...several of his lectures, “people will not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” Now, as a Christian, to be able to build a relationship with a Muslim co-worker, many steps need to happen but I’d like to highlight three of them. First, I would find ways to connect with my co-worker outside of any religious topic. For me, finding other life interests have given me the opportunity to connect with people of other faiths, especially with Muslims. For example, food, sports, community events, or hobbies. It’s a great way to show the human side of a Christian, of which I believe we don’t do very well. Many times we place our faith in the forefront, making that the only bridge to connect with a person. This type of thinking is detrimental to all relationships. Second, we must seek opportunities to get involved in some way in the co-workers life. In other words, create memories outside of a work or religious setting. This step requires time, which is the best gift we can give to any person. For example, attending the mosque with your Muslim co-worker or an event with their faith community. This action may be a stretch for many of us as Christians and perhaps even controversial. But I believe nothing would speak louder for us to engage in that intimate setting of a Muslim co-workers life. Third, to build a relationship with the objective to present our beliefs, we must know why we are Christians. In several occasions, I have found myself in a conversation...
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...the most inspiring person in my life and she has affected me in many positive ways throughout our precious time together. The determination and genuine caring she shows day in and day out is truly remarkable and sets the benchmark for others and myself to emulate. My goal is to inform you how a simple decision turned out to be the best one ever made. As a divorced father of one I had struggled to place myself in the social scene upon moving from the Rhein region in Germany to Central London, I lacked confidence, drive and was still licking my wounds from a divorce and custody battle that had lasted well beyond its expected tenure. I took a chance after residing in the country for several months and agreed upon the advice of a co-worker to accompany him on a blind date in Piccadilly Circus at the Comedy Store in London. I was excited, nervous and to be honest had felt butterflies; as I had seen the pictures of this beautiful women I was about to meet. The butterflies were something that had not been in my view for quite some time, in a sense I had given up. We had set off from Epping Station in hope to arrive at Poplar Street Station for a quick meet and greet prior to attending our scheduled venue. A calming rain, windy and brisk wind filled the young evening; a typical England weather setting. The evening had started off on what some may call the wrong foot; we disembarked the train at All Saints one station earlier than our scheduled destination. After walking...
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...Association 2005, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health-care Organizations 2005) to incorporate spiritual assessment and interventions into their practice (Miner-Williams, 2006). In order to do this there must be a definition or an explanation of what spirituality is. Spirituality can‘t be wrapped up in a definition; it is the human part of humanistic. It consists of compassion, safety, trust, respect, support and creating positive outcomes in people’s lives and health. (Ashcraft 2010). Laura Mancuso stated, “Spirituality is highly personal, very central to a person’s inner life, and oftentimes inseparable from one’s cultural identity.” Florence Nightingale reasoned that “if nature is the manifestation of God, then co-operating with nature, by facilitating healing, is co-operating with God. (Miner-Williams, 2006, p.812).” Components to healing hospitals would be environmental such as having a quite environment and...
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...Running head: HEALING HOSPITAL: A DARING PROGRAM Healing Hospital: A Daring Program Mary Manning Grand Canyon University Foundations of Spirituality in Health Care HLT 310V Patricia Mullen August 28, 2011 Healing Hospital: A Daring Program In today’s hospital environment, our main focus is placed on technology, medications and treating a diagnosis. Often patients are wheeled from one examination to another with little personal interaction received from their healthcare provider. Patients are hooked up to monitors alarming endlessly due to staff being either unavailable to silence them or not having the compassion to comfort. Technology has become so dominant in hospital settings that we have lost sight of providing the loving care aspect of our profession. Dehumanizing our patients will not heal them; our current practices could actually cause more harm. Healing Hospitals are now surfacing around the country with the concept supporting a culture of caring. This does not mean that technology has been pushed aside; a Healing Hospital incorporates technology as well as the whole patient, body, mind and spirit. To understand the concepts of a Healing Hospital, we can examine the work of Erie Chapman, founding president and chief executive officer of the Baptist Healing Trust in Nashville, Tennessee. On October 1, 1998, Chapman took the reins of The Baptist Hospital System and unbeknownst to him, many financial and emotional challenges would be awaiting. He...
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...Loving one’s job: What it means for employees today Loving one’s job: What it means for employees today INSIDE THIS ISSUE The most recurrent factor in our answers is the opportunity for advancement. Regardless of the interviewee’s field of work, this category was present. We can safely say that it is strong motivator. Since only two people did not mention money as one of the primary factors in choosing one’s job, we began to think that there was a possibility that the opportunity for advancement might not only be the need for recognition and accomplishment, but also for the need of a higher salary. If opportunity for advancement is a desire for a high salary, doesn’t it imply that money is a motivator? Further questioning and studies in that area could be interesting. So, is the desire for advancement a motivator or a hygiene factor? Hertzberg would mark it into hygiene, however opportunity for advancement may also translate into a desire for a bigger salary. To put it into layman's term: “It’s okay if my salary is small now, because if I advance on the social ladder, it will get bigger!” So even though employees are ready to sacrifice their desire for money at the present time, it doesn’t mean they do not aspire for it. Herzberg’s studies are valid, but other opinions must be taken into consideration. The most recurrent factor in our answers is the opportunity for advancement. Regardless of the interviewee’s field of work, this category was present. We...
