As a curious child‚ my love for reading stories led to a lot of my spare time in the school library. At age 12‚ I read many of the stories in the childrens’ Encyclopedia Britannica. Amongst other stories‚ I read about Florence Nightingale‚ a lady from high class family who decided to join nursing – a much lower class job in her time. Her story introduced me to a new definition of career and service. I chose nursing as a profession to serve God and in service of fellow human beings in need. I was captivated
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I fully understand your reasons for my rejection from admission to Jacksonville University. But I am asking you to reconsider my application. In high School I definitely didn’t excel to what I am capable of doing you could say I was a very average student‚ But do not get me wrong I am an extremely hard worker no matter what challenge I am faced with. Last spring something happened to me that change my life forever. My father had a life threatening stroke. Leaving me and my family extremely sorrowful
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Nursing is one of the most respected and rewarding occupations in the healthcare industry. An exemplary nurse exhibits qualities such as empathy‚ selflessness‚ and the ability to work well under pressure as a team and also independently. Although the nurses job description focuses on patient care‚ nurses are also the patient’s number one advocate; the doctor may diagnose and order treatments for the patient‚ but the nurse is the one whom the patient sees and establishes a connection most. Nurses
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Philosophy is defined in the dictionary as the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence‚ knowledge‚ values‚ reason‚ mind‚ and language. Recently Simmons has referred to philosophy as “knowledge of first causes or of the highest principles of things in so far as these causes or things belong to the natural‚ as opposed to the supernatural order.” (Simmons 1992 p.112) My nursing philosophy is one of holistic care‚ delivering compassionate and culturally sensitive
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disturbs its natural physical‚ emotional‚ or mental balance. Stress reduction refers to various strategies that counteract this response and produce a sense of relaxation and tranquility. Stress in nursing school is one of the most painful and main cause of many students dropping out of Nursing school. During the past years‚ whenever test approached my body‚ and mind turn nervous making It impossible to concentrated on lesson. I remembered when I just started college I will be so afraid to enter
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Nursing is a profession that I aspired to be a part of because nurses represent the very core of love‚ compassion‚ and caring. When I began working as a Supervisor in a Skilled Nursing Facility‚ I then developed my personal philosophy and set of values regarding nursing care. “Philosophy is defined as the study of the principles underlying conduct‚ thought‚ and the nature of the universe. A simple explanation of philosophy is that it entails a search for meaning in
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Personal Philosophy � SEQ CHAPTER H R 1RUNNING HEAD: PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING Kristen Bunge University of Phoenix NUR/391 February 20‚ 2008 PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING My philosophy in nursing is to uphold the dignity of my patients during their vulnerable time of need‚ care for the patients physically‚ emotionally‚ spiritually‚ and mentally; current beliefs and values that I try to uphold throughout my life. According to Chitty‚ "philosophy is defined
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The Influence of Philosophy on Knowledge Development in Nursing Maryville University The Influence of Philosophy on Knowledge Development in Nursing Our philosophy of nursing influences the process of knowledge development in nursing practice. As future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses‚ we are called to a duty of doing good for all of mankind‚ and in order to continuously meet the healthcare needs of the public‚ it is vital that we continuously strive to improve practice. According
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Nursing Philosophy‚ Model‚ and Theory Discussion NUR 403October 19‚ 2014 Introduction For the past four weeks‚ we have been learning about many different nursing theorists. In this paper‚ we will be discussing how the different nursing theorists have enhanced our views of the nursing process. We will also explain how some of the nursing theories have influenced our everyday practice. How nursing theorists have expanded our views of the nursing process “Nurses’ practice and their ability to
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A strong personal Philosophy is an important part of being a nurse. I believe that the core of every nurse is the desire to help others. My personal philosophy revolves around compassion‚ collaboration‚ and education. These qualities not only help me be the best nurse I can be but they also help me be a better wife‚ mother‚ and friend. I believe a personal nursing philosophy helps during difficult moments‚ it’s a baseline and reminder of why I chose to be a nurse. Beliefs about people: As a nurse
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