- Nursing Philosophyclaire Edgebrook
- Nursing Philosophy Claire Edge Elementary
- Nursing Philosophyclaire Edgewood
One way to look at developing a personal philosophy of nursing is to look at the various nursing models already out there. And of course, the unexamined life is not worth living; this may seem like make-work but it really is good to know what you think is important about the profession you will spend so much of your life doing. According to me, nursing philosophy should be based on the truthfulness, patient centeredness, fairness in the service provided, full commitment to the patient and nonjudgmental care. At the centre of the nursing practice is the patient.
Cindy LucasJacksonville University
Nursing Philosophyclaire Edgebrook
Nursing Philosophy Claire Edge Elementary
November 12, 2012Nursing Philosophyclaire Edgewood
Personal Philosophy of Nursing The nursing profession is not just a job, it is a higher calling. The amount of work, time, and emotion that goes into nursing practice holds nurses to a much higher standard than the average nine to five office job. Nurses must be proficient in a background of anatomy, physiology, and the way drugs and diseases work. Nurses must also combine that knowledge with sharp critical thinking skills and an unconditional compassion for humankind. While every nurse is unique in their own way, I hope the values that I have in my daily living can affect the way I conduct myself while on duty as a practicing nurse. The same theme seems evident in most nursing philosophies; caring, health and wellbeing, environment, and clinical excellence through education. As I contemplate what my philosophy of nursing is I have discovered that I also incorporate these aspects of nursing into my own personal values of what I believe it is to be a nurse. My personal belief system has always been that a nurse should possess strong ethical and moral values, a passion for caring, and a commitment to lifelong education.
Ethical and Moral values One of the greatest challenges in nursing is how to integrate appropriately one’s own values and beliefs into the professional practice. The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient and the patient’s family. Patient respect, advocacy, honesty, and privacy are four qualities that any human deserves and are especially important in the healthcare setting. The American Nurses Association states, the nurse promotes for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient (Association, 2001). Although it is important to understand that these qualities are nursing roles, the nurse must collaborate with all...