Echoes & Artifacts: A Podcast Tapestry by

Introduction

katiehubble — 2025-03-23 23:35:15 UTC

I chose this topic because stereotypes are a prominent issue in our society and continue to impact health care in many negative ways. I feel during this semester, many of my responses in Padlet involved discussing stereotypes. Therefore, it's played a large role in building my awareness of the world around me and how I practice nursing.

Artifact 1:

katiehubble — 2025-03-23 23:45:09 UTC

People frequently notice my cross necklace and form assumptions about me—some of which are accurate, while others are not. As a result, I am sometimes met with negative perceptions, leading to different treatment from others. Regardless of personal beliefs or lifestyles however, it is essential to approach others with impartial kindness and respect in the nursing practice. While our outward appearance may influence how we are perceived, it should never serve as justification for assumptions or unfair treatment. My cross serves as a reminder of this.

Artifact 2:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 00:07:10 UTC

It is easy to reduce a homeless person’s identity to their situation, when in reality, homelessness is often the result of complexities in their life circumstances, including unfavourable social determinants of health. As a result, our society has a habit of observing these people in inhumane ways- many assume that they engage in substance abuse, theft, violence, lack hygiene, etc. We often forget to see the person behind the stereotypes. Such assumptions are demeaning and can undermine the compassion and support they deserve. As nurses, we are called to care for all, no matter their circumstances, and look beyond the stereotypes. Street Level Advocacy is a charity organization in Peterborough that aims to provide support to this population. Working with the organization in the past serves as a reminder to me that people are worthy of support and compassion, regardless of their circumstances.

Article 1

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 00:11:47 UTC

"Stereotyping Patients", Puddifoot, 2019

Article 2

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 00:15:15 UTC

"Healthcare stereotype threat, healthcare access, and health outcomes in a probability sample of U.S. transgender and gender diverse adults", LeBlanc et al., 2024

Introduction

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 00:27:46 UTC

Interpersonal inquiry plays a key role in healthcare—it is not only how we gather information from a patient but also how we may establish rapport and build a connection. Strong interpersonal skills can guide us in establishing this relationship, which supports our goals of providing care in ways that meet their needs. In short, our relationship with a patient can often determine their experience with healthcare and how it may impact them.

Artifact 1:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 00:30:34 UTC

Nail art was featured as an artifact for interpersonal inquiry because it was used for the very subject! I have the opportunity to work in a daycare as a volunteer once a month. Before nursing school, I could paint my nails in fun and interesting patterns, which served a greater purpose. I discovered I was able to connect with shy children when I showed them my nails and asked their thoughts! I found it when they were able to focus on my nails rather than my face during a question because it was less intimidating. Although it was a small strategy, it created a larger impact. In the same way as nursing, we often use strategies to connect with our patients and build relationships with them. It can be small ways, such as body language or tone of voice, that can build on how we present ourselves to others. How we interact can show a willingness to listen, interact, and support someone.

Article 1

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 01:00:58 UTC

"Nurses’ Challenges to Developing Interpersonal Relationships During Integrated Care for Complex Patients", Younas et al., 2023

Article 2

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 01:08:01 UTC

"Improving Patients' Experiences Communicating With Nurses and Providers in the Emergency Department", Hermann et al., 2019

Artifact 2

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 01:25:32 UTC

My poem "A Moment's Impact", written for the Art Gallery Assignment, showcases the desire to connect with a patient despite feeling nervous and unsure. The story originates from working at the CAPU unit during my mental health placement. As I sat with a preteen patient, I was determined to connect with her and provide any comfort I could during this challenging chapter of her life. Although I was nervous, I utilized my interpersonal skills to demonstrate that I was there to listen, connect, and show her compassion. I maintained an open posture, minimized my eye contact (per patient preference), asked follow-up questions, etc. Using active listening strategies created a foundation to build a relationship with this patient, and I believe it provided a therapeutic effect.

Introduction

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 01:32:14 UTC

During Module 4 of the course, we discussed supporting breastfeeding and mothers during postpartum recovery. I was shocked to find insufficient research related to breastfeeding and the lack of support mothers often experience during postpartum care. I was interesting to learn how this varies in other countries, and how different cultures experience breastfeeding and postpartum care differently. Overall, I am interested in these topics and have explored them further, which has expanded my skills as a future nurse.

Artifact 1:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 01:42:38 UTC

Artifact 1 is a significant memory during my maternal placement at PRHC. During my second week, I was privileged to observe a nurse teaching a couple how to breastfeed with their newborn. On my next shift, I was working with a couple who were struggling with breastfeeding and could not maintain the baby's engagement with the breast. I was able to apply my knowledge of breastfeeding and explore the issues they were having. Although the baby still struggled to feed despite my application, I was able to support them as best I could while still being a learner myself.

This demonstrated an expansion of my knowledge, which fostered confidence in my ability to learn and care for my patients.

