NCF offers free quarterly online Journal Clubs discussing Journal of Christian Nursing articles with authors, content experts, and Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) hours.
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All the past journal clubs are available for viewing and are sorted into different categories. There is some overlap and all are helpful for personal growth and development.
Spiritual Care Professional Growth Self-Care Specialty Nursing
Spiritual Care
Supporting Spiritual Well-Being in Those Without Specific Beliefs
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Nurses may be unaware of the prevalence in North America of people with no spiritual belief system or who have rejected religious beliefs. How can nurses accurately assess the spiritual condition and needs of these "spiritual nones?" How can we support their spiritual well-being?
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours available for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Free NCPD link (2.0 contact hours; expires 3/1/2025); slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here
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Required Reading:
Johnston Taylor, E. (2023). How do I support spiritual well-being for atheists? Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(1), 62. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001020
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
- Smith, G. (2021). About three-in-ten U.S. adults are now religiously unaffiliated. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2021/12/14/about-three-in-ten-u-s-adults-are-now-religiously-unaffiliated/
- Sinclair, C. T., & Rosielle, D. A. (2020). Avoid stigmatizing language about atheist patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 60(6), e30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.09.002
- Callahan, A. M. (2019). Do atheists have end-of-life spiritual needs? Social Work Today, 19(6), 16. https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/ND19p16.shtml#:~:text=Individuals%20with%20unorthodox%20or%20no,meaning%20is%20a%20spiritual%20need.
- Johnston Taylor, E. (2020). Initial spiritual screening and assessment: Five things to remember. KoreanJournal of Hospice and Palliative Care, 23(10), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.14475/kjhpc.2020.23.1.1
- Smith, A. R. (2017). How do I care for the spiritual but not religious person? Journal of Christian Nursing, 48(6), 36-40. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000400
Evangelism in Patient Care: An Ethical Analysis
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When and how is it appropriate for nurses to share their faith and beliefs with patients under their professional care? Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required Reading: Fowler, M. D. (2019). Evangelism in patient care: An ethical analysis. Journal of Christian Nursing, 36(3), 172-177. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000622 Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Fulltext/2019/07000/Evangelism_in_Patient_Care__An_Ethical_Analysis.13.aspx
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following (free to access):
What About Religious Assessment?
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As nurses, we hear a lot about spiritual assessment—but assessment doesn’t always provide information about satisfaction with spirituality and religion. Join us to discuss a new easy to use tool for assessing religious commitment. Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required Reading: Cyphers, N. A., & Clements, A. D. (2018). Assessing religious commitment and satisfaction: The Religious Surrender and Attendance Satisfaction Scale. Journal of Christian Nursing, 35(4), 250-257. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000531 FREE at: https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Abstract/2018/10000/Assessing_Religious_Commitment_and_Satisfaction_.14.aspx
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following (free to access):
- NANDA International, Inc. (2014). Domain 10: Life principles. Class 3: Value/Belief/Action Congruence. Diagnoses 00169; 00171; 00170. In T. H. Herdman & Shigemi Mitsuru Nursing diagnoses: Definitions and classifications 2015-2017 (10th ed.) (pp. 269-371). John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from http://www.iaud.ac.ir/dorsapax/userfiles/file/Daneshkadeh/Parastari_mamaei/Nursing%20Diagnoses%202015-2017%20-%20Definitions%20and%20Classification,%2010th%20Edition%20(Nanda%20Internation.pdf
- Koenig, H. G. Nelson, B., Shaw, S. F., Zaben, F. A., Wang, Z., & Saxena, S. (2015). Belief into Action Scale: A brief but comprehensive measure of religious commitment. Open Journal of Psychiatry, 5i(1), 66-77. doi: 10.4236/ojpsych.2015.51010 Retrieved from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/225b/b0c0e825230b8bb8f920020356266b5414c5.pdf
- Smith, A. R. (2009). Nursing and spirituality: What happened to religion? Journal of Christian Nursing, 26(4), 216-222. doi: 10.1097/01.CNJ.0000361243.35944.69. Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Citation/2009/10000/Nursing_and_Spirituality__What_Happened_to.16.aspx?sessionEnd=true
What is Caring in Nursing?
