Nursing Philosophy

I believe that nursing has developed from being a low wage, low respected and unskilled job to a legitimate, scientific profession. History has shown us that nurses have had to fight to get the respect they deserved from other medical professions and dispel the stereotype. Unfortunately, this fight continues to this day. History has also told us that the job of the nurse was to basically keep the patient clean, feed, bathe, and take the patient outside for some fresh air, no questions asked. To a degree, the actual cares for our patients has not changed, however now we DO ask questions. We know scientifically what the benefits are from these cares and how these cares affect the body systems. This questioning has forced the medical community …show more content…
I think technology is changing the way nursing will be practiced and therefore nursing’s focus can be spent on other areas for the patient. I actually feel excited for the future of nursing. I suspect better outcomes for our patients and the patients having a better experience/association to medical care. Currently, the environment of nursing extends to many different areas in the medical community, from hospitals to public health to mental health to home health. Nurses play the biggest part as medical care providers for many people. I believe that in the future, nursing will extend even further. For example, just recently nursing clinics are setting up at the local pharmacy. One can only wonder where nursing can play a role next. I believe that the responses I get from my patients are what influence my nursing practice. I am a big observer. I watch what has been effective in my care and I also watch how my coworkers handle problems when they arise. If the intervention was effective, I remember and incorporate it into my practice. If it ineffective, or not worth the effort, I think of ways or situations where it may have been more effective. Either way, I am constantly learning new