Rachel Ann Driscoll: Personal Philosophies Of Nursing
Personal Philosophy of Nursing
Rachel Ann Driscoll
Jacksonville University
Before developing a personal philosophy of nursing, one must understand the definition of philosophy then a personal philosophy can be developed. “Philosophies of nursing are statements of beliefs about nursing and expressions of values in nursing that are used as bases for the thinking and acting. Most philosophies are built on a foundation of beliefs about people, environment, health and nursing” (Chitty and Black, 2010). This paper focuses on the developed personal philosophy of nursing, that nursing is not just a high paid job but a profession the provides care and empathy to patients through inter-personal relationship, caring, compassion and concern for the dignity and care of patient by the application of knowledge obtained through clinical excellence despite diverse cultural backgrounds. …show more content…
There are people who go into nursing only for a job and a paycheck or because they think it is a glorious profession, then quickly realize the cons out weigh the pros because they don’t have a key element to survive in the profession, which is caring. Caring is detrimental characteristic to possess as a professional nurse. It will help with establishing intrapersonal relationship, as well as communicating therapeutically with patients and family members, being a proficient patient care advocate despite diverse cultures, and are included in all aspects of patient care assessment, treatment and recovery. Inter-professional relationships are easier to establish between nurse and patient with a caring empathetic nurse. Patients will be more inclined to expression their concerns and comfort
Rachel Ann Driscoll
Jacksonville University
Before developing a personal philosophy of nursing, one must understand the definition of philosophy then a personal philosophy can be developed. “Philosophies of nursing are statements of beliefs about nursing and expressions of values in nursing that are used as bases for the thinking and acting. Most philosophies are built on a foundation of beliefs about people, environment, health and nursing” (Chitty and Black, 2010). This paper focuses on the developed personal philosophy of nursing, that nursing is not just a high paid job but a profession the provides care and empathy to patients through inter-personal relationship, caring, compassion and concern for the dignity and care of patient by the application of knowledge obtained through clinical excellence despite diverse cultural backgrounds. …show more content…
There are people who go into nursing only for a job and a paycheck or because they think it is a glorious profession, then quickly realize the cons out weigh the pros because they don’t have a key element to survive in the profession, which is caring. Caring is detrimental characteristic to possess as a professional nurse. It will help with establishing intrapersonal relationship, as well as communicating therapeutically with patients and family members, being a proficient patient care advocate despite diverse cultures, and are included in all aspects of patient care assessment, treatment and recovery. Inter-professional relationships are easier to establish between nurse and patient with a caring empathetic nurse. Patients will be more inclined to expression their concerns and comfort