My Personal Nursing Philosophy
Nursing Philosophy
Mary Bartley
Broward College
The integration of nursing theories with a philosophical perspective lays the framework for nursing practice (McCurry, Revell & Roy, 2008). My philosophy of nursing is to provide holistic care meeting the physical, social, economic, cognitive, and spiritual health of a person. This philosophy embraces the four elements of the nursing metaparadigm, which is person, environment, health, and nursing. While theorists have differing concepts and definitions of nursing, the American Nurses Association (ANA), defines it as follows; “Nursing is the 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” (Nursingworld, 2013).
Theories are used to guide our daily practice. While I may use the approach of one particular theorist throughout my practice, it should be clearly stated that different theories are applicable based on the presenting case. The theory of “Culture Care Diversity and Universality” by Madeline Leininger mirrors my philosophical goal by appropriately addressing patient needs and nursing values during every patient encounter. Caring is the foundation of nursing practice, hence many theories are built on this concept (McFarland & Eipperle, 2008). Recognizing diversification and universality promotes not only physical health but considers the socioeconomic status and spiritual beliefs of the patient. According to (McCurry, Revell & Roy, 2008), we are currently faced by a world that is divided by economic status, cultural and religious beliefs. Being sensitive to these issues when caring for the patient is essential to being a culturally competent health professional.
Maintaining cultural competence in daily
Mary Bartley
Broward College
The integration of nursing theories with a philosophical perspective lays the framework for nursing practice (McCurry, Revell & Roy, 2008). My philosophy of nursing is to provide holistic care meeting the physical, social, economic, cognitive, and spiritual health of a person. This philosophy embraces the four elements of the nursing metaparadigm, which is person, environment, health, and nursing. While theorists have differing concepts and definitions of nursing, the American Nurses Association (ANA), defines it as follows; “Nursing is the 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” (Nursingworld, 2013).
Theories are used to guide our daily practice. While I may use the approach of one particular theorist throughout my practice, it should be clearly stated that different theories are applicable based on the presenting case. The theory of “Culture Care Diversity and Universality” by Madeline Leininger mirrors my philosophical goal by appropriately addressing patient needs and nursing values during every patient encounter. Caring is the foundation of nursing practice, hence many theories are built on this concept (McFarland & Eipperle, 2008). Recognizing diversification and universality promotes not only physical health but considers the socioeconomic status and spiritual beliefs of the patient. According to (McCurry, Revell & Roy, 2008), we are currently faced by a world that is divided by economic status, cultural and religious beliefs. Being sensitive to these issues when caring for the patient is essential to being a culturally competent health professional.
Maintaining cultural competence in daily
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