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The heart of good nursing has always been caring. But what is the foundation of caring? Different world views attribute the nurse's basis for caring to various sources. Is there such a thing as Christian caring?
This online discussion for NCF members in July 2018 explores divergent caring perspectives and reminds Christian nurses that caring and compassion come from the call to love God and love others whole-heartedly.
This Journal Club meeting is based on the article, "What is Caring in Nursing: Sorting Out Humanistic and Christian Perspectives." Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required Reading: Newbanks, S.; Rieg, L.; Schaefer, B. (2018). What Is Caring in Nursing? Sorting Out Humanistic and Christian Perspectives. Journal of Christian Nursing, 35(3), 160-167. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000441 Authors Shirlene Newbanks, Linda Rieg, and Beverly Schaefer will be joining in the discussion!
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following (free to access):
Professional Growth
The Gamut of Grief: Supporting Patients and Families with Hope
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Nurses can offer support to those at risk of complex grief, assist them in predicting, recognizing, and adjusting their individual responses to loss and death, and support the process of loss, grief, and bereavement.
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours available for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Free NCPD link (2.0 contact hours; expires 10/26/2024), slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here
- Non-NCF Members: NCPD available for purchase here (2.0 contact hours; $21.95, expires 9/6/2025)
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Required Reading:
Stegmeir, D. (2023). Prolonged grief disorder: Recognition and provision of care along the bereavement pathway. Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(3), 166-170. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001074
Additional Recommended Readings:
- PDQ Supportive and Palliative Care Editorial Board. (2022). Grief, bereavement, and coping with loss (PDQ). Health professional version. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK66052/
- Wayne, G. (2024). Grieving & loss nursing care plan and management. Nurselabs. https://nurseslabs.com/grieving/
- Sweat, M. T. (2017). What are the spiritual needs associated with grief? Journal of Christian Nursing, 34(4), 257. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000424
- Ernstmeyer, K, & Christman, E. (Eds.) (2021). Grief and loss. In K. Ernstmeyer and E. Christman (eds)., Nursing fundamentals, chapter 17. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591827/#ch17griefandloss.sec17.1
Creating a Culture that Supports Mental Health
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Learn about mental health needs, how to easily assess and screen for needs, elements of therapeutic communications, and principles of recovery.
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours available for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Free NCPD link (2.0 contact hours; expires 7/16/2024), slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here
- Non-NCF Members: NCPD available for purchase here (2.0 contact hours; $21.95, expires 9/1/2025)
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Required Reading:
Neathery, M. (2024). Creating a culture that supports mental health. Journal of Christian Nursing, 41(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001132
Additional recommended readings:
Perry, C. (2022). Comorbid mental illness on acute medical units. American Nurse Journal. https://www.myamericannurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/an6-CE-Psych-520.pdf
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). SAMHSA's working definition of recovery. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep12-recdef.pdf
Open Resources for Nursing. (2022). Therapeutic communication and the nurse-client relationship. In K. Ernstmeyer & E. Christman (Eds.), Nursing: Mental health and community concepts [Internet]. Chippewa Valley Technical College. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK590036/
Understanding and Supporting Minority Student and Nurse Perspectives
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Learn about how to support minority students and nurses in education and practice settings.
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours available for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Free NCPD link (2.0 contact hours; expires 9/1/2024), slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here
- Non-NCF Members: NCPD available here (2.0 contact hours; $21.95, expires 9/1/2025)
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Required Reading:
Kunnen, E.E., Miller, K., & Oh, Y. (2023). Minority student perspectives of barriers, supports, and Christian virtues in an undergraduate Christian nursing program. Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(3). https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001089
Additional recommended readings:
- Hughes, V., Delva, S., Nkimbeng, M., Spaulding, E., Turkson-Ocran, R., Cudjoe, J., Ford, A., Rushton, C., D’Aoust, R., & Han, H. (2020). Not missing the opportunity: Strategies to promote cultural humility among future nursing faculty. Journal of Professional Nursing, 36(1), 28-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.06.005
- Committee on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030. (2021). The nursing workforce. In M. K Wakefield, D. R. Williams, S. Le Menestrel, S., & J. L. Flaubert (Eds.). The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a path to achieve health equity (pp. 59-98). National Academies Press. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/25982/chapter/5
- Turkson-Ocran, R. N., Nkimbeng, M., Erol, D., Hwang, D. A., Aryitey, A. A., & Hughes, V. (2022). Strategies for providing culturally sensitive care to diverse populations. Journal of Christian Nursing, 39(1), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000900
2000 Years of Clinical Trials: The Evolution of Evidence-Based Practice
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2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours avaialable for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Free NCPD link (2.0 contact hours; expires 6/1/2024); slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here
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Does Scripture written 2000 years ago apply to nursing today? What was the first evidenced-based practice research exploration? Daniel's nutrition trial around 606 B.C. has all the elements of current clinical trials and comparative effectiveness research (CER). Learn about the evolution of evidence-based practice (EBP), clinical trials, and CER. Discover various designs, checklists, and more!
