Compassion
Essays

This paper examines whether compassion can be taught. This is a controversial question, as many people believe that compassion is something that is innate to human beings. As a result, those lacking compassion are not seen as capable of change. This leads some to the conclusion that only the naturally empathetic and compassionate are good candidates for the nursing profession. This paper dispels that myth by focusing on the meaning of compassion within the professional context of nursing.

Compassion fatigue has been referred to as "the cost of caring" for others in several fields of work -- notably healthcare, social work and other professions in which empathy and hands-on human assistance can lead to…

¶ … statue "The Bodhisattva of Compassion (Guanyin) Seated in Royal Ease," from China, 1000-1100, a gazer is first struck by the what might be termed the 'royalty' of the piece. In other words, the sculpture is…

There are a number of warning signs for the concepts that fall under compassion fatigue. Perfectionists put themselves at risk, as do people who are naturally self-giving and those who are overly conscientious (Bush,…

Many professionals in the nursing field enter this field with the view of helping others through offering empathetic care for patients with various kinds of conditions including physical, emotional, mental, and…

Reading Natalia Ginzburg's essay "Universal Compassion," I felt her dismay. In today's society the victimizer always has an excuse for his actions. It seems as if no one wants to accept responsibility for his or her…