the nurse as a whole person

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Nurse: As a Whole Person

Jonathan M. Carretas, R.N., LL.B. (ongoing)


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Concept of a Healthy Nurse

What is your concept of a Healthy

Nurse?


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The Concept of Health

We can also see the rapid development of themovement of health promotion which is partlybut not wholly connected to the development of

medicine. Health promoters of various kinds play roles as

advisors and supporters to many modern people.And the commercial industry has followed in

these steps. Huge amounts of goods whichpurport to be beneficial for ones health havebeen marketed and successfully put up for sale.


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Health, thus, is a notion primarily applicable to a

human being as a whole.

Bernhard Hring is a leading spokesman for a

notion of health including a spiritual dimension:

A comprehensive understanding of human

health includes the greatest possible harmony of

all of mans forces and energies, the greatestpossible spiritualization of mans bodily aspect

and the finest embodiment of the spiritual.


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Health as well-being

It is an important aspect of health that the

body and mind are well, both in order and

function. But we may ask for the criteria of

such well-functioning. How do we know that

the body and mind function well? When is the

body in balance?


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Health as well-being

A traditional answer is that the persons

subjective well-being is the ultimate criterion.

Simply put: when a person feels well, then he

or she is healthy.

Thus, the ultimate criterion of a persons

health is his or her present or future well-

being.


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WHO Definition of Health

It was formulated at the start of WHOsconstitution, which was adopted on 22 July

1946. Health is a state of complete physical, mental

and social well-being and not merely the

absence of disease and infirmity, OfficialRecords of the World Health Organization, 2(1948, p. 100), Geneva.


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WHO Definition of Health

This definition characterizes an ideal state of ahuman being, and a state which is almost

never reached by any human in the world. It is a utopian definition (idealistic), which

could hardly be used in the context of

ordinary health care. It is also highlydebatable whether it is at all adequate tocapture the notion of health.


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a. The health concept used in clinical practice isrelated to vital goals and not just to survival.Moreover, health is something over and above

the absence of disease (also when the conceptof disease is interpreted in the holistic sense.)

b. The health concept used in the context ofgeneral health promotion is, I argue, muchmore naturally interpreted along the holisticlines than along the biostatistical lines.


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Developing a Balanced You

Stephen Coveys Four Human Intelligences

Recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 mostinfluential Americans,

Stephen R. Covey has dedicated his life todemonstrating how every person can truly controltheir destiny with profound, yet straightforwardguidance. As an internationally respected leadership

authority, family expert, teacher, organizationalconsultant, and author, his advice has given insight to

millions.


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Some of Stephen R. Covey's milestones: Over 20 million books sold (in 38 languages)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential BusinessBook of the Twentieth Century

Authored four titles with sales exceeding one million copies each: First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, and The7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Latest book, The 8th Habit , has sold nearly 400,000 copies International Man of Peace Award

National Fatherhood Award (father of 9, grandfather of 44)

Author of the best-selling nonfiction audio in history (The 7 Habits of HighlyEffective People)

No. 1 best-selling hardcover book on family (The 7 Habits of Highly EffectiveFamilies)

MBA from Harvard, doctorate degree from Brigham Young University

Board of directors for the Points of Light Foundations

Co-founder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, the leading global professionalservices firm with offices in 123 countries

International Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Awarded eight honorary doctorate degrees


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This offers a holistic opportunity to enrich our lives,

as we seek to develop these facets of our lives - mind

(IQ), body (PQ), spirit (SQ) and heart (EQ).

By developing all four of the human intelligences

discussed, we can have a greater impact on people

around us, and effect greater change in the causeswe fight for.


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If you develop each of the intelligences (IQ, EQ, PQand SQ), then you will find more fulfillment in life and

in fact will be more influential and successful in whatyou live for.

Throughout the last part of the twentieth century thetalk was about IQ (Mental Intelligence), and the focus

was on the importance of developing your own IQ tobetter interact in business and relationships.

Its a good framework to ensure that your personal

growth is balanced.


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As years progressed the understanding and

acceptance of what is labeled EQ (Emotional

Intelligence) gathered some traction. The substance

of EQ relates to the emotional capacity of people to

interact with others and is related to self-esteem,

interpersonal relationships and self-assertiveness. Covey also highlights PQ (Physical Intelligence) and

SQ (Spiritual Intelligence).


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PQ is defined as the intelligence related to the

natural aspects of the functions of your body,

Example, the process of digesting food, or the

absorption of vitamin D into the blood;

So to improve your PQ is to improve your fitness and

your overall physical health.


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The spiritual intelligence is the glue that holds the

other three intelligences together and it, 'represents

our drive for meaning and connection with the

infinite' (Covey, 2004: 53).

Our spiritual intelligence helps us discover the

overarching principles that characterize our life, andthe principles that in fact enrich us.


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Let me give you an example of how this plays out in reallife.

You may be a dedicated manager of a bakery franchise andyou have a passion to increase your business and focus onyour own development.

Firstly, you might review literature on baking, small businessleadership, accounting techniques, etc - you are choosingto increase your IQ.

Secondly, you might decide to have a jog every afternoon,because you notice you are growing physically wearykeeping up the long hours in the kitchen - you are nowworking on your PQ.


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Stephen Coveys Four Human Intelligences:

You may be a dedicated manager of a bakery franchise and youhave a passion to increase your business and focus on your owndevelopment.

Thirdly, you notice the need to grow your emotional intelligence (EQ),because of the regular conflict resolution needed betweenemployees, and the assertiveness that is longed for, especiallywhen it comes to negotiating rent and expectations with shoppingcentre management.

Finally, in the process, you take a day or two off the busy schedule,

walk up a mountain, with the fresh air on your face, and youcontemplate your place in the bigger scheme of things. As youspend this time reflecting on the principles that characterize yourlife, you find yourself thanking God for the blessings he's given youover the years - this is about your SQ.


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The Coveys 4 Intelligence Dimension


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SQ+EQ+IQ+PQ= Complete Development


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Physical intelligence (PQ)Our ability to maintain and develop our physical fitness. Itcorresponds to body.

Mental intelligence (IQ)Our ability to analyze, reason, think abstractly, use language,

visualize, and comprehend. It corresponds to mind. Emotional intelligence (EQ)

Our self-knowledge, self-awareness, social sensitivity,empathy and ability to communicate successfully with others.It corresponds to heart.

Spiritual intelligence (SQ)Our drive for meaning and connection with the infinite. Itcorresponds to spirit.


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Do you know which of the 4

intelligences is considered the most

important by Covey?


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The answer is spiritual intelligence.Why? Because spiritual intelligencebecomes the source of guidance of the

otherthree. It is our life purpose and meaning that

inspire our other areas of life. Ironically,

it may also be the least talked aboutamong the four and the least wedevelop.


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Summary on How to Develop the 4 Capacities

Emotional intelligence (EQ)

Applying the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peoplewhich consists of: be proactive, begin with the end in

mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first tounderstand then to be understood, synergize, andsharpen the saw.

Spiritual intelligence (SQ)

Making and keeping promises Educating and obeying your conscience

Asking questions to yourself and living the answers
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