Required Reading:
Zrelak, P. A. (2023). 2000 years of clinical trials: The evolution of evidence-based practice. Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(2), 20-25. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001047
Additional recommended readings:
- Melnyk, B. M., Gallagher-Ford, L., Zellefrow, C., Tucker, S., Thomas, B., & Sinnott, L. T. (2018). The first U.S. study on nurses’ evidence-based practices competencies indicates major deficits that threaten healthcare quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 15(1), 16-25. https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/85510508/fullpdf-libre.pdf?1651721381=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DThe_First_U_S_Study_on_Nurses_Evidence_B.pdf&Expires=1676311294&Signature=M2hlcT6LFRT1y1o-cPvAgACz3NRaaX95QTZ7-9GH6QklXaxh~G57YA
- Institute of Medicine. (2009). What is comparative effectiveness research? In Initial National Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research (pp. 29-59). National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/12648
- Cannon, S., & Delahoyde, T. (2023). Ethics for nursing research and evidence-based practice. In C. Boswell & S. Cannon (Eds.), Introduction to nursing research: Incorporating evidence-based practice (6th ed., pp. 91-120). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
A Time to Speak: When Incivility Injures Patients
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Incivility continues to create challenging work environments for healthcare workers. Nurses who experience incivility related to patient concerns or treatment often must confront power differentials and the fear of consequences if they advocate for the patient. How can nurses speak up? Moral courage and biblical insights to strengthen nurses will be discussed.
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours avaialable for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Free NCPD link (2.0 contact hours; expires 3/1/2025); slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here
- Non-NCF Members: NCPD available here (2.0 contact hours; $21.95, expires 6/1/2025)
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2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours and additional resources for this event are available free to NCF members. Not a member? NCPD is available through 12/1/2024. Join here and get free NCPD contact hours!
Required Reading:
Madden, M. A., & McAlister, B. S. (2022). A time to speak: When incivility injures patients. Journal of Christian Nursing, 39(3), 174-178. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000971
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
Pajakoski, E., Rannikko, S., Leino-Kilpi, H., & Numminen, O. (2021). Moral courage in nursing: An integrative literature review. Nursing & Health Sciences, 23(3), 570-585. https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.12805
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. (2016). AACN standards for establishing and sustaining healthy work environments: A journey to excellence (2nd ed.). https://www.aacn.org/wd/hwe/docs/hwestandards.pdf
Kisner, T. (2018). Workplace incivility: How do you address it? Nursing2022, 48(6), 36-40. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000532746.88129.e9
Bridging the Racial Divide: Nurses Leading by Christ's Example
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2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CE) hours are available to NCF members here and will expire 9/6/2024.
