Nursing Philosophy Essay

When we look up the word nursing we tend to find something along the lines of “protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (Lundy, 2014). But, there is more to nursing than that simple definition. Nursing is a profession that takes responsibility for assuring the good primary health…

Susan, a nursing supervisor on the oncology floor has just been informed her unit is closing and merging with a medical surgical unit due to low census. She has been two weeks to prepare an argument discussing rationale for unit closing, a plan of action and the nursing philosophy of management in making this decision. The Chief of Nursing’s rationale for closing the unit is based on budget cuts and continuous low census. The oncology unit census has been below fifty percent capacity. This unit…

heeling presence. The philosophy of the hospital also values excellence and the highest possible standards of clinical and service quality. My change proposal on nurse-physician collaborative care focuses on patient satisfaction and patient safety, which can accomplish exceptional quality care, generate transformational healing presence and provide the highest possible standards of care. This shows that the proposed change integrates and enhances the mission, vision and philosophy of the…

students the basics of nursing. I hope that I have a good mentor as I enter this field. I noticed this theme in my reading and feel that this would be a plus to my learning how to approach the students. I also feel that I am wise enough to realize that I am one who knows that she does not know it all, I am willing to help a student know where to find it. I feel that the students would need to know that they are not going to know it all, even when they approach the real world of nursing. I would…

Professional Development Beliefs and Values Breonna Bastian Metropolitan State University Professional Nursing Practice Professional nursing for me is very important in order to provide excellent patient care and isn’t defined by either an Associate or BSN degree. Professional nursing for me combines the following qualities: competence, leadership, compassion, and teamwork. As a professional nurse we need to be competent in order to provide safe and effective care to our patients.…

Differences in Competencies Between Associate and Baccalaureate Nursing Degree Amanda T. Duggan Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V 05/06/15 Differences in Competencies Between Associate and Baccalaureate Nursing Degree…

A Nursing Philosophy: Curriculum, Transition, and Outcome In this paper, I will discuss the theoretical foundation of the Clayton State University School of Nursing (CSU SON) curriculum model. As well as how the views from a nursing theory called the Transitions Theory, created by Dr. Afaf Meleis, were used as the structure for the CSU SON’s curriculum model. This paper will also penetrate the personal philosophy of nursing I aim to implement in my career in nursing, and its correlation with…

want to become a nurse “Nursing is defined as a profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm”. Nursing is known a highly respected and sought after career because everyone that belongs to this profession is able to make a difference in the life of those they care for in one way or the other. I want to become a nurse because, nursing is one of the most exciting and in-demand jobs in America today. Nurses work…

I chose nursing as my profession because nursing is a noble, honored field where you can affect people 's lives in a positive manner. My personal philosophy is that I want to help people get better. Now, whether that be physically, emotionally, or passing on into the next life peacefully; I want to do it all. As nurses we are the patient’s advocate, protection against medical error, and sounding boards. I want to represent who I take care and do good for them. Right now I am learning and…

Nursing is to provide holistic care to all either sick or well in different settings. It is science and an art, and caring is the key factor in nursing. Nursing is nurse patient relationship rather than just procedures and task. My philosophy is to provide a quality, holistic environment in which I am dedicated in ensuring my patients live in an atmosphere of respect and friendliness, and to have their cultural (Te Taha Whanau), psychological ( Te Taha Hinengaro), physical ( Te Taha Tinana) and…