“The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” ~Albert Einstein

The Heart of Caregiving is basically, part of the important discipline of nursing; caring in a loving and professional way. The principles that guide this discipline are dignity, independence, communication, safety, infection control, and privacy. These bottom line principles of DISCIP-LINE may be applied in any situation and be easily remembered:

Dignity, Independence, Safety, Communication, Infection, Control Privacy, bottom LINE. Continue Reading →

Frequently, a power struggle will occur at each stage, when there is a need to move on to the next stage of relationship. The need for more trust can be represented by increased tension, doubt or arguing. This can be created because of a need to change the care or environment. The best question to ask at this time is; What do we both need? The 5 common stages of relationship are attraction, power struggle, cooperation, synergy and completion. At the attraction stage we are curious and ask lots of questions. Caregivers focus on the best in each person. All of our senses are fully engaged. Continue Reading →