This Journal Club will assist nurses in building personal awareness of racism and implicit bias, and understand how these impact our nursing, work, and personal relationships. We will explore meaningful narratives of racial experiences from three nurses and identify elements of racial bias in their stories. A biblical perspective to nursing, person, health, environment, self-leadership, and the 2015 Code of Ethics for Nurses will be applied to racism. Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required Reading:
Dockery, T. H. (2022). Bridging the racial divide: Nurses leading by Christ’s example. Journal of Christian Nursing, 39(3), 162-165. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000966
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
American Nurses Association. (n. d.). National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing.https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/racism-in-nursing/national-commission-to-address-racism-in-nursing/
National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. (2022). Survey shows substantial racism in nursing. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/racism-in-nursing/national-commission-to-address-racism-in-nursing/survey-shows-substantial-racism-in-nursing/
National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. (2022). Top ten ways to be an antiracist in nursing.https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/clinical-practice-material/national-commission-to-address-racism-in-nursing/antiracism-in-nursing/
National Commision to Address Racism in Nursing. (2022). Commission's foundational report on racism in nursing. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/racism-in-nursing/national-commission-to-address-racism-in-nursing/commissions-foundational-report-on-racism--in-nursing/
Iheduru-Anderson, K.C., & Wahi, M.M. (January 31, 2022). Race and racism discourse in U.S. nursing: Challenging the silence" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 27, No. 1, Manuscript 1. http://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-27-2022/No1-Jan-2022/Race-and-Racism-Discourse-in-US-Nursing.html
Offering Culturally Congruent Christian Care
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Nurses are constantly sharpening their cultural and professional awareness to offer patients culturally congruent care. As nurses of faith, we also want to emulate Christ. During the January Journal Club on Thursday, January 21, using the JCN article "Offering Culturally Congruent Christian Care" (July/Sept 2019 issue), we’ll drill into these facets of care. Join the discussion to strengthen your theoretical and practical understanding of what it means to care for patients holistically and appropriately. Article co-authors Jennie Gunn and Linda Sue Hammonds join the JCN editors to interact with nurses on this topic.
Required Reading:
Gunn, J., Bydalek, K., Rikabi, G., Hammonds, L., Hebert, W., Hughes, C., & Lincoln, B. (2019). Offering culturally congruent Christian care. Journal of Christian Nursing, 36(3), E43-E48. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000628
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
- Marion, L., Douglas, M., Lavin, M. A., Barr, N., Gazaway, S., Thomas, E., & Bickford, C. (2017). Implementing the new ANA standard 8: Culturally congruent practice. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol22No01PPT20 *please click the hyperlink to view the reading
- Campinha-Bacote, J. (2019). Cultural competemility: A paradigm shift in the cultural competence versus cultural humility debate–part I. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol24No01PPT20 *please click the hyperlink to view the reading
- Camphinha-Bacote, J. (2003). The spiritual key to cultural competence. Journal of Christian Nursing, 20(3), 20-22. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.CNJ.0000262424.25253.cf
- Mahoney, G. (2020). Being and doing: A cultural immersion reflection. Journal of Christian Nursing, 37(2), 114-116. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000607
Using Upstream Thinking to Improve Flu Vaccination Rates
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As flu season looms, nurses are even more crucial this year to be advocates and educators about vaccination. JCN's editors invite nurses from all practice settings to learn how to apply upstream thinking to vaccination as we take a look at “Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Flu Vaccine Uptake on a College Campus” (October/December JCN).
Required Reading:
Hargrave, K. (2020). Interprofessional collaboration to Improve uptake of flu vaccination on a college campus. Journal of Christian Nursing, 37(4), 221-227. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000756
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
Building God’s Kingdom Through Strengths-Based Teaching
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People typically focus on how to improve their weaknesses; how to overcome deficits. What would happen if we focused instead, on our strengths? How could this improve nursing practice, especially for nurse educators? Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required reading:
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following (free to access):
Six Principles for Remaining Positive in a Negative Work Environment
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Our profession is a chaotic one filled with numerous trials and demands. In our recent member survey, students, educators, nursing managers, and nurses at the bedside all shared the challenges of navigating difficult work environments. Providing care to meet the complex health needs of our patients and their families, poor communication among team members, lack of staff coverage, long work hours, and juggling work schedules along with rigorous program requirements are just a few of the realities we face. Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required Reading: Johanson, L. (2019). Six principles for remaining positive in a negative work environment. Journal of Christian Nursing, 36(2), E21-E25. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000598 FREE at https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Fulltext/2019/04000/Six_Principles_for_Remaining_Positive_in_a.23.aspx
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following (free to access):
- Williams, R. (2017). The rise of incivility in America. Retrieved from https://raywilliams.ca/the-rise-ofincivility-in-america/
- Berry, P. A., Gillespie, G. L., Fisher, B. S., Gormley, D., & Haynes, J. T. (August 10, 2016). Psychological distress and workplace bullying among registered nurses. OJIN: Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 21(3). Retrieved from http://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-21-2016/No3-Sept-2016/Articles-Previous-Topics/Psychological-Distress-and-Workplace-Bullying.html
- American Nurses Association. (2019). Violence, incivility, bullying. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/violence-incivility-bullying/
- Phillips, G. S., MacKusick, C. I., & Whichello, R. (2018). Workplace incivility in nursing: A literature review through the lens of ethics and spirituality. Journal of Christian Nursing, 35(1), E7–E12. doi:10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000467 Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Abstract/2018/01000/Workplace_Incivility_in_Nursing__A_Literature.25.aspx
Self-Care
Praying the Psalms: A Key Strategy for Resilience
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2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours available for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here (free NCPD expires 5/9/2024)
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Learn about how praying the Psalms can be self-care for nurses and help build resilience.
