez, C., Ferre Grau, C., Jurado Campos, J., & Jimenez Herrera, M. (2017). A
Systematic Review about Spirituality in Nursing Care: Avoiding a Specific Illness
Care Environment. Advanced Practices In Nursing, 02(02). doi: 10.4172/2573-
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The 6 Fundamental Differences Between Religion and Spirituality. (2019). Retrieved
from
https://blog.mindvalley.com/religion-and-spirituality/
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