Artifact 2:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 01:52:03 UTC

Artifact 2 also features an experience from my placement on A6 at PRHC. My patients for the week were struggling with breastfeeding and requested to speak with a lactation consultant. I brought these concerns to the nurse, who informed me that the lactation consultant may be unable to fulfill their appointment with the couple as they were busy and the couple was not a priority. I felt the weight of the couple that day as they continued to struggle as their baby asked for food they could not provide. Thankfully, the nurse was instead able to teach them some techniques that helped, but they still lacked the care they were promised. This ultimately demonstrated the lack of support that is available for breastfeeding mothers and the lack of funding that often goes into this area of health.

Article 1

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 01:56:56 UTC

"Improving support for breastfeeding mothers: a qualitative study on the experiences of breastfeeding among mothers who reside in a deprived and culturally diverse community", Cook et al., 2021

Article 2

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:02:11 UTC

"Association between Lack of Social Support from Partner or Others and Postpartum Depression among Japanese Mothers: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study", Yamada et al., 2020

Introduction

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:05:05 UTC

My personal beliefs as a Christian play a large role in who I am and how I practice nursing. My faith is often the grounding ethics that is involved in each of my responses throughout this semester. Therefore, they have not only been involved in my growth as a person but also in my nursing philosophy.

Artifact 1:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:13:35 UTC

Artifact 1 is my mother. She is a strong Christian woman and a nurse of over 25 years. She has been my ultimate example of what it looks like to care for people through the lens of servitude and the Bible's golden rule: "Do to others as you would have them do to you. Having her as a guide has guided me to examine what I would like my nursing philosophy to showcase, which has challenged me ethically and driven my critical thinking. This has helped me grow as a person and as a compassionate and virtuous healthcare provider. I am thankful for her guidance in working as a Christian in healthcare for these reasons and many more.

Artifact 2:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:26:13 UTC

My second artifact is my Bible, a book I (try to) read often as a practice of my faith. It is a key part of my life; aside from my parents, it has been the source of my grounding ethics and principles. Throughout my studies as a student nurse, I have applied these ethics and principles to my care, which I believe positively impacted my patients and further shaped me as a person. Including my Christian ethics in my care has also challenged me to recognize differences in lifestyles, opinions, beliefs, and needs of others and how I may honour that despite our disagreements or agreeances. Having recognition of these differences has also helped me to analyze any bias or alterations in how I care for patients, which, upon further analysis, can remediate this.

Article 1

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:31:45 UTC

"Spiritual care interventions in nursing: an integrative literature review", Ghorbani et al., 2020

Article 2

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:35:48 UTC

"The Process of Spiritual Care", Nissen et al., 2021

Introduction

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:38:58 UTC

As Canada's population and diversity continue to grow, our cultural awareness and skills as nurses must expand as well. My personal challenges and interest with cultural competency have prompted my exploration of the topic and how, as nurses we can support these oncoming populations!

Artifact 1:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:49:56 UTC

The photo above shows a small boot keychain crafted from genuine animal pelt and fur. It was a prize from a Powwow I was fortunate to attend as a child. The prize was given to a dancer who could demonstrate the skill and show pride in the steps. Although I do not remember which community it was from or the dance that was danced, I do remember the heart of the people. They had a passion for their culture and were proud to share it. The Indigenous community who presented the Powwow opened it up to the local elementary schools as an opportunity to learn about their culture. Attending was an amazing experience that fostered my love for other cultures and a willingness to provide culturally competent care.

Artifact 2:

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 02:59:14 UTC

My next artifact is a recent experience during one of my shifts as a Clinical Extern at PRHC. I was asked to help a patient with personal hygiene who spoke no English. This proved to be a challenge- although the lady was very lovely and cooperative, I could not fully assess her needs as a healthcare provider. I attempted to communicate with a translating app on my phone, but she was elderly and did not understand how to type into the phone. This experience truly highlighted the difficulties of language barriers in healthcare, which will become more prominent as Canada's diversity grows. This challenged my problem-solving skills because of the limited resources we had available to communicate with her.

Article 1

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 03:07:48 UTC

"Innovative cultural care training: the impact of flipped classroom methods on critical cultural competencies in psychiatric nursing: a quasi-experimental study", Sarvarizadeh et al., 2024

Article 2

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 03:14:11 UTC

"Not missing the opportunity: Strategies to promote cultural humility among future nursing faculty", Hughes et al., 2020

Podcast 2: Interpersonal Inquiry

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 03:25:31 UTC

Podcast 1: Recognizing Stereotypes

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 03:42:23 UTC

Podcast 3: Supporting Breastfeeding and Mothers

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 03:47:07 UTC

Podcast 4: Examining Personal Beliefs

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 03:52:20 UTC

Podcast 5: Cultural Competency

katiehubble — 2025-03-24 03:57:11 UTC