PHENOMENOLOGY OF CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRISTIAN AND CATHOLIC NURSES

Abstract

Christian  and Catholic  nurses need to  understand their own  cultural background because  it affects communication, it understands information, and it considers the race, ethnicity, and culture of the client so as to create a comprehensive and holistic service. Method and Analyzed Data: The design of the study involved the qualitative method with phenomenological approach. Analyzed data using of the Colaizzi method. Result: From the transcripted verbatim emerged three themes, namely nursing actions in the perspective of Christian and Catholic  nurses, emotional aspects of Christian and Catholic nurses in nursing services and nursing preparation in Christian and Catholic nursing. Discussion: The conclusion of this study showed eleven categories were found, including services to individuals and families, whether healthy or sick, whether needed or not needed; interaction; fulfillment of needs; the basic attitude of the nurse; religion, sincerity; non- discrimination; care; empathy; sensitivity and integration of trust into the curriculum and nursing practice.