Echoes & Artifacts by Deidrianna Chippie

Artifact 1: Breast Milk is valuable

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-09 16:15:46 UTC

Breast milk is valuable. Breast milk holds so much power and energy to fuel the growing human. Breast milk has healing power. I choose this quote because it echoes the importance of breast milk. It is powerful and yet delicate. It is produced at just the right time and descends when its work is done.

Overview

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 16:57:44 UTC

I have chosen to discuss leadership because of its pivotal role in shaping the future, a responsibility that extends to all nurses who assume leadership roles. Leadership involves the cultivation of a forward-thinking vision, the alignment of individuals, and the motivation and inspiration of others (Doane & Varcore, 2020). Viewing leadership through the lens of relational inquiry, which considers intrapersonal, interpersonal, and contextual elements, underscores its impact on nursing practice and its influence on fostering positive patient outcomes. Furthermore, collaboration in nursing care is like a symphony, where each professional's contribution plays a crucial role in harmonizing efforts toward achieving optimal patient outcomes. For me, leadership and collaboration form the bedrock of nursing practice.

This picture is of my clinical group for NURS 2021 with my clinical instructor for my mental health placement. This was a wonderful of group of young brilliant minds that are the future of nursing.

Artifact 1: Collaboration

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 16:58:06 UTC

This compelling image underscores the essence of nursing care, epitomizing its core values and principles. Nursing exemplifies a collaborative profession, wherein nurses synergistically work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure the preservation of patients' lives. To me this is what nursing is all about, dedicating my strength, energy and time to save each and every single patient. As every life is valuable.

Artifact 2: Diversity in Nursing Leadership

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 16:58:24 UTC

I choose this video because it exemplifies a modern shift to the nursing profession, and highlights the importance of nursing in all avenues of the profession. Leadership is not making comments, but rather being an exemplary figure, and giving others a reason to follow.

Article : Nursing and values-based leadership: A literature review

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 16:58:35 UTC

This literature review underscores the critical role of leadership in nursing care, particularly emphasizing the significance of authentic leadership behaviors exhibited by nursing managers. These behaviors are found to significantly influence and enhance perceptions of care quality. The alignment between high-quality care and congruent leadership practices is a focal point of the discussion. The selection of this article stems from its rigorous evaluation and synthesis of existing literature on nursing management, effectively incorporating and referencing relevant studies to bolster its arguments. In summary, the literature suggests that ethical leadership correlates positively with effective healthcare outcomes.

Article: Interprofessional Collaboration in Nursing: Examples and Benefits

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 16:58:44 UTC

This article published by MaryVille University demonstrates the importance of collaboration in nursing care, and emphasis on inter-professional, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nursing. All these forms of collaboration in nursing stem from the array of nursing professions. Nurses in research education, clinical setting, bed-side hospital care, those in private practices, and those in community clinical all need the ability to cooperate and collaborate with other health professionals. Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential to the role of a nurse. Good teamwork is vital for the best patient outcomes. The article gave an example of a patient who is in treatment for breast cancer, and how much the patient would benefit from interventions beyond the nursing scope such as an oncologist, a dermatologist, and a reconstructive surgeon.

Podcast Episode 1: Leaders Are Made , Not Born

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:02:46 UTC

Overview

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:03:36 UTC

The issue of racial disparity has persisted within the Canadian healthcare system for an extended period. It is evident that stigmatization and racial barriers continue to affect racialized groups across various social determinants of health. I have chosen to explore this topic due to the imperative of addressing racism and inequity within the nursing profession. Drawing from personal experiences and observations of racism in healthcare settings, I intend to employ relational inquiry to mitigate harm and promote education aimed at fostering inclusivity and equity.

Artifact 1: Stop Asian Hate

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:04:07 UTC

I posted this image to highlight the on going discrimination and violence many racialize groups face in Canada. The COVID-19 pandemic further emphasized the harsh reality, where many asian Canadians were mocked, and verbally and physically abused. The fear of seeking care in the healthcare system was at an all time high.

Artifact 2: Anti-Black Maternal Racism

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:04:15 UTC

African Canadian women have been severely undermined for decades. The historical hatred for black people lead to sterilization, financial barriers, and insufficient access to healthcare. Even today the birth success rate is much lower for black women compared to their Caucasian counterparts (Courdi, 2019). It has even been taught to healthcare professionals that black women have a much higher pain tolerance, suggesting that pain medication and emergency situations are not valid until the doctors say it is(Dayo et al., 2023). Leading to further health complications and death.

Artifact 3: What is a Team?

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:04:34 UTC

Team work is more than working beside and amongst colleagues. To me team work is much deeper, it requires respect and trust. The same things that we expect from patients.

Podcast Episode 2: Racism is a Taught Ideology

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:09:13 UTC

Artifact 2: Asian Experiences in North America

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:09:25 UTC

This video, gives in-depth personal experiences of Asian Americans and the trauma they have faced to give further light into the issue.

