Philosophy of Nursing I believe that the philosophy you use as a nurse should incorporate values you already live by. Becoming a nurse doesn’t change how important I believe it is to treat people with respect, compassion and dignity. Patients seek out health care because they are sick or vulnerable and as a nurse you have a very important role in the patient’s recovery. Nurses treat the patient and treatment can include comforting the patient, assessing mental as well as physical needs,…
to both philosophy and the basis of nursing theory. It expands on the nursing metaparadigm, which encompasses the central concepts of nursing practice and the foundation for the creation of theory. Nursing is then explored to demonstrate the scope and importance of the practice, but also the need for a philosophy that embodies all of its functions. Philosophy Paper Philosophy plays both an important role in life and nursing. Whether we realize it or not, most of us have a philosophy for…
For me, nursing is the most honorable and trusted profession in the world. It is a human science where we practice our caring tradition. No matter what nationality, race or sexual orientation nurses are; they are compassionate, empathetic, selfless, with a high degree of emotional intelligence and scholarly active with eagerness for knowledge. In my opinion, nursing a much higher spiritual calling than merely a job. It is a privilege to make such a positive difference in the lives of people who…
In the nursing field, there are different philosophies in how a nurse cares for their patients. Throughout the years since nursing inception, there have been many different philosophies that have contributed to the nursing practice today. For instance, Florence Nightingale was one of the first persons to address the philosophy, “What is Nursing?” She explained the difference between nursing and medicine (Black, 2007, p.331). As a nurse, the development of your own philosophy can model those…
Personal Philosophy of Nursing In order to serve patients most effectively, one must look introspectively and determine what one believes about nursing. This author chose nursing as a profession because nursing is her calling and she has made it her life’s work. For this author, nursing is a culmination of compassion, service, knowledge, teamwork, integrity, and perseverance. While it is true that one may receive the title “Registered Nurse” by going to school and passing an exam, this author…
Before defining my personal nursing philosophy I decided to invest time on research, I looked for meanings, definitions, theories, and samples. I found out that Philosophy, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (1997), it is a “critical study of fundamental beliefs and the grounds for them, a basic theory concerning a particular subject, the sum of the ideas and convictions of an individual or group” (page. 552). I also looked for the definition of personal, which according to the same…
Personal Nursing Philosophy Mihaela Negreanu Lock Haven University Personal Nursing Philosophy Coming from a nursing based family, I grew up surrounded by a lot of medical terminologies and supplies. My parents did not let me pursue a career in nursing. Instead, they guided me to economics. Before nursing school, nursing to me was all about the technical part, learning how to operate the medical equipment as well as giving medications. That is what I have seen my parents do in…
The Art and Philosophy of Nursing as I Know It Some may say that nursing is a form of art. The skills, critical judgment, and diverse knowledge performed by a nurse take the same time, devotion, and patience that of an artist with their grand masterpiece. In this paper, I will bring out to light my personal nursing philosophy, my drive, and some well-known nursing practice topics. Choice of Nursing Nursing has broadened my horizons, my hunger for personal satisfaction and knowledge has…
My Personal Philosophy of Nursing Miesha Rawls University of Texas Arlington Abstract: This paper explores the personal nursing philosophy I like to use as a Registered Nurse. My personal philosophy of nursing incorporates compassion and caring for the wellbeing of another individual as if it was someone in your own family. In this paper I will include historical, ethical, and political factors influencing the nursing profession. As well as why I wanted to become a nurse. My goal is…
Personal Philosophy for Professional Nursing Practice Nursing is a profession defined by caring. More specifically it is defined by four concepts including, patient, nurse, health and the environment in which one exists (Butts, 2015). These concepts will be expanded upon and impact they have upon the professional practice of nursing. Nursing Autobiography My desire to be a nurse was not realized until I was in college. I graduated high school in 2003 and started college at the University of…