Evaluating the use of the Jewish faith to cope within an Indianapolis Jewish community
Donnell Stewart
Anderson University
Evaluating the use of the Jewish faith to cope within an Indianapolis Jewish community
Introduction
“Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations”. (American Nurses Association website, n.d.) At its core, nursing is a profession that is in the business of providing care to people. These people are diverse in a variety of different ways from common
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During the semester, I plan to complete cultural, personal and topic objectives. Most of these tasks will be completed by accompanying Professor Neal, and the undergraduate nursing students, as they visit Hooverwood, a Jewish funeral home, Eva Kor, a holocaust survivor, at Candles museum in Terre Haute, Cantor Roytman at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah (Chicago), Giardano’s and Taboun’s restaurants, as well as the Indiana Hebrew Congregation (IHC) temple. Finally, we attend classes on Judaism with preschool children, and meet with JCC Shaliach Inbar Nadire, Susan Moss, RN and Mrs. Patti Freeman-Dorson, attorney and President of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. To complete my cultural objectives, I will learn more about kosher diet and what items would be appropriate for someone to adhere to this type of diet and attend a religious a service with a former co-worker. Regarding my personal objective, I will learn 10 Jewish healthcare terms/ beliefs that would be helpful in caring for a Jewish patient. Finally, I will use the Jewish Religious Coping Scale (JCOPE), with members of the Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, and possibly some of the patients/ families at Hooverwood, to evaluate their use of the Jewish faith/ beliefs to help
Nursing is a health care service mandated by society; the practice of nursing stems from the beliefs and ideals of the department of nursing (Nursing Management Faculty, 2013). My healthcare organization’s mission statement: A commitment to creating caring healing environments with authenticity and intentionality for all we reach and touch through practice excellence,
Nursing is as much science as it is a study in the human condition. Combining caring and the notion of human flourishing allows the nurse sharpen her understanding of patients’ needs by observing and understanding herself (Husted & Husted, 2008). A nurse is able to better anticipate the needs of her patients by noting similarities and differences between the two of them. With caring in the nursing corner, even under less-than-ideal conditions, one can still create havens of hope, nourishment, and the possibility for flourishing (MacCulloh, 2011).
The primary goal of the diploma project was to explain the impact of the Jewish community on the American culture at the turn of the 20th century. The author introduced the current behavior of the Jews in the United States. She also outlined the influence of the Jewish community on the culture, on the society, on the politics and on the finance of America and she described the social factors and character traits that facilitated the achievement of such a huge success which was assigned to the Jews in the every sphere of life.
What is Judaism? Who are Jews? Judaism is considered one of the oldest and most popular monotheistic religions today. Judaism’s followers are called Jews and they have been through many tough challenges and trials but are still able to proudly identify themselves as Jews. Jewish beliefs, customs, history, holidays, symbols, and the holocaust are just a few of the things that make Jews who they are.
In the area of health specifically, Ethiopian Jews have faced immense complications. This paper will answer the following questions: How do Ethiopian Jews’ religious and cultural perceptions on health and healing influence their daily lives in Israel? What are the causes and effects of exclusion from Israeli culture and in what ways does this impact their health outcomes? This topic is extremely important as Israeli officials work to try to decrease the disparity among citizens of Israel and as Israeli physicians try to understand the stories and beliefs of the Ethiopian Jewish community. In Israel today, Ethiopian Jewish immigrants have disproportionately negative health outcomes in multiple health issue areas that can be attributed to the effects of both discrimination, and differential practice and
Regrettably, the existence of nursing depends on the medical inadequacy of others. Unfortunately, nursing exists because people get hurt, cannot care for themselves, or need assistance with daily activities. Carol Taylor (2011), author of Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care, writes, “Nursing care involves any number of activities, from carrying out complicated technical procedures to something as seemingly as holding a hand” (p. 5). Taylor explains it is the duty of a nurse not only to learn the pertinent skills but also to bond with and comfort others. Nurses have to do and become many things: They must be stern when necessary, compassionate when needed, open minded
Nursing is based on caring in nursing. Compassion and concern for protecting and enhancing the
In our world today, cultural diversity is beginning to play a major part in how we, as human beings interact with one another, especially with the existence of computer technology. Cultural diversity allows people to live their life in a particular way based on certain principles such as beliefs, values, historical heritage and religion. From the different types of ways a person can define themselves, it is the historical heritage that has the most influential impact on individuals because it was instilled in them by their parents from prior generations. One example of a historical heritage is the practice of wedding ceremonies among the Jewish community.
Growing up I never truly identified with my jewish community, yet I was forced to participate and be a part of it. From a young age I questioned the things that I was taught in school and by my family. I am very lucky that at the age of 8 my parent let me and my siblings decide if we wanted to continue practicing strict religion in our household or not. But although I had more freedom at home after that, I was still forced to attend religious schools, we still lived in a religious community and all my extended family still were extremely orthodox. Although I had the freedom to question things at home and get straight answers from my parents, at school I was not so lucky. Any question I ever asked any of my teachers eventually came back to the
Nursing practice has come a long way in its journey from the traditional role as solely caregiver and treating acute diseases and injuries to a dynamic profession, which is focused on health promotion and disease prevention. This
According to the American Nursing Association, “ Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (Association, Scope and Standards of Practice, 2010).
“Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles” (ICN 2010)
Camp is like a bubble, the outside world does not exist for two months of every year. Unlike the real world, Camp Pembroke, an all girl’s Jewish overnight camp, is a place where young girls can develop not only self-confidence but also character in a setting that is free of the social pressures. Being at camp has shaped me into the individual I have become by giving me the chance to meet my closest friends. Growing up at camp has been the most inspirational part of my life. Camp provides a sense of community that only those that are part of it will truly comprehend. I have learned new things, met new people and celebrated and learned Jewish values.
American Jews have religious and academic education that is central to the historical and cultural influence on learning. The components of education have the primary and secondary approach of focusing on the primary area early on and then continuing with academic education into adulthood. The underlying importance of culture on learning is subjected to the influence of the culture relative to the actions of independent families residing within a homogenous or heterogeneous community. The cultural significance with the presence of American Jews has been the assimilation relative to the cultural independence of the people. According to Osa (2007) the racial issues impacting America have also brought about the diversity that enables its universities to be amongst the best in the world.
American Nurses Association defines nursing as “the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and population”( Potter,P.,& Perry, A. 2005,1-5). Thus making nursing dynamic and ever changing. However, when nursing