Description

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Living in the extreme north provided me the opportunity to experience the importance of knowing and understanding cultures. Nursing there was all about customizing care to fit with the First Nation people and the Inuit cultures values, beliefs, and traditions. I learned how successful nursing care could only occur within the individuals cultural context. I wrote this book, in a story-type format, to provide you with a taste of my experiences in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada. These experiences and adventures have continued to guide my familys life and my nursing career. One scripture comes to mind that sums up my experiences so well, Love your neighbor as yourself. It is a commandment found in the Old Testament (Leviticus 19:18) and New Testament (Mark 12:31), teaching us to show our neighbors the love of Christ no matter our differences.

About the Author

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Dr. J. Grace Eves has been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. After graduating as a nurse in Canada, where her nursing career started, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal and Group Communication, a Masters of Management, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. In addition to practicing in a number of different nursing roles, Grace had the opportunity to serve as an adjunct professor. Her combined experiences within Canadas universal health care system and the United States health care system, has given her a unique perspective on health care.