Group 9BSN1-CINTUITIVE PERIOD OF NURSINGNarrator:Nursing is a
profession which requires specialized knowledge and training, as
well as compassion and dedication to others. It has become one of
the professions with lots of opportunities not only in the country
but most especially all over the world. It has evolved dramatically
even before the time of Florence Nightingale until todays modern
period.The intuitive or medieval period was when Nursing was
instinctive and untaught. It was performed out of compassion for
other and wish to help especially performed by women. It originated
from the intuitive approach of caring for the sick members of the
family. Now lets look back to its history and witness some of the
health practices of those times.
Scene with a shamanNarrator: The medicine man or witch doctor
called shaman had the power to heal through the use of white magic,
charms, dances, incantation, massages and herbs. Child: Mother I am
not feeling well.Mother:Why whats the matter?Child: My back really
hurts.Mom: Let me try massage your back.Narrator:The pain got worse
so a shaman was called.Shaman: The evil spirits are causing
this.Narrator: The shaman started chanting and the child felt
better
after._____________________________________________________________________________________
EgyptNarrator: Mummification is a process in which the skin and
flesh of a corpse can be preserved. The process can occur either
naturally or it can be intentional. Intentional mummification was
common in ancient Egypt, especially for burying Egyptian pharaohs.
(An experienced embalmer teaching his helper)Embalmer: Hand me the
rod. This will break up the brain into pieces then we will take it
out.Helper: Yes master.Embalmer: Next we will make a hole to remove
the organsHelper: Next we put the spices?Embalmer: YesNarrator:
After 40 days the body was wrapped with linen
bandages._____________________________________________________________________________________
GreeceNarrator: The early Greeks are known for their practice of
worshipping gods and goddesses, all of whom were strong, beautiful,
powerful and as sources of health and healing.(A man experiencing
severe stomach pain)Man:God Aesclepius I am asking for your
healing. Aid me in the recovery of my illness.Aesclepius:You are
healed._____________________________________________________________________________________
ChinaNarrator: Acupuncture is a traditional method of producing
analgesia by inserting wire-thin needles into specific areas on the
body. Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a
technique for balancing the flow of energy known as chi. By
inserting needles into specific points, acupuncture practitioners
believe that your energy will re-balance. (A woman seeks the help
of an acupuncturist because of severe headache.) Woman 1:My head is
aching and I dont know whats causing this.Acupuncturist: I will
just insert a needle in the part that protrudes when you press your
thumb and finger. This should make feel better.(After the
procedure, the woman was relieved of her headache)
Narrator: Nursing was based on instinctive actions and was not
acquired from formal education. It did not require an evidence of
training or education and was solely based on observation and
experience.------ End of play -----
