are four principles of family centered care: respect & dignity, information sharing, collaboration, and participation. These four principles will be the way I guide my nursing care, not only with these women and their families but also with future patients and families. Rather than telling my patients what they should do, I believe giving them options and the time to make informed decisions is really essential for women who are transitioning into motherhood. Being a student nurse, I recognize that I don't know everything; therefore working together is truly essential. I may know best practice from what I have been taught in school (for example how to breastfeed and the intervals in which it should be done), however I must integrate this into my care and support what my family wishes to do.
are four principles of family centered care: respect & dignity, information sharing, collaboration, and participation. These four principles will be the way I guide my nursing care, not only with these women and their families but also with future patients and families. Rather than telling my patients what they should do, I believe giving them options and the time to make informed decisions is really essential for women who are transitioning into motherhood. Being a student nurse, I recognize that I don't know everything; therefore working together is truly essential. I may know best practice from what I have been taught in school (for example how to breastfeed and the intervals in which it should be done), however I must integrate this into my care and support what my family wishes to do.