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...Southwest Airlines Co. In 1971 Herb Kelleher and Rollin King founded a low cost airline called Southwest. The focus was on short distance flights (less than 500 miles). Southwest is the only profitable airline in the United States. With the exception of the first year of operation, Southwest has earned a profit every year (Smith, 2004). Overall, the airline industry is not stable so how are they so successful? “Its employees work harder and smarter, in return for job security and a share in the profits” (Donnelly, 2002). In 1980 Southwest adopted the following mission statement: The mission of Southwest is dedication to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company spirit. (www.southwest.com) To our employees: We are committed to provide our employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest customer. (www.southwest.com) Southwest has held true to this mission statement. James Quick says “at its core are the three values of humor, altruism, and ‘luv’- and for Southwest Airlines, this has been true from day one” (1992). Kelleher was instrumental in creating and maintaining these values....
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...Running Head: PERSONALITY TRAITS Personality Traits Big 5 Traits Following are big 5 traits of personality: Extraversion: Extraversion score is low then the personality of individual is reserved, aloof and retiring. If this score is high, the individuals are fun loving, sociable and talkative. So, if people are high in this score, it might help to win the confidence of customers for business deals that is good for their performance scores during performance appraisals. Neuroticism: If the score is low of this trait, the individuals are self satisfied, secure and calm. If this score is high, the individuals are insecure, nervous and worrying. For example, people with low score might help the individuals to attain the career goals effectively. Agreeableness: If the score of this trait is low, the individuals are uncooperative, ruthless and suspicious. If the score is high, the individuals are helpful, trusting and soft hearted. People with high score of agreeableness might attain cooperation of their subordinates in achieving performance goals due to their goodwill in the organization (Ewen, 1998). Conscientiousness: Individuals with low score of this trait are unreliable, careless and lazy. In contrast, individuals with high score are reliable, hard working and organized. So, high score individuals might help them to improve their performance through their hard work. For example, an individual with high score can complete...
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...competitive prices. Southwest Airlines is dedicated to providing the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company Spirit. Analyze each key element of the company separately based on the congruence Model Organization Structure (Formal Structure): The organization of Southwest Airlines is best described as an upside-down pyramid – an organization very much in line with the way they want to do business. The upper management is at the bottom and supports the front line employees, who are the experts. Front line employees play a major role in the yearly business planning and operational budgeting which for a great part is done bottom-up rather than top-down. This is the fruit of co-founder Herb Kelleher's unorthodox leadership style, in which management decisions are made by everyone in the organization, not just the head executives. The company does not put much emphasis on structure instead, employees are encouraged to think freely without constraints such as titles or official mandates. Culture (Informal Structure): The development improvement and refinement of originality, individuality and identity and personality of a given people. This is how southwest airlines define its culture. Southwest Airlines was built on their unique culture, continuously tout it and have dedicated a position to constantly communicating it. Southwest executives are clear on who they are and who would be a good fit to “live the Southwest...
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...The Healing Hospital Jennifer K. Moore RN Grand Canyon University: HLT-310 V August 2, 2015 “O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me” Holy Bible Psalm 30:2 When I first heard the term “healing hospital,” I have to admit, I was confused. Aren’t all hospitals for healing? But as I read through our text and the articles, I realized there is a distinction between the concept of a healing hospital, and the traditional hospital. While it is true that both are places where the sick go to become well, but the healing hospital goes beyond medicine to provide a rich and nurturing atmosphere for healing to take place, with nurses committed to a culture of care and healing. I realized that I happen to work at one of each type of hospital. To understand the concept of a healing hospital, and why it is important, I will first discuss the traditional hospital environment. One of the hospitals I work in is a county run facility, low on budget, long on patients. The nurses, physicians and staff are wonderful and care for their patients as much as any. However, the hospital is old and noisy. The nursing stations are overflowing with nurses, staff, students, physicians, residents and families. People have to shout to be heard over the din, there are loud intercoms in every patient room, which are not private. The rooms are stuffed with the two patients, and their families. Medical surgical...
