When thinking about my personal philosophy of nursing the word diversity comes to mind. I myself come from a diverse background. Being Hispanic and living in different parts of the united states I have had the pleasure of experiencing different cultures. As a nurse, I have encountered diverse patient experiences. For example the Chinese elderly woman who would not take her medication or eat. She did not speak english and we could not seem to reach her. I reached out to a physician with the same
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Hailey Chapman University of Texas at Arlington Personal Philosophy of Nursing Philosophy of nursing is a set of personal beliefs, values and principles that are demonstrated through patient care. Beliefs are an indication of what we value. Those beliefs can be in something that is known to be true to common people, for example the sun coming up every morning, or they can be personal truths, such as what you deem to be right and wrong. Values describe fundamentals
Philosophy of Nursing Introduction Nursing is a discipline that is guided by philosophical orientations that create a base for the development of nursing theories that translate into clinical practice. McEwen and Wills (2014) state, “rather than focus on solving problems or answering questions related to that discipline, the philosophy of a discipline studies the concepts that structure the thought process of that discipline with the intent of recognizing and revealing foundations and presuppositions”
Reflective Analysis Philosophy encompasses more than rhetoric; it is the guide by which situations are approached, the viewpoint used to see what is before one, and the method by which one searches for truth; as well as being contextually grounded, philosophy relies on the present but is embedded in the historical past (Butts & Rich, 2015). Philosophy is the essence of a human being, hence, not all people believe the same thing. Understanding that everyone has their own beliefs, the differences that
Personal Nursing Philosophy The society has high expectations for the nursing profession. Most cultures expect nurses to have high moral standards and a good character or virtues (Newham, 2014). Consequently, several societies consider becoming a nurse a calling. However, multiple reasons are responsible for choosing the nursing profession. Some reasons are obvious, but sometimes the reasons might linger in the subconscious. Therefore, nurses might not always be aware of every reason for choosing
Personal Philosophy of Nursing in Practice (All information in this case study has been altered to protect the patient 's identity.) Student nurse Michelle and her preceptor are assigned to 89 year old Mrs. Chan who has just been admitted onto the medical unit for a urinary tract infection. Mrs. Chan speaks minimal English, and has her daughters with her to translate throughout the day shift, and to have a day of celebration for the Lunar New Year. Upon morning assessment, Mrs. Chan 's vital signs
Personal Nursing Philosophy The society has high expectations for the nursing profession. Most cultures expect nurses to have high morale standards and a good character or virtues (Newham, 2014). Consequently, several societies consider becoming a nurse a calling. However, multiple reasons are responsible to choose the nursing profession. Some reasons might be plain to recognize by the nurse, but sometimes the reasons might linger in the subconscious. Therefore, people might not always be aware
Philosophy of Care and Professional Organizations Personal Statement Grand Canyon University: NUR 440 Heather Reed February 5, 2016 Philosophy of Care and Professional Organizations Personal Statement Personal Statement I chose nursing as my occupation because I believe that it is my calling to help others and to care for those in need. In order to conclude if there is a fit between the healthcare field and myself, I must first ensure that there is a fit between my personal values and
An Examination of Personal Nursing Philosophy Arianna Mailloux 400164224 NURSING 2AA3 Ashley Collins Harris February 19, 2018 Introduction Section I: Personal Philosophy of Nursing Person - I assume that persons are individuals with their own thoughts/feelings/beliefs/opinions - I believe that considering thoughts/beliefs/feelings of the client is beneficial to their health - Values/Beliefs of the client should be respected/considered when making healthcare decisions(V) - I assume that persons
An Examination of Personal Nursing Philosophy Arianna Mailloux 400164224 NURSING 2AA3 Ashley Collins Harris February 19, 2018 As a novice nurse, developing and understanding of ones’ own personal feelings about nursing is important to help shape your clinical practice. Within this paper I will examine my personal assumptions, beliefs and values of the four nursing paradigms to develop a personal philosophy of nursing. This philosophy will be aligned with a known nursing theory and the comparisons