Personal Nursing Philosophy My personal nursing philosophy is built upon my underlying Christian value system, united with the theory of Virginia Henderson, and an underlying holistic approach to patient care. By combining these elements, I have developed a philosophy that allows for an integrative approach in delivering patient services. Providing clinical treatment, education, and empathy while involving the patient in their care achieves a win-win situation for all. I have adapted my practice to address the primary needs of each patient; education and treatment are modified to attain the best outcome for every client. Segueing from the bedside to clinical research has permitted me to concentrate on the distinct needs of each patient; while allowing me to contribute to the advancement of science and treatment modalities. As I work towards obtaining my advanced practice degree, I have focused on the evolving changes in health care (Mudd, 2014, p. 2). By approaching all patients with a Christian worldview, I am able to provide safe, efficient, compassionate care at all times, in all environments. Technological advances and a constantly changing healthcare environment are providing a wealth of opportunities for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN). “As APRN’s are assuming a larger role in patient treatment decisions, I wish to be part of this process” (Mudd, 2014). Personal Values and Beliefs A philosophy is a way of thinking about the world and society. It is necessary to understand your own feelings about the field of nursing and your own background while providing nursing care in order to avoid bias or cultural insensitivity (Meleis, 2012). I was raised a Lutheran Catholic, but most identified with the Baptist tea... ... middle of paper ... ... NC: Elsevier. American Nurses Association. (2014). Retrieved from Nursing World: nursingworld.org Dossey, B. M. (2010). Holistic nursing: From Florence Nightingale's historical legacy to 21st century global nursing. Alternative therapies, 16(5), 14-16. Dossey, B., & Keegan, L. (2013). Holistic nursing: A handbook for practice (6th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. Grace, P. J., & Perry, D. J. (2013). Philosophical inquiry and the goals of nursing. Advances in Nursing Science, 36(2), 64-79. doi:10.1097/ANS.0b013e3182901921 Meleis, A. I. (2012). Theoretical nursing: Development & progress (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins. [CourseSmart version]. Retrieved from http://www.coursesmart.com Mudd, D. K. (2014). Personal Nursing Philosophy. Unpublished manuscript. Graduate Nursing School, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN.
The purpose of this paper is to define, describe, and explain the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of the author in regard to the philosophy of nursing practice. Philosophy is the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, nature, and meaning of a subject Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, (n.d.). I will address the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm and the relationships of each as they guide my practice as a nurse. This concept synthesis paper will address the personal nursing autobiography, two practice specific concepts, and a list of propositions and assumption statements that clearly connect the described concepts. Many factors influence the philosophy of nurses and their practice.
Marriner-Tomey, A., & Alligood, M. R. (2006). Nursing theorists and their work. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby/Elsevier.
It explains my values and thoughts and how I practice as a nurse. My philosophy of nursing addresses the person, environment, health, and nursing according to the Christian Worldview metaparadigm. I have explored what nursing truly means to me, and have become better aware of my principles and values. Holistic nursing is important to me as I practice nursing. I want to value each patient as an individual. Respect for every patient is imperative in preserving a patient’s self-worth and dignity. My goal is for the patient to always be the focus of care and to advocate for them by making sure their values are understood and considered in their care plan. This information and these personal values will serve as a guide for my personal standards of nursing
Developing a personal philosophy of nursing and patient care is essential to the development of every nurse. The development of a personal philosophy begins in nursing school. Nurses incorporate our personal beliefs within our nursing practice and as we grow and mature as nurses and human beings our philosophy changes. Exposure to new beliefs, cultural differences, and researching the views of a variety of nursing theorists assist nurses in developing an expanding their own philosophy with the culture of care.
McEwen, M., & Wills, E. M. (2011). Philosophy, Science, and Nursing. In Theoretical basis for
McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Nurses are responsible for life long care, continuing education, and accountability for the practice in nursing. Philosophy of nursing is what I believe to be true about nursing, and provides a basis for the profession. Without reflecting on the philosophic system within the components of nursing, patient care may generate from false generalizations. This can lead to unwarranted conclusions. This type of thinking can compromise patient trust and quality of care.
This paper explores the personal philosophy I have as a nursing student and what I intend to convey throughout my nursing career. A philosophy is “an analysis of the grounds and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs (Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, n.d.). Before entering into any profession it is important to evaluate your personal philosophy about the profession, as it pertains to values and principles in which believe in to guide your practice. The field of nursing is more than treating a physiological ailment, but it involves providing quality care for the individualized needs of each patient, hence being client centered. My philosophy of nursing integrates the importance of knowledge base practice of medicine, combined with addressing holistic needs of the patient and family, including the physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and social care (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2010). Additionally, a vital aspect of nursing is effective interpersonal relationships with other healthcare professionals to promote quality patient care. Moreover, my philosophy includes the importance the client-nurse relationship to aid in health promotion to prevent illness and increase the level of health of clients.
To write a philosophy of nursing, I believe that first one must decide what philosophy means to them. I think Shrock stated it best when she said, “philosophy is an attitude toward life and reality that evolves from each nurses beliefs …” (Edwards, 1997, 1089). As a professional nurse, I have developed a personal philosophy that encompasses my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to direct the care I provide to my patients. Given the nature of the nurse-patient relationship, nurses must have moral standards to ensure professional, compassionate, and ethical interactions. “The nursing metaparadigm is a conceptual framework that demonstrates the interconnected nature of nursing, person (patient), environment and health.” (Nursing Informatics And The
Nursing is considered one of the most trusted professions in the world. It is an essential part in the caregiving of sick, injured, and even healthy individuals. Developing a philosophy with any profession is the beginning basis of any practice. The nursing philosophy is usually incorporated from the science of nursing. That is because the field of health care is constantly changing, which causes the need of better competence in the health field of providing caring (Flagg, 2015). With nursing it starts by the science behind it. Then along with knowledge and experiences, that is when the nursing philosophy is developed. Researching differences between new ideas and cultural differences can then expand the viewpoint into a bigger picture.
Developing a philosophy takes time and is cultivated from many different sources. When working to establish my own theory behind nursing I have determined that the original basis of my philosophy steams from my childhood experiences. As a child growing up in a family with three other siblings, chaos was often guaranteed to occur on a daily basis, but I always worked happily to help my parents diffuse the numerous problematic situations that erupted. From a young age I was identified as the caretaker of my siblings, as a result of always being left in charge of my two younger sisters and one older sister. Caring for others has always been a deeply engrained part of my character, and it is a majorly influential factor that pushed me towards
McEwen, M., & Wills, E. M. (2011). Theoretical basis for nursing (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Fawcett, J. (2001). The nurse theorists: 21st-century updates - - Dorothea E. Orem. Journal of Nursing Science Quarterly, 14(1), 34-38. doi: 10.1177/08943180122108021.
Nursing began with the reformation by Florence Nightingale. Nursing philosophy, science and research all define the nursing profession. The profession of nursing has advanced because of the concepts of philosophy, science, knowledge, and research. These concepts continue to develop into advanced practice nursing. The nursing process implements critical thinking skills and applies accountability to nursing. Two important philosophical foundations of science are rationalism and empiricism. These strategies help create nursing theories. Philosophy is a set of ideas, beliefs or values. Our own personal values and beliefs must be clear in order to meet the healthcare needs to our patients (Masters, 2017, p. 112). My own personal nursing
Meleis, A. I. (2007). Theoretical nursing: Development and progress (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.