Nursing Philosophy This paper will lay out what professional nursing means to me. I will also address how my view of nursing affected my decision to become a nurse. Further, I will explain the philosophy of nursing that I practice by and how that affects how I care for my patients and their families. Additionally, I will explain how my philosophy of nursing has changed since I began practicing as a nurse. Lastly, I will discuss any changes in my view of nursing since I began the baccalaureate-nursing program at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Nursing is “the provision of health care services, focusing on the maintenance, promotion, and restoration of health” (Black, 2014, p. 352). Nursing is an expression of service to humanity. Nursing …show more content…
I enjoy being able to have a positive effect on some else’s life. I try to keep in mind that each patient is an individual, with his or her own needs and wants. I practice by treating each person with respect, acceptance, and love. I accept, acknowledge, and support patients, families, and coworkers cultures and beliefs, while maintaining the mandate of caring for patients. Philosophy is defined as the “values and beliefs regarding nature of work derived from a mission and the rights/responsibilities of people involved” (Yoder-Wise, 2015, p. 386). Nursing theorists have developed declarations of beliefs regarding nursing and the values that are used as the foundation for nursing thoughts and actions. I particularly like the nursing theories that consider holistic care, such as Jean Watson and Madeleine Leininger. These theorists take into consideration not only the health of the physical body, but the mental and spiritual health of the person as …show more content…
These factors involve faith, hope, cultivating sensitivity to self and others, promoting and accepting both positive and negative feelings, and providing supportive, protective, and corrective mental, physical, socio-cultural, and spiritual environments (Jean Watson 's Theory of Nursing, n.d.). Leininger’s transcultural nursing theory is based on “humanistic discipline, designed to serve individuals, organizations, communities, and societies. Human care/caring is defined within the context of culture. Culturally competent care can only occur when culture care values are known and serve as the foundation for meaningful care” (Transcultural Nursing Society, 2016). This theory looks at people as a part of a larger whole, and treats them
Nursing is “the provision of health care services, focusing on the maintenance, promotion, and restoration of health” (Black, 2014, p. 352). Nursing is an expression of service to humanity. Nursing …show more content…
I enjoy being able to have a positive effect on some else’s life. I try to keep in mind that each patient is an individual, with his or her own needs and wants. I practice by treating each person with respect, acceptance, and love. I accept, acknowledge, and support patients, families, and coworkers cultures and beliefs, while maintaining the mandate of caring for patients. Philosophy is defined as the “values and beliefs regarding nature of work derived from a mission and the rights/responsibilities of people involved” (Yoder-Wise, 2015, p. 386). Nursing theorists have developed declarations of beliefs regarding nursing and the values that are used as the foundation for nursing thoughts and actions. I particularly like the nursing theories that consider holistic care, such as Jean Watson and Madeleine Leininger. These theorists take into consideration not only the health of the physical body, but the mental and spiritual health of the person as …show more content…
These factors involve faith, hope, cultivating sensitivity to self and others, promoting and accepting both positive and negative feelings, and providing supportive, protective, and corrective mental, physical, socio-cultural, and spiritual environments (Jean Watson 's Theory of Nursing, n.d.). Leininger’s transcultural nursing theory is based on “humanistic discipline, designed to serve individuals, organizations, communities, and societies. Human care/caring is defined within the context of culture. Culturally competent care can only occur when culture care values are known and serve as the foundation for meaningful care” (Transcultural Nursing Society, 2016). This theory looks at people as a part of a larger whole, and treats them