Nursing

The religion of the Jewish people, Judaism is based on the Old Testament of the Bible, known as the Torah. A monotheistic religion, it is built around a central belief in one God as the transcendent creator of all things. Halachic law is derived from the written and oral Torah and dictates what a Jewish person can and can't do. How closely the laws are followed can vary from person to person depending on their level of observance. Traditions, customs and attitudes can also vary. It's fair to say that a client who defines themselves as a practicing Jew may have certain requirements you should be aware of. On a very basic level, this includes holy days and festivals, dietary laws and customs surrounding birth and death. It's also fair to say that strictly Orthodox communities will be the most observant. Here, Hoffman provides details on Judaism and how it affects a community nurse's practice.

Hoffman, L. (2018). A focus on Judaism. Community Practitioner, 91(2), 31-33. Retrieved from https://sc4.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/2023683234?accountid=41091

A Calling to Care is the inspiring story of 55 year-old Grace Stanley, a Canadian nurse who left her home and prestigious career behind to answer a calling halfway around the world in Karachi, Pakistan. Teaching nursing to local women in a strict Muslim culture that forbids them to even to touch men is a formidable task. However, Grace challenges her own values and belief systems to find common ground with her students, helping them to excel and feel respect for themselves in a culture that doesn't respect them. Whether it is getting her hands painted with henna, swimming fully-clothed in the ocean, or marching bravely with them on International Women's Day, Grace bonds with her students in a very special way, and ultimately discovers how the West can learn a lot more from the Third World than she ever thought.