REQURED READING: Helms, K., Rajamohan, S., & Tedone, D. (2023). Praying the Psalms as a nursing resilience intervention.Journal of Christian Nursing, 41(1). https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001129
RECOMMENDED READINGS:
Nilsson, H. (2022). Spiritual self-care management for nursing professionals: A holistic approach. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 40(1), 64-73. https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101211034341
Rajamohan, S., Chalmers, K., Bennett, E., & Brzoza, S. (2023). Fostering resilience in nursing through R.E.S.T. Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(1), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001016
Yilmaz, E. B. (2017). Resilience as a strategy for struggling against challenges related to the nursing profession. Chinese Nursing Research, 4(1), 9-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnre.2017.03.004
Nursing with Strength that Endures
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Explore and apply endurance and resilience building strategies in nursing from a professional and biblical perspective.
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours available for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here (free NCPD expired 2/1/2024)
- Non-NCF Members: NCPD available here (2.0 contact hours; $21.95, expires 12/6/2024)
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Required Reading:
Additional recommended readings:
- Nurses Christian Fellowship. (2023). Nursing with Strength that Endures Bible Study. https://ncf-jcn.org/resources/nursing-strength-endures
- Albsoul, R.A., Hughes, J., Alshyyab, M.A. and Fitzgerald, G. (2023), A scoping review of the literature of interventions for enhancing nurses' resilience in acute care settings, Journal of Health Organization and Management, 37(1), 53-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-04-2022-0127
- Rajamohan, S., Chalmers, K., Bennett, E., & Brzoza, S. (2023). Fostering resilience in nursing through R.E.S.T. Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(1), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001016
- Henshall, C., Davey, Z., & Jackson, D. (2020). Nursing resilience interventions–A way forward in challenging healthcare territories. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(19-20), 3597-3599. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15276
- Amsrud, K. E., Lyberg, A., Severinsson, E. (2019). Development of resilience in nursing students: A systematic qualitative review and thematic synthesis. Nurse Education in Practice, 41, 102621. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2019.102621
· Tsui, J., & Adam, S. (2023). Resilience in nursing education: An evolutionary concept analysis. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 20(1), 20220121. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2022-0121
On Defying the King: Peril and Pluck
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In all areas of practice, nurses can face the difficult question: How do I have the strength to do what I believe is right and obey God when "the Pharaoh" wants something else? Where do I get the strength to do what God wants me to do? Calls me to do? To do what I believe is right?
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours and additional resources for this event are available free to NCF members. Not a member? Join here and get free NCPD contact hours! NCPD is available through 6/7/2024.
