Personal Nursing Philosophy
Personal Philosophy of Nursing
Madeline A. Cameron
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
My personal philosophy views nursing as a calling. I believe that all nurses have a personal duty to delineate personal and spiritual truths, pursue continuing education and provide competent and unbiased care to all patients. “Spirituality in health is inextricable in each person’s search for the discovery of the truth about self and the meaning and purpose of life.” (PubMed.gov, 1997) In order to help those who are vulnerable, the nurse must have a well-defined spiritual foundation and personal moral standards from which to draw in difficult times. “Healthy communities are the product of healthy individuals who sow spiritual seeds such …show more content…
“More health care organizations are working to raise quality standards and meet consumer expectations for safe patient care, and that translates into higher demand for more educated nurses.” (Robert Wood Johson Foundation, 2011) Nurses have to be cognizant of complex issues that surround the delivery of quality and cost effective patient care. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Baccalaureate nursing programs provide a more comprehensive understanding of matters such as social and economic issues that affect patients and various care delivery systems. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2014) Nurses should also demonstrate competence by seeking continuing education opportunities and specialized …show more content…
Foremost, I believe that nursing is an extension of the mission of Jesus Christ. “Christian faith provides a servant-leadership model for nursing practice based upon the role model of Christ as a servant leader.” (betterbirthday, 2012) Secondly, I am a strong believer in continuing education in nursing. The bible says “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, KJV) Not only should we study the word of God, but we should also study the subjects related to our divine calling. Holistic nursing is another value that resonates with my nursing practice. Holistic nursing focuses on mind, body and spirit. (Black, 2014) For example, a professional nurse who encounters an angry post-surgical patient and states “You seem to be upset, would you like to talk about what is making you angry?” is practicing holistic nursing. Rather than taking the patient’s anger personally, she is providing emotional support to a person who is likely anxious and
Madeline A. Cameron
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
My personal philosophy views nursing as a calling. I believe that all nurses have a personal duty to delineate personal and spiritual truths, pursue continuing education and provide competent and unbiased care to all patients. “Spirituality in health is inextricable in each person’s search for the discovery of the truth about self and the meaning and purpose of life.” (PubMed.gov, 1997) In order to help those who are vulnerable, the nurse must have a well-defined spiritual foundation and personal moral standards from which to draw in difficult times. “Healthy communities are the product of healthy individuals who sow spiritual seeds such …show more content…
“More health care organizations are working to raise quality standards and meet consumer expectations for safe patient care, and that translates into higher demand for more educated nurses.” (Robert Wood Johson Foundation, 2011) Nurses have to be cognizant of complex issues that surround the delivery of quality and cost effective patient care. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Baccalaureate nursing programs provide a more comprehensive understanding of matters such as social and economic issues that affect patients and various care delivery systems. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2014) Nurses should also demonstrate competence by seeking continuing education opportunities and specialized …show more content…
Foremost, I believe that nursing is an extension of the mission of Jesus Christ. “Christian faith provides a servant-leadership model for nursing practice based upon the role model of Christ as a servant leader.” (betterbirthday, 2012) Secondly, I am a strong believer in continuing education in nursing. The bible says “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, KJV) Not only should we study the word of God, but we should also study the subjects related to our divine calling. Holistic nursing is another value that resonates with my nursing practice. Holistic nursing focuses on mind, body and spirit. (Black, 2014) For example, a professional nurse who encounters an angry post-surgical patient and states “You seem to be upset, would you like to talk about what is making you angry?” is practicing holistic nursing. Rather than taking the patient’s anger personally, she is providing emotional support to a person who is likely anxious and