Personal Philosophy of Nursing “Philosophy is an attitude toward life and reality that evolves from each nurse’s beliefs” (Marriner-Tomey‚ 1994‚ p. 89). I became a nursing graduate in 1993 and I had no idea what I was able to do. The vast responsibilities nurses are accountable for in maintaining the integrity and safety of our patients are impressive. One must‚ indeed‚ have the innate desire to care genuinely for the sick and injured to fully understand the philosophy of nursing. Teaching
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Nursing is a profession that I aspired to be a part of because nurses represent the very core of love‚ compassion‚ and caring. When I began working as a Supervisor in a Skilled Nursing Facility‚ I then developed my personal philosophy and set of values regarding nursing care. “Philosophy is defined as the study of the principles underlying conduct‚ thought‚ and the nature of the universe. A simple explanation of philosophy is that it entails a search for meaning in
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing University of texas Personal Philosophy of Nursing Since I was very young‚ I have always wanted to be a nurse. As a 5 year-old‚ I practiced nursing playing with my dolls and younger sister. Now‚ when I look back and remember what I was doing as a young girl‚ it reminds me the simple and unique quality of nursing‚ which is caring and comforting. According to Rogers nursing is "a learned profession‚ both a science and an art" (as cited in Masters‚ 2009 ). The
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Running head: PHILOSOPHY 1 " " " " " " " " " My Personal Philosophy of Nursing Valeria Gates Walden University PHILOSOPHY 2 Abstract A nursing philosophy explains what nursing is and why nurses practice the way that they do. A philosophy of nursing is usually created by an individual nurses for use in their daily practice. Nurses use their personal philosophy to explain what he or she believes nursing is‚ the role of nursing in the healthcare field and how the nurse interacts with the patient
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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
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet Dorothee Bucholsky NUR/391 October 21‚ 2013 Sharon Little-Stoetzel‚ RN‚ PhD‚ CNE University of Phoenix Material Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet This is a philosophy of nursing that reflects the beliefs and values of Dorothee E. Bucholsky‚ RN. Today’s date is October 18‚ 2013. I chose nursing as my profession because nursing is an integral part of who I am. I have always known I wanted to be a nurse. To care for people in need with
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My Personal Nursing Philosophy Tracie Johnson NUR/391 June 28‚ 2010 Andrea M. Abt My Personal Nursing Philosophy “Philosophies of nursing are statements of beliefs about nursing and expressions of values in nursing that are used as bases for thinking and acting. Most philosophies are built on a foundation of beliefs about people‚ environment‚ health‚ and nursing” (Chitty & Black‚ p. 298). By using person‚ environment‚ health‚ and nursing as a guideline to achieve the ultimate goals
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing I believe that balance is necessary to living a healthy lifestyle. Fun and pleasure are a necessity of life. When you are living healthy‚ you are building up your immune system‚ strengthening your body and mind‚ fueling yourself with nutrients that will help you to grow and progress‚ and becoming stronger‚ quicker‚ confident‚ conscious‚ and bettering yourself all-around. Personal Philosophy on Personal Health I aim to eat as little processed foods as possible
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing UCF November 25‚ 2011 Personal Philosophy of Nursing My personal definition of nursing is taking care of my patient as a whole; using my knowledge‚ being compassionate and caring‚ respectful and honest. Taking care of the; spiritual‚ physical and emotional aspect of the patient‚ and taking into consideration their family and environment. Learning about the different theorists I associate myself the most with Hildegard Peplau. Peplau believed that the
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Every nurse holds her own personal views and beliefs about nursing. These views and beliefs encompass the nurse’s personal nursing philosophy. The nurse may find that her philosophy changes as her practice continues to grow over time. My philosophy as a new graduate nurse twelve years ago is much different from my philosophy today. I attribute this life experiences and to the growth I have experienced as both a person and a nurse. My personal definition of nursing is based on the nurse being
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