Required Reading:
Fowler, M. D. (2021). On Defying the King. Journal of Christian Nursing, 38(3), 144-145. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000832
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
- American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements. Author. (Open access for viewing at https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/ - requires registration with ANA)
- Fowler, M. D. (May 31, 2020) "Toward reclaiming our ethical heritage: Nursing ethics before bioethics." OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 25(2), Manuscript 4. http://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol25No02Man04https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-25-2020/No2-May-2020/Toward-Reclaiming-Our-Ethical-Heritage-Nursing-Ethics-before-Bioethics.html
- Fowler, M. D. (April 7, 2021). "The Nightingale still sings: Ten ethical themes in early nursing in the United Kingdom, 1888-1989. OJIN; The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 26(2). https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol26No02PPT72 https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-26-2021/No2-May-2021/Articles-Previous-Topics/The-Nightingale-Still-Sings.html
- Fowler, M. D. (2017). Why the history of nursing ethics matter? Nursing Ethics, 24(3), 292-304. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733016684581
- Pajakoski, E., Rannikko, S., Leino-Kilpi, H., & Numminen, O. (2021). Moral courage in nursing – An integrative literature review. Nursing & Health Sciences, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.12805
- Numminen, O., Rego, H., & Leino-Kilpi, H. (2016). Moral courage in nursing: A concept analysis. Nursing Ethics, 24(8), 878-891. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733016634155
Self-Care: A Stewardship Perspective
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While nurses pour out their care, compassion, and skills on patients and their families, the majority of nurses are worn out, compassion fatigued, and too short of time to care well for themselves. Shifting the self-care paradigm to one of stewardship is a powerful move toward tending to one’s own valid needs physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Using the JCN article, “Self-Care: A Stewardship Perspective" (April/June 2021 issue), to recognize why we shortchange ourselves and how, with a refreshed view, we can reframe self-care as stewarding the persons God made us to be, article author Rachel Spurlock Helbley joins the JCN editors to interact with nurses on this topic. Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required Reading:
Spurlock, R. (2021). Self-care: A stewardship perspective. Journal of Christian Nursing, 38(2). https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000688
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
- Poppa, K. (2108). Self-care is soul care. Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, 12(1), 50-70. https://doi.org/10.1177/1939790918795633
- Couser, G., Chesak S., & Cutshall, S. (2020). Developing a course to promote self-care for nurses to address burnout. OJIN: Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 25(3). https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol25No03PPT55
- Williams, H., Costley, T., Bellury, L. M., & Moobed, J. (2018). Do health promotion behaviors affect levels of job satisfaction and job stress for nurses in an acute care hospital? Journal of Nursing Administration, 48(6), 342-348. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000625
Specialty Nursing
Camp Nursing: A Unique Specialty
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Have you wanted to try something different in your nursing journey? Camp nursing gives you so many options and possibilities, including ministry to campers and staff. Get a real picture of what camp nursing is all about. Discover decision-making in an independent practice setting.
1.5 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours avaialable for this journal club.
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Required Reading:
Schmidt, K. (2022). Camp nursing: A unique specialty. Journal of Christian Nursing, 39(2), 47-51. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000943
Recommended Reading:
Funk, T., Quach, L., ... & Hashikawa, A. (2022). Keeping children health at summer camp: A study of medications
administered in the camp setting. Children's Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2022.2063127
Gaslin, T., & Marugg, M. (2020). The world of camp nursing. Risk Solution Services. https://mklstatic01.azureedge.net/~/media/specialty/risk-management/safety-guides/camp-nursing.pdf?rev=a5756deda1924449af2d8726bc373d54&hash=9AF26194EBC5BC8A42B0C2B28F89DCEE
Garst, B. A., Erceg, L. E., Thompson, S., & Baird, S. (2010). Healthy camp study update: Ten promising practices of a healthy camp. Camping Magazine. https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/camping-magazine/healthy-campstudy-update-ten-promising-practices-healthy-camp
Handler, A., Lustgarden, M., Zahavi, A., Freedman, D., Rosoph, L., & Hurley, K. F. (2018). Summer camp health initiative: An overview of injury and illness in two Canadian summer camps. Cureus, 10(7), e2905. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2905
Simulating the Refugee Experience to Cultivate Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
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1.5 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours avaialable for this journal club.
- NCF Members: Free NCPD has expired slide deck, Discussion guide, and bibliography for this event available here. Get 30% off this and all NCPD at Lippincott's CEConnection. Discount code available here.
- Non-NCF Members: NCPD available here (1.5contact hours; $17.95, expires 3/7/2025)
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Author Stephanie Wynn participated in the discussion along with Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Editor-in-Chief of JCN and Kristen L. Mauk, Senior Editor of JCN. Participants will strengthen their cultural competence and sensitivity by gaining an understanding of the traumatic experiences that affect refugees' health and the barriers to healthcare in the host country. In addition, the three C model of care is discussed as an approach to implementing culturally competent care in the practice setting.
