{"title":"Best Practice for Best Outcomes.","authors":"Karen Schmidt","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001370","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001370","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":"43 2","pages":"77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147356966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nurses, Faith, and Climate Change.","authors":"Emma L Kurnat-Thoma","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001363","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001363","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Climate change is the single largest health threat facing the world today. Understanding the scientific and socioeconomic root causes of the global climate crisis is critical to helping nurses mediate the impacts of climate change and social inequity. This article explores climate change and current efforts to counter the growing global climate crisis. Christian moral justice teachings from the Catholic Church's extensive social teaching efforts are summarized, including the far-reaching papal encyclicals Laudato Si and Laudato Deum by Pope Francis, now championed by Pope Leo. Pope Leo XIV. Practical application to nursing is made using clinical examples and the 2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":"43 2","pages":"78-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Design Thinking to Develop Perinatal Education in the Faith Community.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001378","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001378","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":"43 2","pages":"E19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Determinants of Health: A Case Study Approach for Nurse Educators.","authors":"Rebekah K Mullins","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001332","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001332","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Social determinants of health (SDOH) frequently impact health outcomes-more so than healthcare practices and lifestyle choices. Nurse educators play a critical role in integrating SDOH into nursing curricula to help nursing students understand SDOH and develop compassion, empathy, and advocacy toward vulnerable populations. Unfolding case studies are one strategy nurse educators can use to effectively integrate SDOH into teaching. This article includes an unfolding case study aligned with The Essentials from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Christian nurse educators can help nursing students connect biblical teaching on serving marginalized people with the vocation of nursing through advocacy for the people who are marginalized.</p>","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"110-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145076163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Power in God's Presence.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001369","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001369","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":"43 2","pages":"126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trusting His Names.","authors":"Ashley Pancoast","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001368","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001368","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":"43 2","pages":"74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shayanna Stryd, Nicole Wheeler, Sally Villasenor, Sage Davis
{"title":"Improving Depression Management in Primary Care.","authors":"Shayanna Stryd, Nicole Wheeler, Sally Villasenor, Sage Davis","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001362","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001362","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Depression is a common mental illness. Primary care providers are uniquely positioned to screen and manage patients with depression. A clinical pathway protocol may ensure timely screening, diagnosis, and treatment of depression. This evidence-based quality improvement project used an integrated team approach to implement a depression clinical pathway protocol (DCPP) at a multisite faith-based federally qualified health center. Results showed an improvement in one clinical quality measure, screening, and follow-up for depression, whereas center providers reported the protocol saved time and was easy to use. Using a DCPP may bridge the gap in depression screening and follow-up care.</p>","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"118-125"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12959577/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145795166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compassion, Nursing's Lifeblood: A Concept Analysis.","authors":"Adrianna L Watson, Samuel B Watson","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001360","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001360","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Compassion is a core factor in quality nursing care. As definitions of compassion vary depending on historical, societal, religious, and geographical factors, this concept analysis illustrates contextual information and improves clarity in using and measuring this concept within nursing practice. Walker and Avant's (2019) concept analysis method is used to provide a structured examination of compassion in nursing, differentiating compassion from empathy. A biblical perspective of compassion is described and examples from Scripture are offered along with practical nursing implications. Additionally, ethical considerations, ancient evidence, an evolutionary view, and cultural and religious nuances are explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":"43 2","pages":"102-109"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147356956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Keep Showing Up.","authors":"Caitlin Kassebaum","doi":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001372","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001372","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44165,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Christian Nursing","volume":"43 2","pages":"E8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}