Caring in Nursing and Caregiving (Nur 142 slides)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the concepts of caring in nursing practice, the 5 C's of caring, expressions of care, empathy, and the scope and dynamics of caregiving.

Caring (Swanson's Definition)

A nurturing way of relating to a valued other toward whom one feels a personal sense of commitment and responsibility.

Personal Outcomes of Caring

Internal benefits experienced by a nurse practicing in a caring manner, including feeling important, accomplished, and whole.

Professional Outcomes of Caring

Practice-related benefits for the nurse resulting from caring, including enhanced intuition, empathy, clinical judgment, and work satisfaction.

National League for Nursing (NLN) Caring Characterization

The view that caring is part of a nurse's duty to understand others' needs, care for the whole person, work for the common good, and help vulnerable populations.

Commitment

One of the 5 C's of Caring; involves providing the best care possible even when inconvenient, upholding strong values, and engaging in lifelong learning.

Conscience

One of the 5 C's of Caring; involves following the Nurses Code of Ethics, fulfilling moral responsibility, and advocating for patients.

Competence

One of the 5 C's of Caring; involves providing safe care in a professional manner, maintaining high standards, and seeking help when appropriate.

Compassion

One of the 5 C's of Caring; involves empathizing, providing kind treatment at all times, recognizing loss, and providing a safe space for patients and families.

Confidence

One of the 5 C's of Caring; involves believing in one's ability to provide care, demonstrating trustworthiness, admitting lack of knowledge without fear, and feeling comfortable around patients and families.

Nurse Effectiveness

A relational dimension of caring that centers on the nurse's ability and technical skill to perform clinical tasks.

Nurse Affect

A relational dimension of caring that describes the attitude or demeanor of the nurse while performing patient care tasks.

Presence

An expression of care characterized by 'being there' (physically present and demonstrating understanding) and 'being with' (sharing oneself).

Protective Touch

A nonverbal form of touch utilized by the nurse specifically aimed at preventing patient injury.

Clinical Empathy

The multi-dimensional ability to understand a patient's situation, perspective, and feelings; communicate that understanding accurately; and act therapeutically on that understanding.

Caregiving

A multidimensional concept encompassing actions or processes performed on behalf of an individual who is suffering and unable to perform those actions for themselves.

Scope of Caregiving

A continuum of caregiving roles ranging from temporary/limited duration caregiving to long-term/permanent caregiving.

Caregiver Categories

Classifications of informal care providers, specifically including spousal caregivers, adult children caregivers, and grandparent caregivers.

Caregiver Stress

A chronic stressor resulting from prolonged caregiving, influenced by perception, coping resources, individual expectations, and culture.

Nurse Burnout

Emotional exhaustion stemming from the stress of caring, contributing to preventable errors, decreased attentiveness, reduced patient satisfaction, and staff departure from healthcare.