Recommended Readings:
Harvey, N. R., & Wynn, S. T. (2022). Simulating the refugee experience to cultivate cultural competence and sensitivity. Journal of Christian Nursing, 39(15), 47-51. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000822
Plus one additional reading from the recommended:
Brandenberger, J., Tylleskär, T., Sontag, K., Peterhans, B., & Ritz, N. (2019). A systematic literature review of reported challenges in health care delivery to migrants and refugees in high-income countries: The 3C model. BMC Public Health, 19, 755. https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-7049-x
World Health Organization. (2021). Common health needs of refugees and migrants: Literature review. WHO. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240033108
Burchill, J., & Pevalin, D. J. (2014). Demonstrating cultural competence within health-visiting practice: Working with refugee and asylum-seeking families. Diversity and Equality in Health Care, 11, 151-159. http://repository.essex.ac.uk/10571/
Ogunsijo, O., Cho, H. N., Mashingaidze, G., & Wilkes, L. (2018). “I am still passionate despite the challenges”: Nurses navigating care for refugees. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(17-18), 3335-3344. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13863
Recognizing the Trauma of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Childhood trauma is linked to long-term negative health outcomes throughout the lifespan and is recognized as a public health crisis. Using the framework of the four main components of trauma-informed care is a beginning step in meeting the deep, unmet needs of adult patients with sensitivity and awareness. Christian nurses recognize Jesus as the first trauma-informed provider and model his relational characteristics as they promote healing from trauma. Please click the above image to begin viewing the December 2021 Journal Club webinar.
2.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours and additional resources for this event are available free to NCF members. Not a member? Join here and get free NCPD contact hours! NCPD is available through 12/6/2024.
Required Reading:
Cole, B. S, (2021). Recognizing the trauma of adverse childhood experiences. Journal of Christian Nursing, 38((4), 248-252. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000884 (https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Fulltext/2021/10000/Recognizing_the_Trauma_of_Adverse_Childhood.16.aspx)
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
- Koetting, C. (2016). Trauma informed care: Helping patients with a painful past. Journal of Christian Nursing, 33(4), 206-213. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000315
- Fleishman, J., Kamsky, H., & Sundborg, S. (2019). Trauma-informed nursing practice. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 24(2), https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol24No02Man03
- Woods, S. H., Larwin, K. H., & Allen, K. M. (2020). How we rise: Overcoming trauma with healthy life outcomes and spiritual counsel. Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour, 2(1), 118. https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100118
- Hipolito, E., Samuels-Dennis, J. A., Shanmuganandapala, B., Maddoux, J., Paulson, R., Saugh, D., & Carnahan, B. (2014). Trauma-informed care: Accounting for the interconnected role of spirituality and empowerment in mental health promotion. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 16, 193-217. https://doi.org/10.1080/19349637.2014.925368
The Difference Rehabilitation Makes
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Discover the deeper meaning of rehabilitation and how to implement rehab in every aspect of your nursing work. Enjoy the interactive discussion of the article, The Difference Rehabilitation Makes, and a personal exploration of rehab. NCF Director, Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, whose husband suffered a severe TBI, and certified rehab nurse, Kris Mauk, JCN Senior Editor, lead NCF's July 2020 Journal Club. Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required Reading:
Schoonover-Shoffner, K., & Rudder, T. (2020). The difference rehabilitation makes. Journal of Christian Nursing, 37(3), 153-157. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000721
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following:
- Biester, R. C., Krych, D., Schmidt, M. J., Parrott, D., Katz, D. I., Abate, M., & Hirshson, C. (2016). Individuals with traumatic brain injury and their significant others' perceptions of information given about the nature and possible consequences of brain injury: Analysis of a national survey. Professional Case Management, 21(1), 22-33. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCM.0000000000000121 (open access)
- U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2020). Rehabiliation. Medline Plus. https://medlineplus.gov/rehabilitation.html (open access)
- Corallo, F., Bonanno, L., Formica, C., Corallo, F., De Salvo, S., Lo Buono, V., Di Cara, M.., Alagna, A., Rifici, C., Bramanti, P., & Marino, S. (2019). Religious coping in caregiver of Patients with Acquired Brain Injuries. Journal of Religion and Health, 58, 1444–1452. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00840-8
