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Vision
A leading univerity in the Philippines recognized for its proactive contribution to Sustainable Development through equitable inclusive programs and services by 2030
Man
A fascinating organism
The study of man
1. How he came to being
2. How each part of the body works and how it is related to other parts
3. What makes him grow and acquire mechanism
4. How he communicates with others of his kind
Man
A bio-psycho-socio-spiritual being
A psycho-physiological organism with rational power as a biological organism
Psycho - freedom to think and has his own will
Physio - Body function
Rational (logical) - capable of reasoning out
Biological - with life
Two approaches in the study of man
Atomistic approach
Holistic approach
Atomistic approach
Man is made up of: cells - tissues - organs - system
Anatomist - studies structure of cell and the component parts
Physiologist - determines how the cell functions
Byrne and Thompson - calls such detail detailed study of man the atomistic approach
Atomistic - connotes something which is infinitely small, such as an atom
Organism is composed of different organ system, each system is composed of organs, each organ is made up of tissues and then cells
Holistic approach
Man is viewed as a whole organism
Byrne and Thompson - call this approach as holistic or total - for it provides a fundamental framework on which one can base his perception or observation of the total behavior of man in relation to society
Holistic view - traces patterns of man's relationship with other beings in the supra system of the society
Given varying situations, how man acts and how man reacts to situational stimuli provides clues in understanding the nature responses & reason for them
Man as a biological being
A living organism that from birth is destined to die
Cell - organ - organ system is found within the individual, so they comprise the subordinate system - important in carrying out ADL - vital to survival
Family - community - society consist of bigger units of man are called superordinate system - provides man with necessary relationship framework, which links him to the family, community and society
Cellular behavior
The simplest functional unit
Cell is the basic unit or building block structures of all forms of plant and animal life
Approximately 100 trillion cells comprise the human body
Cells carry out precise and highly specialized functions that interweave harmoniously with the activities and functions of the other cells
As a result of coordinated cellular activities, the body grows and develops into an integrated whole
Organismic behavior
Man normally responds as unified whole not a series of integrated parts
His mind & body operates as a whole & his body structures conform to the purpose for which each part was made
Since the mind operates in conjunction with the body, what affects one affects the other; neither one stands alone
Organismic behavior
Man as a whole is different from and more than the sum of his component parts
Utilizes food as nutrient for body, for maintenance and repair of cells, & for maintenance & regulation of vital process
If he takes contaminated food during preparation or in its storage, or if inadequate in amount, or is deficient in vitamins & minerals man will become ill or fail to develop normally
Organismic behavior
Refers to those observable features and actions that reflect man's functioning as a unified whole within the environment in which he exist
It reflects the dynamic changes that occur in him as a result of alteration he has made or has met in his internal and external environment
Man as a system
A whole which function as a whole by the virtue of interdependence of its parts
A set of interrelated parts that form a unified whole
A system may be composed of subsystem - each is designed to carry out an activity which in turn, is necessary for achieving the general purpose of the system
Types of system
Close system - self-sufficient and totally isolated from other system
Open system - one which exchanges matter, energy or information with the environment surrounding it
Man is an open system - he is composed of subsystem which acts as unified whole
What affects one subsystem easily affects other subsystem/s within the set
Man as a psycho-social being
Man is a "unique, irreplaceable individual, a one time being in this world
Irreplaceable - means that an entity cannot be exchanged for another
One Time Being - in this world - means that when he dies he ceases to exist, there is no second chance for living
Man as a psychosocial being
Capable of rational, logical thinking most of the time but can become irrational and illogical when provoked
Rational Side: Merciful, Kind and Compassionate
Irrational Behavior: Makes him commit criminal acts against another man
Capable of relating with others
Nursing as an Art
Caring
Teaching and Learning (Client Education/Patient Teaching)
Man as a spiritual being
Body, Mind & Spirit
Intellect - allows man to look for the truth, gives him the ability to perceive his surroundings or to understand the meanings of event as they relate to him or to his loved ones
