Christian spirituality emphasizes love, compassion, and service, which directly influence how nurses provide patient care. Christian spirituality, which has its roots in biblical teachings, exhorts nurses to act with compassion, humility, and regard for human dignity. The notion that all people are created in the image of God, or imago Dei, is one of the fundamental tenets of Christian compassion (Genesis 1:27). This idea promotes a profound esteem for patients, acknowledging their inherent value irrespective of their illness.
Furthermore, as evidenced by Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 25:40, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me,” Christian spirituality encourages unselfish service. Even in trying circumstances, this viewpoint inspires nurses to give compassionate, patient, and loving care. Additionally, Christian faith promotes holistic treatment, which attends to a person’s emotional and spiritual needs in addition to their physical ones. Nurses can establish a healing atmosphere that promotes patients’ comfort and trust by fusing their professional duties with their faith-based beliefs.
References
American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements. American Nurses Publishing.
Shelly, J. A., & Miller, A. B. (2006). Called to care: A Christian worldview for nursing. IVP Academic.