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The topic of the Art of Caring has greatly influenced my understanding of providing care for a client. I have learned that care goes beyond simply fulfilling my role as a nurse; it involves taking the time to get to know the client, building a therapeutic relationship, and understanding the person as a whole.

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Nursing Obligations in the Face of Racism

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Nursing Obligations in the Face of Racism

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As a nursing student, I understand that nurses must fulfill their obligations, including ensuring safety, upholding ethics, and promoting health, even in uncomfortable situations such as facing racism and discrimination. In this discussion, I will detail an encounter I had and how I navigated it to meet my nursing obligations. This topic is important to me because as a future nurse, I want to be able to promote a safe and inclusive environment free from racism and be able to effectively navigate those uncomfortable situations professionally.

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Learning about the experiences of Indigenous communities in Canadian healthcare, including the stigma and discrimination they unjustly face, has profoundly impacted my approach to supporting future Indigenous clients. This knowledge has fostered my personal and professional growth in nursing, driving me to be respectful, genuine, and conscious of avoiding and challenging stereotypes in my practice. By doing so, I aim to ensure that the voices and concerns of Indigenous clients are heard and valued.

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I wrote this poem in response to racism, expressing a hope for people to unlearn hate and embrace understanding.

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_Beige Blue Vintage Butterfly Daily Quote Instagram post

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I chose the song 'Black or White' by Michael Jackson because it resonates with my feelings about racism. The line 'I'm not going to spend my life being a color' particularly reflects my perspective. While I love who I am, I believe I'm more than the color of my skin and don't want to be defined solely by it.

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Michael Jackson - Black Or White (Official Video - Shortened Version)

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Mental health challenges faced by Canadians 

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Mental health challenges faced by Canadians 

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Stigmas surrounding mental health in Canada was a topic discussed in the course. Before starting the mental health unit, I was apprehensive about working with mental health patients due to media portrayals and misconceptions. After completing my placement I've learned about mental health and developed some skills that I plan to use in my future practice as a nurse.

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_Beige Blue Vintage Butterfly Daily Quote Instagram post (8)

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This is a poster on some ways we can help stop racism and discrimination in the workplace.

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_Beige Blue Vintage Butterfly Daily Quote Instagram post (6)

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The Colorful Tapestry: Celebrating Cultural Inclusion

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The Colorful Tapestry: Celebrating Cultural Inclusion

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Throughout this course one of the reoccurring themes was cultural inclusivity and being culturally competent and aware. In this topic I discuss the things I've learned about being culturally inclusive in maternal/child health, specifically different birthing practices.

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Undoing Racism and Mitigating Bias Among Healthcare Professionals: Lessons Learned During a Systematic Review - PMC (nih.gov)

Frontiers | “Just Throw It Behind You and Just Keep Going”: Emotional Labor when Ethnic Minority Healthcare Staff Encounter Racism in Healthcare (frontiersin.org)

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Podcast 1: Nursing Obligations in the Face of Racism

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This artifact was created during my mental health rotation it represents patients inner thoughts, illustrating that mental health patients often have numerous influences shaping their thoughts and behaviors, such as their diagnosis, family, and social history. As future nurse, it is my responsibility to create a safe environment for them to feel comfortable enough to share these thoughts so I can help them.

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Ricks, T. N., Abbyad, C., & Polinard, E. (2022). Undoing Racism and Mitigating Bias Among Healthcare Professionals: Lessons Learned During a Systematic Review. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 9(5), 1990–2000. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01137-x

Ahlberg, B. M., Hamed, S., Bradby, H., Moberg, C., & Thapar-Björkert, S. (2022). “Just Throw it behind You and Just Keep Going”: Emotional Labor when Ethnic Minority Healthcare Staff Encounter Racism in Healthcare. Frontiers in Sociology, 6, 741202–741202. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2021.741202

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I chose this artifact of the land acknowledgement because it highlights the importance of recognizing and respecting Indigenous voices. I believe that we cannot respectfully support the Indigenous community without first acknowledging their ownership of the land.

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“We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather, which is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples 

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For my second artifact, I composed a poem expressing my interpretation of the thoughts of people struggling with mental health. Through this creative process, I learned that many mental health patients simply need someone willing to listen and take the time to understand them and their situation. As a future nurse, I plan to be that supportive listener, providing a compassionate and understanding presence for clients facing mental health challenges.

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“We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather, which is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples  (1)

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This poem represents the approach healthcare professionals should take when interacting with Indigenous communities. 'TO BE' demonstrates how non-Indigenous individuals should respond and interact with Indigenous communities, especially in healthcare. It emphasizes being mindful of their transgenerational trauma and understanding the importance of listening and only doing what they feel comfortable with. It also highlights the need for continuous self-education and above all being respectful.

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I believe that respecting the Indigenous community significantly involves creating shared safe spaces for Indigenous people. This video highlights a safe space established at Trent University for Indigenous people and anyone who needs a peaceful place to sit and reflect. It is a space for sharing and understanding, but most importantly, for honoring the sacredness of the Indigenous community.

