NSE 11A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Systems Theory, Occupational Stress, Stress Management
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Arnold & boggs (2016), chapter 1, p. 11-12 (systems theory) Arnold & boggs (2016), chapter 16, entire chapter. Provides foundation for understanding the nature of communication and group dynamics. New skills and competencies introduced into nursing contem curric are ased on systems approach- we want rn to collaborate efficiently with other disciplines to achieve common goal even with different agendas. Represents a natural and physiologic, psychological and spiritual response to the presence of a stressor. Common response to serious illness and can affect qulity of life and clients ability to function. Nonspecific response of the body to any demand mad eupon it, whether it is caused by the results of a pleasant or unpleasant situation. Stress is a state of mind, involving both the body and the mind. Personal stressors- marriage, divore, death,moving to a new area) Once the situation is resolved, homeostasis is reestablished. Depending on the magnitude of the stressor, acute stress can lead to the development of.