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...This paper describes the components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality. I will also state the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment. Lastly I will include biblical aspects that I believe support the concept of a healing hospital. First off, I feel components of a healing hospital are compassion, safety, trust, respect, support and creating positive outcomes in people’s lives and health. “A Healing Hospital is a concept where a continuous chain of loving care is carried throughout the organization with kindness and skill from every caregiver (including leaders) to every patient and to one another” (Chapman, 2003, p. 10). The workers need to envelope the spirit and integrate compassion, real love, and selflessness when they are with each individual patient as well as with their co-workers. Caring needs not only be from staff to patients, but also between staff members themselves and so forth. As far as spirituality goes in a healing hospital it begins with the top dog and continues down to upper management, then middle management, then lower management, and down to employees. To give patient care you must possess passion for each patient and their care. To me passion for patient care is having passion for that person fully from their mind, body, and spirit. To also help provide any patient needs whether it be spiritual, physical, or emotional. It is always important to provide...
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...related to the resources discussed above. These organizational resources will be evaluated in reference to Southwest Airlines and whether or not Southwest Airlines has maximized these organizational resources for efficiency within the company. Southwest Airlines has an amazing staff. This is a great example of one of the physical assets that attract and maintain customers. The staff follows the “Live the Southwest Way” by applying the warrior spirit, servant’s heart, and the fun-loving attitude (Southwest Airlines, 2010). The warrior spirit is demonstrated by the employees by working hard and showing the desire to be the best worker possible. The servant’s heart is displayed when the employee follows the Golden Rule The Golden Rule is defined by treating others the way you would like to be treated, treat other co-workers and customers with respect, putting other first, and being dedicated in demonstrating quality customer service. Southwest Airlines prides themselves with having a staff with a fun-loving attitude....
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...part in some of each other’s customs. Reflected appraisal: The process of seeing ourselves through the eyes of others is called reflected appraisal, or the looking-glass self. The Generalized other: The second perspective that influences how we see ourselves is that of the generalized other. The generalized other is the collection of the rules, roles, and attitudes endorsed by the overall society and social communities to which we belong. In other words, the generalized other is made up of the views of society and social communities to which we belong. A secure attachment style: develops when a child’s primary caregiver responds in a consistently attentive and loving way to a child. In response, the child develops a positive sense of self-worth ( I am lovable) and a positive view of others( people are loving and can be trusted)People with secure attachment styles tend to be outgoing, affectionate, and able to handle the challenges and disappointments of...
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...Mark 12:29-31 “Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: “‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these” (NLT). What does loving our neighbor as ourselves look like? Do we see others the way Jesus sees them? Do we understand that the least of these are also made in the image of God? How do we treat those who work alongside us? Let me expand on these questions. Example 1 As an Emergency Department RN, I come across people from all walks of life on a shift-by-shift basis. I interact with drug addicts, prostitutes, the poor, the homeless, the felon, the mentally unstable, the teenager that just tried to commit suicide, the frequent flier, and the list goes on and on. Before I walk into work, I pray for God’s grace over my emergency department, I pray over my colleagues as well. I pray to have an attitude that will reflect Christ to my patients and my co-workers and I pray that I may deliver the best care possible. “For Christian nurses, caring can begin with acknowledging God and who he is. Because we have a personal relationship with God, he can empower us to care more like he cares” (Trafecanty, 2006). We must be self-aware that our caring of others should not be dependent on our emotions, on how we feel; the patient or his past...
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...Head: THE HEALING HOSPITAL The Healing Hospital Jefferson, Alice Grand Canyon University: NRS 310V June 24, 2012 Thesis: The Healing Hospital employs a holistic approach to patient care. Nurses must be sensitive to the physical, spiritual, emotional, and religious beliefs of the client. The nurse should plan and implement competent care to the client and their families. A healing hospital exists beyond bricks, mortar and glass. A healing physical environment, the integration of work design and technology, and a culture of radical loving care are the key components of a healing hospital ( Eberst, L. 2008). A healing physical environment: The first component of a Healing Hospital is the physical environment. The physical environment in which a patient is being treated should be conducive to the healing process. A good tranquil environment fosters the patient’s recovery process. A healing physical environment takes in consideration not only how to care for the patient, but also the families and how caregivers and employers interacts with them (Eberst, L. 2008). For healing to take place, a hospital needs to provide a quiet environment that allows patients to sleep. Cells regeneration takes place during sleep, and gives the body an opportunity to repair itself...
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...parts of the homosexual brain is to blame, and that was they only significant distinct than that of the heterosexual brain. Others believe that it was trauma caused in the womb or in their childhood, that can be cured with appropriate therapy. There was a public opinion poll in 2003 which asked “Why are people homosexual?” 20 % said that it was something they were born with, 22% said the way they were brought up, 42% said the way some prefer to live, and 16% said they don’t know. The fact of the matter is it doesn’t matter what causes homosexuality and it shouldn’t matter that those who choose to be homosexual would want to marry. There are many questions about gay marriage and gay parents that try to adopt and raise a child in a loving home. First I will address gay marriage. In our growing society I think Americans who are still against gay marriage need to embrace and get...
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