Overview

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:10:13 UTC

I recognize the autonomy women have over their bodies, affirming their right to choose whether to participate in breastfeeding. Some women face physiological or medical challenges that prevent them from breastfeeding, despite their desires. Personally, I strongly advocate for breastfeeding, which provides carefully tailored nutrients essential for infants. Breast milk, combined with the baby's saliva, enhances immunity, protecting against infections and promoting long-term health (Al-Shehri et al., 2015). Its unique healing properties cannot be replicated in manufactured formulas. In my nursing practice, I aim to integrate breastfeeding education for new mothers. By employing one of the 'Five Cs' corresponding , I strive to empathetically connect with postpartum patients, understanding their priorities and identifying potential barriers to breastfeeding. This approach allows me to provide tailored support and guidance effectively.

Artifact 3: Continued Sacrifice

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:10:32 UTC

Pregnancy represents a profound sacrifice for women, marked by substantial changes to their bodies that often endure beyond childbirth. The journey involves sacrifices such as disrupted sleep and altered daily routines to prioritize their baby's well-being and maintain their own health.Breastfeeding, an integral part of early motherhood, demands significant time and energy, not without discomfort. The act triggers the release of oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contractions, causing considerable pain during nursing (Moberg et al., 2020). Furthermore, as babies progress to teething, mothers may continue to experience discomfort in their breasts.

Despite these challenges, many women choose to breastfeed due to their recognition of the profound importance and value of breast milk.

Podcast Episode 3: Nurses Support Nursing

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:12:11 UTC

Artifact 2: Joy

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:12:26 UTC

Breastfeeding helps bond a baby and their mother. The joy of motherhood is incomparable to anything else.

Article: Indigenous Injustice

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:12:46 UTC

The Indigenous people of Canada have endured significant discrimination and adversity within the Canadian healthcare system. Historical practices, including using Indigenous children for medical experiments, subjecting them to unsafe pharmaceuticals, and neglecting their hospital care, have profoundly strained their relationship with the healthcare system today.

Article : Understanding and Addressing Racial Disparities in Health Care

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:13:03 UTC

This article amplifies the importance of racial disparities that stems from racial inequalities and the importance of equal access to care. It is important to be aware of these disparities and address these issues in nursing practice. All to enhance patient health outcomes

Article: Reasons Why a Parent May Not Breastfeed

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:13:25 UTC

Women have the choice to breastfeed or not to breastfeed. There is much encouragement for women to breastfeed, but yet still some women decide not to. This article talks about the reasons why women may choose to not breast, often related to absence of support, lack of resources, financial barrier, missing education, and the physical burden.

Article: Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for the Mother-Infant

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:14:00 UTC

The article examines breastfeeding practices in the US, highlighting benefits for infants and mothers, factors influencing duration, and recommendations for improving breastfeeding rates and health outcomes.

TRIGGER WARNING Overview

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:19:45 UTC

The desire to have bowl like collar bones, a waist as wide as a neck, and gaps between the thighs is not a new trend. The popularity of being skinny and the desperate measures that follow have been around for decades. The rise of social media has further influenced young minds to want to achieve this look. Through the rise of AI generated photographs, plastic surgery and photoshop the physical comparisons to what is online is having a negative impact on individuals. As a result, poor body image impacts mental health. This section will explore eating disorders and the behaviours associated with it. While navigating patients undergoing eating disorders it is important to integrate relational inquiry to focus on how the patient sees themself (intrapersonal), the influence of their social system (media) and how they interpret it ( interpersonal), and the broader context that is influencing their actions.

Artifact 1: Signs of an Eating Disorder

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:19:53 UTC

This image shows common behaviours of those who may be experiencing disordered eating. If you or anyone you know are struggling with an eating disorder there are resources below :

Douglas Foundation (Montreal)

Eating Disorder Hope Hotline (online/phone)

Eating Disorders Ontario Shores (Oshawa)

Eat Well Health Centre (Toronto)

Artifact 2a: Fitting the Mold

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:20:00 UTC

This image showcases beautiful women during previous Victoria Secret runways. These women are praised for their beauty and elegance, and are greatly admired. Many strive to achieve this look but their body type does not come easy to most.

Article: Eating Disorders and Social Media

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:20:09 UTC

Article: What Does It Mean to Binge

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:20:15 UTC

Podcast Episode 4: Feeding the Mind, and Starving Poor Body Image

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:23:50 UTC

Artifact 3: Hidden Secrets. Eating Disorders

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:26:30 UTC

Rayo's story is inspiring. Rayo Cole speaks of her experiences with battling binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia , along with the mental toll it put on her. Rayo found herself at a low place, unwilling to caring on. However, through her faith and recognizing the distress she was in, Rayo was able to push through and is recovering.

