Personal Nursing Philosophy and How to Illustrate It
As you finish this course, your philosophy of nursing has probably changed. As a final review, polish your philosophy of nursing based on your newly acquired knowledge.
Also, write a summary reflection answering the following questions based on the readings and discussions throughout the course:
As an art and a science, how has your personal nursing philosophy unfolded?
Have there been ideas that have challenged your personal values or assumptions?
Have there been ideas that have caused you personal conflict and may lead to deconstructing those dispositions in a critical manner?
What actions have you taken that illustrate your personal nursing philosophy?
Describe your own definition of the concepts involving the meta-paradigm of nursing.
Has your first written philosophy of nursing changed? In what ways?
Your paper that includes both your philosophy and reflection together should be 2–3 pages in length, in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1" margins. If outside sources are used, they must be cited appropriately.
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As an art and a science, how has your personal nursing philosophy unfolded?
I have to play a more active role in advancing nursing practice and improving the quality of care without ignoring ethical principles. There was a focus on my role and that of other health practitioners providing holistic care and being aware of my attitudes, thoughts, and principles that may influence care provision. Previously, self-reflection did not play a big role in decision making. Now it is important to reflect on nursing practice and rely on the best evidence available when making clinical decisions.
Have there been ideas that have challenged your personal values or assumptions?
There have been no changes in my personal values and assumptions, but I am more cognizant of how nursing practice and decisions affect care outcomes. There is a need to consider the different factors influencing health outcomes, including thoughts, principles, health standards, protocols, and structures. Promoting holistic care requires acquiring nursing knowledge and working together with other health practitioners. To support improved care delivery there is a need to work more closely with other health practitioners, but there is a need to address the challenges that make it difficult for the health work teams to function properly.
Have there been ideas that have caused you personal conflict and may lead to deconstructing those dispositions in a critical manner?
Ethical decision-making is one of the issues that nurses encounter that affects patient outcomes. It is essential to respect patient autonomy, informed consent, and prioritize the patient’s best interests. Ethical dilemmas pose a challenge in clinical decision making, as there is a need to ease unnecessary suffering w...