Nursing philosophy is based not only on personal ideals and morals, but also professional training. It has been defined as the thoughts on what is believed to be true about the nursing profession and provides the principal and ethical values we hold to our beliefs in nursing. The ability to care for people, as well as nursing itself, is both an art and a science. Since starting my nursing career in nursing in 1994, I will always continue to provide competent, empathetic, and compassionate care to all my patients to the best of my ability. My personal nursing philosophy is one that is essential to me and revolves around the three concepts of compassion, professionalism, and accountability.
Compassion is a natural instinct and a fundamental …show more content…
The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy (Epstein & Turner, 2015). Professionalism can be shown in several ways. It is represented in the beliefs we have in upholding our nursing values, the way we present ourselves, and the willingness we have to help others. In addition, professionalism means you are good at what you do and you possess the skills and knowledge that enable you to do your job to the best of your ability. Reliability is another factor since it is important that patients can depend on you to show up on time and finish your work in a timely manner. Several ways I portray professionalism to my patient is by showing them utmost respect at all times, performing my duties to the highest degree of my ability, and rendering no prejudice or personal …show more content…
Nurses have always been held to extremely high and professional standards today, just as they were in the past. They must consistently show accountability by following all the rules, standards, and guidelines in the nursing profession. Since nurses are responsible for the welfare of their patients, they must function to the best of their ability at all times and possess the knowledge needed to provide care for various patients. Accountability means being responsible for yourself, your patients, and your actions. The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgments and actions (Epstein & Turner, 2015). I take full responsibility for my behavior, my decisions, and my mistakes. I always follow through in all my actions no matter how busy I am. Consequently, when a patient asks me for ice, I make it a point to bring them ice. The performance of this simple task allows the patient to develop trust in me and reassures them that I will follow through on everything I say and do.
I have always held my nursing career to the highest degree of standards because of the responsibility I have to my patients to promote and restore health, prevent illness, and alleviate suffering. As a nurse, it is important that I support an environment in which the values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of my patients are continuously respected. I strive to incorporate the concepts important to me which
Compassion is a natural instinct and a fundamental …show more content…
The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy (Epstein & Turner, 2015). Professionalism can be shown in several ways. It is represented in the beliefs we have in upholding our nursing values, the way we present ourselves, and the willingness we have to help others. In addition, professionalism means you are good at what you do and you possess the skills and knowledge that enable you to do your job to the best of your ability. Reliability is another factor since it is important that patients can depend on you to show up on time and finish your work in a timely manner. Several ways I portray professionalism to my patient is by showing them utmost respect at all times, performing my duties to the highest degree of my ability, and rendering no prejudice or personal …show more content…
Nurses have always been held to extremely high and professional standards today, just as they were in the past. They must consistently show accountability by following all the rules, standards, and guidelines in the nursing profession. Since nurses are responsible for the welfare of their patients, they must function to the best of their ability at all times and possess the knowledge needed to provide care for various patients. Accountability means being responsible for yourself, your patients, and your actions. The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgments and actions (Epstein & Turner, 2015). I take full responsibility for my behavior, my decisions, and my mistakes. I always follow through in all my actions no matter how busy I am. Consequently, when a patient asks me for ice, I make it a point to bring them ice. The performance of this simple task allows the patient to develop trust in me and reassures them that I will follow through on everything I say and do.
I have always held my nursing career to the highest degree of standards because of the responsibility I have to my patients to promote and restore health, prevent illness, and alleviate suffering. As a nurse, it is important that I support an environment in which the values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of my patients are continuously respected. I strive to incorporate the concepts important to me which