Overview

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:27:10 UTC

Stigma makes people think that having a mental illness is embarrassing, like it is a personal failure or weakness. The stigma cycle starts with negative perception . Depression is a mental disorder that is characterized by feelings of low mood, and loss of interest or enjoyment in all or almost all previous enjoyable activities. If person is experiencing low mood for most of the day for 14 days they are considered to to be depressed ( Thapar et al., 2022). However, it is important to note that depression does not look the same on all people. Some people can appear comedic, loud and energized out in public, but struggle behind close doors. In nursing practice it is important to utilize relational inquiry to get a intrapersonal, interpersonal and contextual view on how the disorder is affecting the patient. Nurses must also acknowledge their own hermeneutic phenomenology in practice, recognizing that everyones personal experiences in life are unique. While providing compassionate, competent care with collaborative interventions.

Artifact 1a: What people think Depression looks like

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:27:20 UTC

People often expect depression to look a certain way. The perception is typically of a distraught person, sobbing endlessly. The stigma of depression makes it difficult to identify individuals who have been struggling with depression for several years.

Artifact 2: Self-Made Poem on Depression

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:27:50 UTC

In this moment I have let go of all my aspirations

It is like my mind has undergone an assassination

I no longer have the drive to make my destination

When people ask

I try to mask

All that i'm feeling

I try to conceal it

My mind is filled with all these crippling thoughts, self- doubts and I do not know how to get out

Depression has caught me

and now i'm begging for it to un-knot me.

Written by Deidrianna Chippie

Article: A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults - A randomised controlled trial.

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:27:58 UTC

Article: Depression in young people

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:28:04 UTC

Artifact 1b: What Depression actually looks like

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:29:00 UTC

This is a picture of Robin Williams he is an actor and comedian. Williams was such a talent and a tremendous pleasure to be around. Following a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease the actor struggled in silence. Tragically, on August 11 2014 Williams took his last breath, as he died by suicide in his Marin County home. William had been struggling with depression and anxiety, along with loneliness. You would not have guessed this due to his stage presence and outgoing personality.

Podcast Episode 5: Mental Health is Health

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 17:44:54 UTC

Child Birth. . . A Baby's Perspective

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-16 21:03:24 UTC

I have chosen to create an art piece that portrays both the emotional and physiological journey a baby undergoes during childbirth. On the left side of the piece, the depiction is serene, showing the baby in a state of peace and tranquility within the mother’s uterus. Contrastingly, the right side portrays the dramatic transition as the baby emerges into the world, encountering various stressors that impact its body. During my placement in maternal and childcare, I had the privilege of witnessing a complete childbirth. This experience allowed me to closely observe the newborn's behaviors and physiological adaptations. My artwork aims to highlight the profound transformation experienced by the baby as it leaves the secure confines of the maternal womb for the first time. Upon birth, infants often undergo a significant drop in blood glucose levels due to the severance of the umbilical cord, which previously supplied all their nutritional needs. Nurses, relying on empirical knowledge, must possess a thorough understanding of these physiological changes and be prepared to intervene swiftly in case of complications. Apart from crying, infants lack the ability to verbally express discomfort or pain. Therefore, employing aesthetic observation becomes crucial for caregivers to discern and respond to the baby’s non-verbal cues effectively. Additionally, recognizing that infants are inherently reliant on their caregivers, nurses should engage in relational inquiry. This involves considering the broader family and environmental factors that influence the baby's health outcomes. Educating parents about their baby’s specific needs is essential for promoting the infant’s well-being.

Artifact 2b: Striving for "perfection"

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-18 05:59:32 UTC

The "angels" the admirable women with long legs, and slim waist. They grace the runway, magazines, billboards, and are part of campaigns. There beauty is posted everywhere. Many young women hope to achieve their look, but are unaware of what it takes. It is not good to compare ourselves to these woman who can afford to dedicate all their time and energy into their physique, and have the money and resources for personal chiefs.

Artifact 4:Mental Battle

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-19 05:32:16 UTC

A young women battling with binge eating disorder. Dealing with the feelings of shame and regret following a binge, leading to feelings of depression and worthlessness

Introduction

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-20 14:38:19 UTC

Greetings, my name is Deidrianna, and I invite you to delve into my Echoes and Artifact board. Here, you will embark on an exploration of significant topics from my family and community course, each holding profound personal meaning. Utilizing relational orientation and inquiry-based approaches, I have applied relational inquiry to five focal areas: leadership and collaboration in nursing care, racial disparities, breastfeeding, eating disorders, and depression. Relational inquiry is “the complex interplay of human life, the world, and nursing practice” (Doane & Varcoe, 2020). By utilizing relational inquiry i'm able to see patients at more than just the individual level and consider their personal perspectives as well as what is happening around them.

By navigating through each topic, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these concepts can be integrated into family practice. Moreover, this journey will offer diverse perspectives, prompting reflection on your own approaches to these critical subjects.

Artifact 3: Song People by Libianca

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-24 03:49:24 UTC

This song is inspired by the artist experiences with depression. Where she sings about none of her friends checking up on her, and her turning to alcohol for comfort. Leading to a further spiral into depression

deidriannachippie — 2024-07-24 17:15:18 UTC