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Personal Philosophy of Nursing
Darlene Cunningham
Jacksonville University
School of Nursing
January 31, 2015
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY 2
Personal Philosophy of Nursing A Philosophy of Nursing is an approach to nursing, usually created by individual nurses in their own daily practice in the field. A nurse uses his or her philosophy of nursing to explain what he or she believes nursing is, the role nursing plays in the healthcare field and how he or she interacts with patients. A philosophy of nursing also addresses a nurse’s ethics as it relates to the practice of nursing; however it is also guided by theories. Nursing theories and philosophies of nursing are related because they directly affect each other. A nurse’s philosophy of nursing determines what type of models or theories he or she uses, just as the nursing theories used will help develop his or her personal philosophy. In some ways, nursing theories and philosophies are the same in that both provide a way nurses to approach their individual patients that provide the best care for them. Nursing Theory (2013). Nursing Theories and Philosophy of Nursing. Retrieved January 31, 2015, from http://nursing theory.org/article/nursing theories and a philosophy of nursing.
Personal Guiding Principles of Nursing Nursing has a long history as a way to provide help to patients as they work toward health goals. From the earliest nuns who cared for the sick and dying to the modern men and women who work in hospitals, clinics and homes to help people achieve and maintain, nursing is a way to get involved in the healthcare industry and work with patients on a personal level. Though different nursing jobs require different
Personal Philosophy of Nursing
Darlene Cunningham
Jacksonville University
School of Nursing
January 31, 2015
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY 2
Personal Philosophy of Nursing A Philosophy of Nursing is an approach to nursing, usually created by individual nurses in their own daily practice in the field. A nurse uses his or her philosophy of nursing to explain what he or she believes nursing is, the role nursing plays in the healthcare field and how he or she interacts with patients. A philosophy of nursing also addresses a nurse’s ethics as it relates to the practice of nursing; however it is also guided by theories. Nursing theories and philosophies of nursing are related because they directly affect each other. A nurse’s philosophy of nursing determines what type of models or theories he or she uses, just as the nursing theories used will help develop his or her personal philosophy. In some ways, nursing theories and philosophies are the same in that both provide a way nurses to approach their individual patients that provide the best care for them. Nursing Theory (2013). Nursing Theories and Philosophy of Nursing. Retrieved January 31, 2015, from http://nursing theory.org/article/nursing theories and a philosophy of nursing.
Personal Guiding Principles of Nursing Nursing has a long history as a way to provide help to patients as they work toward health goals. From the earliest nuns who cared for the sick and dying to the modern men and women who work in hospitals, clinics and homes to help people achieve and maintain, nursing is a way to get involved in the healthcare industry and work with patients on a personal level. Though different nursing jobs require different
References: 1. Jacksonville University School of Nursing Handbook (2014). School of Nursing Philosophy pp. 2-3 2. Nursing Philosophy (2011). Nursing Philosophy….It Matters. Retrieved January 31, 2015 from http://nursing-philosophy.com/2011/09/16 3. Nursing Theory (2013). Definition of Nursing. Retrieved January 31, 2015 from http://nursing theory.org/articles/definition 4. Nursing Theory (2013).- Faye Abdellah- Nursing Theorist. Retrieved January 31, 2015 from http://nursing- theory .org/nursing –theorists. 5. Nursing Theory(2013). Nursing Theories and Philosophy of Nursing. Retrieved January 31, 2015 from http://nursing theory.org/article/nursing theories and a philosophy of nursing.