- Gillespie, E., (2019). A qualitative pilot study of spirituality in long-term recovery in acquired brain injury. Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling, 73(2) 96–105. https://doi.org/10.1177/1542305019853588
Preferences to Receive Information About Palliative Care for Adult Patients
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Given the current global pandemic, caring for persons at the end of life is highly applicable to Christian nurses today. Learn from an informative panel discussion with guest nursing professor and author Dr. Gail Pittroff on her article “Preferences to Receive Information about Palliative Care for Adult Patients.” Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required reading:
Pittroff, G., & Hendricks-Ferguson, V. (2020). Preferences to receive information about palliative care for adult patients. Journal of Christian Nursing, 37(2), 88-93. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000710
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following (free to access):
- Higginson, I. J., Daveson, B. A., Morrison, R. S., Yi, D., Meier, D., Smith, M., Ryan, K., McQuillan, R., Johnston, B. M., & Normand, C. (2017). Social and clinical determinants of preferences and their achievement at the end of life: Prospective cohort study of older adults receiving palliative care in three countries. BMC geriatrics, 17(1), 271. https://bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12877-017-0648-4
- Tavares, N., Jarrett, N., Hunt, K., & Wilkinson, T. (2017). Palliative and end-of-life care conversations in COPD: A systematic literature review. ERJ open research, 3(2), 00068-2016. https://openres.ersjournals.com/content/erjor/3/2/00068-2016.full.pdf
- Woodman, C., Baillie, J., & Sivell, S. (2016). The preferences and perspectives of family caregivers towards place of care for their relatives at the end-of-life. A systematic review and thematic synthesis of the qualitative evidence. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 6(4), 418-429. https://spcare.bmj.com/content/bmjspcare/6/4/418.full.pdf
- Institute of Medicine: Committee on Approaching Death. (2015, March 19). Dying in America: Improving quality and honoring individual preferences near the end of life. National Academies Press. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK285686/#sec_033
Caring for Daughters Without Mothers
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What are the unique care needs of women who lost their mother at a young age? Learn how to support this unique patient population. Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Required reading:
Plus one additional recommended reading from the following (free to access):
- Berg, L., Rostila, M., & Hjern, A. (2016). Parental death during childhood and depression in young adults–a national cohort study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 57(9), 1092-1098. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12560 Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.12560
- Scott, S., Kendall, L., Gomez, P., Howie, S. R., Zaman, S. M., Ceesay, S., D’Alessandro, U., & Jasseh, M. (2017). Effect of maternal death on child survival in rural West Africa: 25 years of prospective surveillance data in The Gambia. PloS one, 12(2), e0172286. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0172286&utm_source=MHTF+Subscribers&utm_campaign=f4ef77a393-MH+Buzz+%7C+20170306&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8ac9c53ad4-f4ef77a393-183805737
- Ellis, J., Dowrick, C., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (2013). The long-term impact of early parental death: lessons from a narrative study. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 106(2), 57–67. doi:10.1177/0141076812472623. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3569022/
Why a Faith Community Nurse Program?
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Discuss the JCN article, Why a Faith Community Nurse Program? A Five-Finger Response by Deborah Ziebarth.
This article provides a simple way of communicating the value of a FCN program to hospital leadership, stakeholders, and faith communities alike. It’s an important conversation with the potential to impact the health and well-being of many in our community. Share your experiences and learn from others who are supporting healthier outcomes in our communities. Please note: NCPD is no longer available for this event.
Recommended Readings:
Mock, G. S. (2017). Value and meaning of Faith Community Nursing: Client and nurse perspectives. Journal of Christian Nursing, 34(3), 182-189.
doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000393 Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Abstract/2017/07000/Value_and_Meaning_of_Faith_Community_Nursing_.14.aspx
Schroepfer, E. (2016). A Renewed Look at Faith Community Nursing, Medsurg Nursing, 25(1), 62-66. Retrieved from http://www.pnmny.org/articles/ARenewedLookatFaithCommunityNursingMSN%20J-F16.pdf
Balint, K.A., & George, N.M. (2015). Faith Community Nursing scope of practice: Extending access to healthcare. Journal of Christian Nursing, 33(1), 34-40. Doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000119 Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/Abstract/2015/03000/Faith_Community_Nursing_Scope_of_Practice_.13.aspx
