Grading Rubrics
Philosophy of Nursing Paper Guidelines and Grading Rubric
As a child, my curiosity about biomedical research led me to become a scientist. However, my career goal was challenged in 2012. It was a sunny afternoon, when I was a volunteer helping patients with retinal diseases in the Presbyterian Hospital at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. John, a 45 years old patient with moderate retinal degenerative disease, could barely see the objects a yard away. After helping him for a walk outside, he told me: “Jeff, you really care about people; I wish you were my nurse.” The sincere expression of his eyes was so touching that left an indelible impression on me. From then on, I went to the clinic more frequently because I felt needed when people …show more content…
First, professionalism is the most critical quality, because we have to take the responsibility to caring the patient and uphold values of our profession. As Nightingale stated: “I will not allow low self-esteem, self-limiting beliefs, or the negativity of others to prevent me from achieving my authentic goals and from becoming the person I am meant to be.” Second, nurses are knowledge worker, I believe continuous education and research can greatly enhance my skills and ability to provide better care in my nursing career. Third, respect patients’ cultural beliefs, economic and social background as well as sexual orientation. I will never give a care with any form of discrimination. Lastly, I strive to be an educator, an advocate for disease awareness, good health practices in the hospitals, nursing homes, communities and beyond.
I believe interpersonal relationships including patient and his family, healthcare provider and his colleagues are crucial for delivering the care. Without the collaboration among the patient, his family and healthcare providers, this mission is impossible.
References
Finkelman, A., & Kenner, C. (2013). Professional Nursing Concepts: Competencies for quality Leadership
McEwen, Melanie, & Wills, Evelyn. (2010). Theoretical basis for nursing, north american
As a child, my curiosity about biomedical research led me to become a scientist. However, my career goal was challenged in 2012. It was a sunny afternoon, when I was a volunteer helping patients with retinal diseases in the Presbyterian Hospital at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. John, a 45 years old patient with moderate retinal degenerative disease, could barely see the objects a yard away. After helping him for a walk outside, he told me: “Jeff, you really care about people; I wish you were my nurse.” The sincere expression of his eyes was so touching that left an indelible impression on me. From then on, I went to the clinic more frequently because I felt needed when people …show more content…
First, professionalism is the most critical quality, because we have to take the responsibility to caring the patient and uphold values of our profession. As Nightingale stated: “I will not allow low self-esteem, self-limiting beliefs, or the negativity of others to prevent me from achieving my authentic goals and from becoming the person I am meant to be.” Second, nurses are knowledge worker, I believe continuous education and research can greatly enhance my skills and ability to provide better care in my nursing career. Third, respect patients’ cultural beliefs, economic and social background as well as sexual orientation. I will never give a care with any form of discrimination. Lastly, I strive to be an educator, an advocate for disease awareness, good health practices in the hospitals, nursing homes, communities and beyond.
I believe interpersonal relationships including patient and his family, healthcare provider and his colleagues are crucial for delivering the care. Without the collaboration among the patient, his family and healthcare providers, this mission is impossible.
References
Finkelman, A., & Kenner, C. (2013). Professional Nursing Concepts: Competencies for quality Leadership
McEwen, Melanie, & Wills, Evelyn. (2010). Theoretical basis for nursing, north american