My Nursing Philosophy
As I sit here pondering how I would communicate my values and beliefs, I think of my
current job as a personal trainer, similar to nursing, on a daily basis I help individuals with their
personal health both inside and out. In my job there is no room for my values or beliefs, just
facts, education and being a good listener. I believe the day I become a nurse the only “values
and beliefs” that I will need are those contained in the oath I take the day I become a nurse, and
those legally expressed in my Nurse Practice Act. Injecting my beliefs into my practice as a
nurse will most likely violate my oath and responsibilities to my patients
My Nursing Philosophy
By Christina Rivera
Professional Issues NU 116
Maria Prior
As I sit here pondering how I would communicate my values and beliefs, I think of my
current job as a personal trainer, similar to nursing, on a daily basis I help individuals with their
personal health both inside and out. In my job there is no room for my values or beliefs, just
facts, education and being a good listener. I believe the day I become a nurse the only “values
and beliefs” that I will need are those contained in the oath I take the day I become a nurse, and
those legally expressed in my Nurse Practice Act. Injecting my beliefs into my practice as a
nurse will most likely violate my oath and responsibilities to my patients.
While I hold true to my values and beliefs when it comes to nursing, I strongly believe that
putting peoples basic needs at the top the priority list when it comes to nursing is what separates
good nurses from great nurses. I believe that a nurse should always act in a professional manner
and act in accordance within the scope of practice. Nurses should possess qualities such as;
Empathy and being able to identify with others; be caring, compassionate and committed.
current job as a personal trainer, similar to nursing, on a daily basis I help individuals with their
personal health both inside and out. In my job there is no room for my values or beliefs, just
facts, education and being a good listener. I believe the day I become a nurse the only “values
and beliefs” that I will need are those contained in the oath I take the day I become a nurse, and
those legally expressed in my Nurse Practice Act. Injecting my beliefs into my practice as a
nurse will most likely violate my oath and responsibilities to my patients
My Nursing Philosophy
By Christina Rivera
Professional Issues NU 116
Maria Prior
As I sit here pondering how I would communicate my values and beliefs, I think of my
current job as a personal trainer, similar to nursing, on a daily basis I help individuals with their
personal health both inside and out. In my job there is no room for my values or beliefs, just
facts, education and being a good listener. I believe the day I become a nurse the only “values
and beliefs” that I will need are those contained in the oath I take the day I become a nurse, and
those legally expressed in my Nurse Practice Act. Injecting my beliefs into my practice as a
nurse will most likely violate my oath and responsibilities to my patients.
While I hold true to my values and beliefs when it comes to nursing, I strongly believe that
putting peoples basic needs at the top the priority list when it comes to nursing is what separates
good nurses from great nurses. I believe that a nurse should always act in a professional manner
and act in accordance within the scope of practice. Nurses should possess qualities such as;
Empathy and being able to identify with others; be caring, compassionate and committed.