Will - expresses man's own wishes, desire or longing to do what he has set his mind to do, gives the power of conscious and deliberate action or self-control in initiating, sustaining or terminating human activity
Man as a spiritual being
When he believes in God - put those beliefs into action
Composed of Mind, Spirit and Soul
Deals with three virtue of Man: Faith, Hope, Charity
Caring
Means that person's events, projects, and things matter to people
It is a word of being connected
It reveals what is stressful and the available opinions for coping
Caring creates possibilities
It is the essence and central unifying, and dominant domain that distinguishes nursing from the other health disciplines
Care is an essential human need, necessary for the health and survival of all individuals
Acts of caring refer to the direct and indirect nurturant and skillful activities, processes, and decision that assist people in ways that are empathetic, compassionate, and supportive; and that are dependent on the needs, problem and values of the individual being assisted
Caring - healing is communicated through the consciousness of the nurse to the individual being cared for
Transpersonal caring expands the limit of openness and allows access to higher human spirit, thus expanding human consciousness
Man as an emotional being
Man's feeling and emotion (+) love and (-) anger
Four Major Attributes of Human Being: The capacity to think or conceptualize on the abstract level, Family Formation, The tendency to seek and maintain a territory, The ability to use the verbal symbols as language, a means of developing and maintaining culture
Man is a whole being
Breath
Eat and drink
Eliminate
Move and maintain posture
Sleep and rest
Dress and undress
Keep clean
Avoid danger
Communicate
Worship
Work
Play
Learn
Maintain body temperature
Need
Something that is desirable, useful or necessary
Human needs are physiologic or psychologic conditions that an individual must meet to achieve a state of health or well-being
Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs
Physiological needs
Safety and security needs
Love and belongingness
Self-esteem needs
Self-actualization needs
Physiological needs
Also referred as basic needs
Must be met at least minimally for life to continue
Below the level of subsistence, death occurs
Oxygen, Fluids, Nutrition, Body Temperature, Elimination, Rest and Sleep, Sex/Procreation (reproduction)
Safety and security needs
Physiological - e.g. Bedside rails up (in post-op patient)
Socio-emotional - e.g. Job, Insurance
Psychological - e.g. Parental Guidance
Safety is both physiological and psychological
We need a safe physical environment, a shelter but also the feeding of psychological safety
To feel safe and secured, we need regular contact with people we trust and feel close to
Love and belongingness
The security that we gain from love and belonging enhances the feeling of safety
The need to love and be loved
The need to care and be cared for
The need for affection, to associate or to belong
The need to establish fruitful & meaningful relationship with people, institution or organization
Self-esteem needs
Needs to be well thought of by oneself as well as by others
Self-worth
Self-identity
Self-respect
Body image
Self-actualization needs
The need to read one's potential through development of one's unique capabilities
The need to learn, create and understand or comprehend
The need for harmonious relationship
The need for beauty or aesthetics
The need to be self-fulfilled
The need for spiritual fulfillment
Maslow's characteristics of self-actualized person
Is realistic, sees life clearly, and is objective about his or her observations
Judges people correctly
Has superior perception, and is more decisive
Has clear notion to what is right or wrong
Is usually accurate in predicting future events
Understands art, music, politics, and philosophy
Possesses humility, listens to others carefully
Is dedicated to some work, task, duty or vacation
Is highly creative, flexible, spontaneous, courageous, and willing to make mistakes
Is open to new ideas
Is self-confident and has self-respect
Has low degree of self-conflict, personality is integrated
Respects self, does not need fame, possesses the feeling of self-control
Is highly independent, desires privacy
Can appear remote and detached
Is friendly, loving and governed more by inner directives than by society
Can make decisions contrary to popular opinion
Is problem centered rather than self-centered
Accept the world for what it is
Characteristics of basic human needs
Needs are universal
Needs may be stimulated by external & internal factors
Priorities may be altered
Needs may be deferred
Needs are interrelated
Qualities that indicate achievement of one's potential
Acceptance of self and others as they are
Focus of interest on problems outside of self
Ability to be objective
Feelings of happiness and affection for others
Respect for all person
Ability to discriminate between good and evil
Creativity as guideline for solving problems and carrying interest