4 ways of knowing correct answers 1. Empirical
2. Personal
3. Aesthetic
4. Ethical
empirical ways of knowing correct answers - verifiable data
- logical reasoning & problem solving
- provides scientific rationals to choose & support nursing interventions
Personal way of knowing correct answers - subjective, concrete & existential
- relational
- connects with humaneness of person's experience
- able to self-check bias'
- able to empathically understand what is happening
Aesthetic way of knowing correct answers - integrating empirical & personal ways of knowing
- moves beyond superficial level
- experientially relate to a person's emotions
Ethical way of knowing correct answers - experience of confronting moral aspects of nursing
- knowledge of right & wrong
- attention to professional standards & codes
- taking responsibility for own actions
- protecting person's autonomy & rights
, Caring is... correct answers - intentional actions
- characterized by commitment
- sufficient knowledge & skill to support
Caring actions focus on correct answers Positive outcomes & well-being
Caring is an integration of... correct answers - compassion
- empathy
- knowledge
- competence
- interdependent in meeting the needs of the person being cared for
Attributes of caring correct answers - giving of self
- involved presence
- intuitive knowing
- empathy
- supporting integrity of the person
- professional competence
All behaviour is .... correct answers Communication
Communication Theory correct answers - every communication has content & relationship
- learn about ourselves & others
- feedback is necessary to know our perceptions about meaning is valid
- silence is a form of communication
2 ways of communication correct answers verbal and non-verbal