My Nursing Philosophy
My Nursing Philosophy
Sheryl Aggacid
Introduction Establishing my own personal philosophy of nursing was as painful as having my teeth pulled at the dentist. I struggled deciding on what I considered to be my own personal values and beliefs as a nurse. Values & beliefs give meaning to life and are freely chosen ideals held by individuals or groups (Chitty & Black, 2011). Teachers have instilled the importance of “patient care” to students over the course of the five months that I have been in the nursing program. During our first month as nursing students, the professor introduced the seven components of “The Art of Nursing” which were: Caring, Advocacy for Patients, Advocacy for Populations, Supporting Spirituality, Response …show more content…
As a nurse, I would love to have a role in making a difference in my patient’s life, but I feel it is more realistic to have a role in affecting rather than effecting a cure. Ultimately, a patient has to want to be free from his illness in order for a nurse to be able to provide some form of care or to listen to worries and concerns regarding their treatment. Respect and compassion are an important value a nurse should incorporate when providing care. When a nurse is respectful to a patient, trust is developed enabling the nurse to perform tasks without hurdles and compassion is easily conveyed to the patient. In addition, being a patient advocate supporting self-care decisions by the patient should be delivered altruistically by the nurse to provide maximum care.
Conclusion In conclusion, my philosophy of nursing encompasses self-care, respect and compassion that are intertwined with the metaparadigm of nursing. The person metaparadigm includes individual or groups providing unique autonomous self-care without interference. Environment depicts social and cultural background while the health metaparadigm comprises of physical, social and mental …show more content…
In nursing, the health and environment provide the foundation for the person. If physical, social and mental well-being is compromised, the person’s health is in jeopardy. The nurse will have to assist with providing the appropriate care needed until the person is able to do so. The health and environment must remain steady for the person to remain balanced. Nursing intertwines around the person, and through environment and health to strengthen the base for maintaining the person’s well-being and bringing the individual back into balance when health and environment are compromised.
References
Chitty, K.K. & Black, B.P. (2011). Professional nursing concepts & challenges. Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
Cooper, C. (2001). The art of nursing. Pennsylvania: Saunders Elsevier.
Maslow, A. H. (1987). Motivation and personality. New York: Harper & Row.
Nightingale, F. (1869). Notes on nursing: what it is and what it is not. New York: Dover Publications.
World Health Organization [WHO]. (1947). Preamble to the constitution of the world health organization. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/suggestions/faq/en/index.html
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Health:
Physical, social & mental well being
Sheryl Aggacid
Introduction Establishing my own personal philosophy of nursing was as painful as having my teeth pulled at the dentist. I struggled deciding on what I considered to be my own personal values and beliefs as a nurse. Values & beliefs give meaning to life and are freely chosen ideals held by individuals or groups (Chitty & Black, 2011). Teachers have instilled the importance of “patient care” to students over the course of the five months that I have been in the nursing program. During our first month as nursing students, the professor introduced the seven components of “The Art of Nursing” which were: Caring, Advocacy for Patients, Advocacy for Populations, Supporting Spirituality, Response …show more content…
As a nurse, I would love to have a role in making a difference in my patient’s life, but I feel it is more realistic to have a role in affecting rather than effecting a cure. Ultimately, a patient has to want to be free from his illness in order for a nurse to be able to provide some form of care or to listen to worries and concerns regarding their treatment. Respect and compassion are an important value a nurse should incorporate when providing care. When a nurse is respectful to a patient, trust is developed enabling the nurse to perform tasks without hurdles and compassion is easily conveyed to the patient. In addition, being a patient advocate supporting self-care decisions by the patient should be delivered altruistically by the nurse to provide maximum care.
Conclusion In conclusion, my philosophy of nursing encompasses self-care, respect and compassion that are intertwined with the metaparadigm of nursing. The person metaparadigm includes individual or groups providing unique autonomous self-care without interference. Environment depicts social and cultural background while the health metaparadigm comprises of physical, social and mental …show more content…
In nursing, the health and environment provide the foundation for the person. If physical, social and mental well-being is compromised, the person’s health is in jeopardy. The nurse will have to assist with providing the appropriate care needed until the person is able to do so. The health and environment must remain steady for the person to remain balanced. Nursing intertwines around the person, and through environment and health to strengthen the base for maintaining the person’s well-being and bringing the individual back into balance when health and environment are compromised.
References
Chitty, K.K. & Black, B.P. (2011). Professional nursing concepts & challenges. Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
Cooper, C. (2001). The art of nursing. Pennsylvania: Saunders Elsevier.
Maslow, A. H. (1987). Motivation and personality. New York: Harper & Row.
Nightingale, F. (1869). Notes on nursing: what it is and what it is not. New York: Dover Publications.
World Health Organization [WHO]. (1947). Preamble to the constitution of the world health organization. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/suggestions/faq/en/index.html
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Health:
Physical, social & mental well being