Advanced practice nursing (APN) reflects the combination of graduate education and nursing. Within advanced practice nursing, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have become one of the four major roles for nurses. Throughout history, NPs have been and are called to serve by gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering procedures, diagnosing, treating, and managing disease, and prescribing medications and making referrals. In correlation to the servitude of NPs, Jesus taught us how to act, how to serve, how to reflect the grace of God in all that we do. He gave us the Beatitudes. According to Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (2016), the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-16) “promises of happiness (blessedness) made in the Sermon on
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The NP role was created to serve the underserved, to bring medical care to those who could not pay, and to care for the well-being of all humanity. NPs sacrifice themselves to serve, to do the will of God. NP’s treat others with dignity and respect- they see their patients as the image of God. They are always willing to learn and grow- not letting pride blind their mission. They take advantage of every moment when serving to fully commit their time and effort without getting distracted by the chaos. No matter what challenges are put before them, they strive for excellence. They exude comfort, compassion, and sympathy. They feed, hydrate, bathe, and nurture each and every patient they encounter. Matthew 5: 14-15 (King James Bible), says, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house”. NPs bring light to a world that is trapped in darkness. They do not hide their shine but instead provide light to those who need. NPs are true beacons of Gods grace, compassion, and mercy as they …show more content…
Mercy is a cornerstone value in servitude. Mercy gives love to those who suffer. NPs do not judge nor discriminated, they provide medical care, healing, compassion, love, forgiveness, and mercy to all of their patients. NPs serve God’s people as He would serve them. The actions of the NP are merciful and obedient in faith to Christ. NPs feed the hungry, given drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, comfort the imprisoned, instruct the uninformed, comfort the sorrowful, be patient, forgive, visit the sick, bury the dead, and pray for the living and dead. NPs are
The NP role was created to serve the underserved, to bring medical care to those who could not pay, and to care for the well-being of all humanity. NPs sacrifice themselves to serve, to do the will of God. NP’s treat others with dignity and respect- they see their patients as the image of God. They are always willing to learn and grow- not letting pride blind their mission. They take advantage of every moment when serving to fully commit their time and effort without getting distracted by the chaos. No matter what challenges are put before them, they strive for excellence. They exude comfort, compassion, and sympathy. They feed, hydrate, bathe, and nurture each and every patient they encounter. Matthew 5: 14-15 (King James Bible), says, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house”. NPs bring light to a world that is trapped in darkness. They do not hide their shine but instead provide light to those who need. NPs are true beacons of Gods grace, compassion, and mercy as they …show more content…
Mercy is a cornerstone value in servitude. Mercy gives love to those who suffer. NPs do not judge nor discriminated, they provide medical care, healing, compassion, love, forgiveness, and mercy to all of their patients. NPs serve God’s people as He would serve them. The actions of the NP are merciful and obedient in faith to Christ. NPs feed the hungry, given drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, comfort the imprisoned, instruct the uninformed, comfort the sorrowful, be patient, forgive, visit the sick, bury the dead, and pray for the living and dead. NPs are