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Confronting Racism within the Canadian Healthcare System: Systemic Exclusion of First Nations from Quality and Consistent Care - PubMed (nih.gov)

Indigenous social exclusion to inclusion: Case studies on Indigenous nursing leadership in four high income countries - Brockie - 2023 - Journal of Clinical Nursing - Wiley Online Library

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Podcast 2: Supporting Indigenous Communities in Healthcare

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Brockie, T., Clark, T. C., Best, O., Power, T., Bourque Bearskin, L., Kurtz, D. L. M., Lowe, J., & Wilson, D. (2023). Indigenous social exclusion to inclusion: Case studies on Indigenous nursing leadership in four high income countries. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32(3–4), 610–624. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15801

Phillips-Beck, W., Eni, R., Lavoie, J. G., Avery Kinew, K., Kyoon Achan, G., & Katz, A. (2020). Confronting Racism within the Canadian Healthcare System: Systemic Exclusion of First Nations from Quality and Consistent Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(22), 8343-. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17228343

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This is a poem I created titled the art of caring. Demonstrating how I will care for clients once I begin my practice.

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My experience as a perioperative attendant taught me the true meaning of caring. I had the chance to bring patients into the OR and introduce them to the nurses and physicians preparing for their surgery. Many of these patients were scared and anxious, and being the first person they interacted with made me realize how crucial it is to remain calm and empathetic. Providing reassurance and comfort was essential in helping to ease their nerves before their surgery.

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_Beige Blue Vintage Butterfly Daily Quote Instagram post (4)

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This is my intramural volleyball team, being part of this team has contributed greatly to my personal growth. Through this experience, I’ve learned the art of caring, as teamwork and support on the court have deepened my understanding of empathy and collaboration, both in sports and in my nursing journey.

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Humanistic caring, a nursing competency: modelling a metamorphosis from students to accomplished nurses - Létourneau - 2021 - Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences - Wiley Online Library

Ideas of caring in nursing practice - Karlsson - 2020 - Nursing Philosophy - Wiley Online Library

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Podcast 3: The Art of Caring

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Karlsson, M., & Pennbrant, S. (2020). Ideas of caring in nursing practice. Nursing Philosophy, 21(4), e12325-n/a. https://doi.org/10.1111/nup.12325

Luciani, M., Ardenghi, S., Rampoldi, G., Russo, S., Bani, M., Strepparava, M. G., Di Mauro, S., & Ausili, D. (2024). Caring for nursing students is caring for patients: A multicentre cross-sectional study on the relationship between nursing students’ caring and the perception of instructors’ caring. Nurse Education Today, 137, 106154–106154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106154

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This is a photo of my clinical group on the last day of our mental  health rotation. This photo shows the confidence that not only myself but all my peers had after successfully completing our last mental health placement. Thanks to our clinical instructor we really started to develop stronger communication tactics and skills to interact with mental health patients and understand some of their behaviors.

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Mental health services in Canada: Barriers and cost-effective solutions to increase access - Nicholas Moroz, Isabella Moroz, Monika Slovinec D’Angelo, 2020 (sagepub.com)

Full article: “It Is OK Not to Be OK”: Nursing Students’ Backgrounds and Perceptions of Mental Health Stigma and Implications for Mental Health Nursing Education (trentu.ca)

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Podcast 4 : Deconstructing Stigmas of Mental Health

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Moroz, N., Moroz, I., & D’Angelo, M. S. (2020). Mental health services in Canada: Barriers and cost-effective solutions to increase access. Healthcare Management Forum, 33(6), 282–287. https://doi.org/10.1177/0840470420933911

Roach, A., & Tadesse, R. (2023). “It Is OK Not to Be OK”: Nursing Students’ Backgrounds and Perceptions of Mental Health Stigma and Implications for Mental Health Nursing Education. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 44(10), 1050–1058. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2023.2265470

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This poem celebrates the beauty of cultural diversity and the vital role of embracing it in maternal care. It mirrors the essence of relational inquiry in nursing by urging us to connect deeply with patients from diverse backgrounds. By honoring and respecting various traditions and practices, we provide more empathetic and culturally sensitive care, ensuring that each birthing experience is celebrated for its uniqueness.

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“We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather, which is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples  (3)

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This photo depicts a lotus birth, a practice where the baby remains attached to the placenta after birth. While lotus birth is not a common practice in North America, many people across the world believe it offers health benefits, such as preventing anemia and enhancing the emotional bond between parent and baby.

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This image illustrates various birthing positions I researched on my own. After watching my first C-section, I was curious about different birthing options beyond the common ones in Canada, like lying on your back or having a C-section. I discovered ten alternative positions that are less commonly used or supported here.

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Exploring the role‐based challenges of providing culturally inclusive health care for maternal and child health nurses: Qualitative findings - PMC (nih.gov)

Qualitative Study on the Experience of Lotus Birth - ScienceDirect

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Podcast 5: Celebrating Cultural Inclusion in Maternity

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Malatzky, C., Mohamed Shaburdin, Z., & Bourke, L. (2020). Exploring the role‐based challenges of providing culturally inclusive health care for maternal and child health nurses: Qualitative findings. Nursing Open, 7(3), 822–831. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.457

Gönenç, İ. M., Aker, M. N., & Ay, E. (2019). Qualitative Study on the Experience of Lotus Birth. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 48(6), 645–653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2019.08.005

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Welcome!

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Introduction to Podcast!