Keywords

nursing, patient care, Scripture, spiritual care

 

Authors

  1. Schoenbeck, Susan L.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The losses patients experience are spiritual, as well as physical, events. Christian nurses are ideally situated to integrate calming biblical truths into dialogue with patients and family members when appropriate. This article discusses how Scripture can be used at the bedside with patients or families who want this type of spiritual care. Examples are presented from the author's nursing practice.